FAQ’S

CAN I DIM LED LIGHTS?

Before deciding to dim your led lights, be sure to contact us at Sector electrical as not all led lights can be dimmed, and we can assist you to make correct decisions. A list of do’s and don’ts for dimming your led lights Avoid:

• Flicker
• Flashing
• Stuttering dimming
• Insufficient dimming
• Failed LED driver
• Failed dimmer

Choose the right dimming method first, as there are thousands of different dimmable Led light fixtures on the market, but only three different types of dimming methods; dimming, Dali or DMX. At Sector electrical, we will definitely help you choose the best lights for your home or business!

CAN I REPLACE HALOGEN DOWNLIGHTS WITH LED?

Because halogens are available in either low voltage (12V) or 240V models, we do have the options to replace them with LED or other alternatives, that use much less power and reduces your bill.

DO I NEED A SAFTEY SWITCH?

Not by law, unless you want to sell or rent your property, however it is very dangerous without a safety switch for you and your property. Safety switches will protect anyone using electrical appliances that can potentially short out. The safety switch will close down the circuit in a fraction of a second stopping potential electrocution of anyone using the appliance.

WHAT IS RCD?

A RCD is a residual-current device, also more commonly known as a safety switch that trips the circuit when a leak is detected from a fault in wiring, an appliance or switch.  (See also "What is a safety switch?")

WHAT IS A SAFETY SWITCH?

Safety switches (sometimes called RCD) are some of the most important electrical essential to have in any home or business.  Safety switches are designed to automatically trip (in approx 30 milliseconds – 0.003 seconds.), whenever there is a power surge and protect you and all your electrical appliances.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CIRCUIT BREAKER AND A SAFETY SWITCH?

A Safety switch protects people from electrical accidents, while a circuit breaker protects the wiring and electrical systems inside a home or business. A safety switch monitors the flow of electricity through a circuit and can detect when it is about to cause a potential electric shock. It instantly activates which reduces the chance of being electrocuted by switching the power on the circuit off within 0.03 seconds. 

A circuit breaker on the other hand, provides protection for electrical circuits. It cuts out the power when a high current fault or overload is detected when too many appliances are plugged into a power point. On your property, you should have both a circuit breaker and a safety switch, together it will keep both you and your appliances protected inside your home or business. That’s why at Sector Electrical, when we install a circuit breaker, we also install a safety switch at the same time, this way, we will be protecting you, your family AND your appliances all at the same time!

WHEN SHOULD I ORGANISE A ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK

Once a switch becomes faulty inside a home or business, nobody hesitates to contact their local electrician to come in for a safety check. A safety check involves making sure that your electrical circuits and equipment are not overloaded.

The times that you’ll realize that you are ready to undergo a safety check are when -

  • You have concerns about how any equipment may be operating

  • The dwelling property had electrical work done prior to 1990

  • Every 5 years as a general electrical health check – why not consider getting 240V smoke alarms installed

  • When you are looking to purchase a previously occupied home or soon after purchase

WHY ARE HARD WIRED SMOKE ALARMS BETTER?

Queensland Government recommends 240 volt Photoelectric smoke alarms (also called 'hard-wired smoke alarms'). These are connected to the house electrical system and have a battery back-up power supply.

Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more effective than ionisation types because they 'see' the smoke by detecting visible particles of combustion. For this reason they are good at detecting smoldering fires and dense smoke, and are not as prone to false alarms (from cooking etc.).

WHY SHOULD I NOT DO MY OWN ELECTRICAL WORK?

On the Queensland Work Safety website – it’s just not worth the risk! Even if you think it’s a good idea to save a few dollars by doing it yourself, stop and ask yourself – is it really worth risking your life or that of a loved one? Not only would you be breaking the law, but you could also be jeopardizing your insurance! Even if you feel you know what you’re doing, never attempt to do your own electrical work! It is too dangerous! Illegal! And fatal! 

if you are thinking of doing some electrical work in your home or business, then give us a call right now or email us for a quote and booking!

WHY I SHOULD USE A SECTOR ELECTRICIAN?

Being a fully registered and insured electrician,  Sector Electrical offer you service that you can rely on. We take pride in all the work that we do, no matter how big or small it is. We make sure that we turn up at the right place, at the right time and deliver you the best service. Your safety, and your happiness is our number one priority when doing our job. We want to make sure that you are satisfied at the end of the day. We want to make sure that you are safe and your business or home is also safe. We use the latest technology and processes available. We warrant all our work and issue you with either a certificate of testing and safety for work on electrical equipment or certificate of testing and compliance for electrical installation work. At Sector Electrical, we also make sure that we clean up at the end of every job we do, we make sure that nothing is left behind. Your home or business are left completely spotless, no wires, no dust, nothing. If you need an electrician to do jobs around your home or business, then Sector Electrical is the right choice for you!

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