Dan Stone Electrical Blog

Applications closing on 24 November 2023.  Applicants will be notified by end of January 2024.

Think outside the box as this is a competitive funding.  You can send ideas that:

Focus on disaster recovery or resilience
Encourage community health and wellbeing
Support education & energy literacy, energy & environmental conservation, electrical safety, essential equipment, renewable energy projects and upgrading facilities.

Projects should be within Queensland and must be able to be completed within 12 months from receipt of the grant.  Read more here.

We don’t put in your application, though more than happy to quote or

Round 1 opens 5 October 2023.  Closing 30 June 2025 or once the allocated funding has been exhausted  Further rounds are expected in February and August 2024.

Rebates of up to 50% for the purchase of eligible energy-efficient equipment and installation costs (GST ex) for a maximum of $12,500.  $8,000 minimum spend is required. This can be multiple purchases of equipment and installation costs.  Date of purchase must be from 5 October 2023 and fully paid. Equipment is not to be used to start a business.

Eligibility:

Must have active ABN
GST registered
Not a public

Nothing is easy when it comes to ensuring a safety electrical environment. The risks of hazards are always around the corner especially whenever portable electronic equipment are on disposal.  That is why there is a need for electrical testing and tagging.  Faulty portable electronic equipment can cause problems such as burns, shocks and even electrocutions and electrical fires. However, identifying flaws around this portable equipment are not as hassle-free. Several issues are not visible enough leaving it unattended and unfixed.

This is why the procedure of electrical testing and tagging becomes

Conserving energy is apparently a step that we all take seriously. We take a lot of effort in trying to lessen the energy used in our homes, businesses and other establishments. Some of the steps taken are looking into high-efficiency light bulbs, dishwashers and air conditioners, using advanced weather stripping to seal our windows, append insulation in our attics and considering fuel-economy ratings when buying the next car. Apparently, all these physical ways can really help big but there is also another way to help gradually but surely save energy

Electrical work is a serious matter, as are many trades such as electrical, plumbing or tiling.  Whilst it may be tempting to DIY (do it yourself) or get a ‘mate’ to help you out, this comes with risk.  Particularly for electrical and plumbing, or gas fitting, these are licensed trades.  If you do not use a licensed contractor your insurance may be voided and, of course, they may not do a good or safe job.  Rectification can cost 10 or more times the original cost.

Finding someone to hire for electrical

Electrical installation is a serious matter.  And while there are professional electricians who are paid to do the job they have spent 4 or more years training in, some homeowners see DIY as a way to save a dollar or two.  By all means, paint your own walls or tile the floors, but when it comes to electricity, leave that to a qualified contractor.

The reality is that often a DIY activity does not, in fact, save you money in every instance.  For example, if your electrical was done wrong and

Travelling is a satisfying goal in life. Whether the reason may be for business or pleasure, the thought of going to another country is an exciting experience. The thrill extends from planning to preparation but will surely end upon discovery of difference in electrical systems.

Of course, no matter how much light you want to travel, you need to bring along some small appliances such as laptops, mobile phones, chargers and hairdryers. It is for this reason that travellers should not limit their research to currency, language and policies but also

A power outage can become annoying and bothersome at times especially the sudden ones. Although short-term outages are not at all frustrating, it can still create interference to daily activities that depend on power usage.

Prolonged power disruptions, on the other hand, needs preparation.  During storm season (especially in the northern areas of Australia) we can lose power for a while.  However, if you do some careful planning, you can reduce damage and inconvenience.

I’ve broken up your preparation into three aspects:  before a power outage, during a power outage, and after

Electrical accidents might occur hardly ever in schools but this does not mean that they are exempted to have good quality electrical safety processes in place.  Schools are a particular environment that deserves to get the best electrical safety. Throughout the whole process of learning and working in schools, electrical equipment and risks are incorporated. This and other factors are possible causes of electrical accidents. In today’s condition where almost everything is reliant on technology and electricity, it is important that electrical safety practices are habitually carried out to avoid

You should always use a licensed, legal and qualified electrician.  It’s not just about popular sayings, like “Prevention is better than cure” or “Better to be safe than sorry” but far more.   Quite simply electricity can kill.  Your home (or business) electrical system is not to be taken for granted and DIY work on your electrical system can be very dangerous.

Sometimes, we don’t have control over everything, but there are still several ways we can ensure safety and prevent accidents.  One of these is hiring a licensed electrician.

Here are some