by TNM Experts | Jun 9, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
Did you know ionisation smoke alarms – the most common type of smoke alarm in Australia – are triggered when smoke reacts with a small amount of radioactive material? And that the newer and even better photoelectric smoke alarms use extremely responsive...
by TNM Experts | May 5, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
Did you know there were more than 5000 house fires in New South Wales in the past 12 months? That’s 15 house fires every day in NSW alone! Even more alarming is that house fires are the leading cause of preventable death in our great state, with well over 100...
by TNM Experts | May 5, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
When was the last time someone you know mentioned Queensland’s “new” smoke alarm legislation? The rules came into effect in 2017, some six years ago now, with the end goal of dramatically slashing the number of deaths caused by house fires in the...
by TNM Experts | Apr 28, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
Since their use became widespread in the 1970’s, Australians have come to rely on smoke alarms to keep their homes and businesses safe from fire. These life-saving gadgets alert us to the presence of fire and smoke, while there’s still time to evacuate and...
by TNM Experts | Apr 5, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
Have you had a power bill arrive lately? If not, then prepare yourself for a shock – because they’re only going up, up, up. And multiple Australian consumer groups are predicting a lot more pain to come, as some of them predict rises in the order of 30...
by TNM Experts | Mar 31, 2023 | Electrical Guides, Tradie Guides
Has somebody told you that your forthcoming electrical work will require an electrical compliance certificate? No idea what this legal document even is, let alone where and how to get one? Let’s demystify this complex topic. But first things first: what are...