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LED downlight upgrade guide: what to actually buy, and what it costs in Brisbane
What I install on every LED downlight upgrade in Brisbane, including the brands worth paying for, the dimmable trick most installers get wrong, and real prices.
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Solar inverter compliance in QLD: the rules that catch homeowners out
Anti-islanding, export limits, isolators, labelling, and the SAM application: what your solar install needs to legally feed back to the grid in 2026.
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AS/NZS 3000 in plain English: the wiring rules that protect your house
The Wiring Rules are 700 pages of standards. Here's the 12 things in there that actually affect a Brisbane homeowner, summarised.
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Adding powerpoints to a Queenslander: how to do it without ruining the floors
Queenslanders look beautiful and were wired terribly. Here's how to add powerpoints to one without lifting every floorboard or chasing every wall.
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Certificate of Electrical Safety (QLD): what it is, when you need one, and what it actually proves
Form 16, CES, Compliance Certificate: confused? Here's the QLD-specific paperwork your sparky must give you, and the legal weight each carries.
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How to choose the right ceiling fan for SE QLD heat (a sparky's honest opinion)
DC vs AC, blade size, the dirty truth about cheap fans, and what we actually install across Brisbane homes, bedroom by bedroom.
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Caravan & RV power outlet at home: the QLD rules so you can't legally fry the van
Plugging your caravan into a regular powerpoint is illegal. The 15A or 32A weatherproof outlet, the RCD requirements, and the install cost.
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Granny flat electrical compliance in QLD: the must-knows for an auxiliary dwelling
Sub-mains, smoke alarms, RCDs, separate metering: the electrical rules for a granny flat or auxiliary dwelling under QLD planning + ESA law.
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Hiring a local electrician in Camp Hill: what to ask before you book
The 9-question filter for hiring a local sparky in Camp Hill or anywhere in south-east Brisbane. Avoids the most common bad hires.
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Pre-purchase electrical inspection in QLD: should you get one, and what it should include
Building & pest inspections rarely cover electrical. Here's what a proper $300-$450 pre-purchase electrical check looks like and the seven nasties it catches.
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How much does it cost to rewire a Brisbane house in 2026? Full breakdown
Full rewires range $8,500 to $25,000+ in Brisbane in 2026. Here's what drives the price, what's included in a real quote, and three real jobs.
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Kitchen renovation electrical checklist for Brisbane (the one your kitchen designer forgot)
Cooktop circuits, oven circuits, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, range hood, USB, lighting layers: the proper electrical scope for a Brisbane kitchen reno.
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