Category: electrical

Is your switchboard tripping or overloaded? A switchboard overload can cause an electrical fire which is dangerous, and a tripping circuit breaker can cause a fire in an electrical appliance or permanently break it. Not to mention how annoying it is to turn an appliance on only for the power to turn off. What is… Continue reading Why Does a Switchboard Overload

Smart Home Automation is the next big trend for homeowners and builders. If you are unsure of what exactly home automation is or how it will benefit you then take a look at these top home automation ideas. Our Smart Home Automation Electricians can advise you individually based on your home needs but at Max… Continue reading What is Smart Home Automation?

Do you need to test your safety switch? Fire services run a campaign to change your smoke alarms at the start of Daylight savings. But it is also a great time to check your safety switch to make sure your home or business will protect people from electric shock which can cause serious injuries.  At… Continue reading How Do You Test Your Safety Switch?

Solar panels have a typical payback period of 4 to 7 years. This does depend on each households energy consumption. The best way to take advantage of solar panels is to use them the right way. Solar energy is used first by your appliances and any surplus power exported back to the grid. The solar… Continue reading What you really need to know about Solar Panels

Broken power points can be unsafe and unsightly but also cost you money in paying for power not being used properly. Max Power Electrical offers powerpoint testing, repairs and installation and recommends upgrading from single power points to double. A safety check and fault check will determine if any old power points are unsafe and… Continue reading Why Broken Powerpoints Could Be Costing You Money