Electrical Safety

We all know the importance of exit and emergency lighting in the workplace. It’s essential for helping people evacuate quickly and safely in an emergency. However, somewhat lesser-known details include what regulations and standards should you be aware of. This comprehensive guide will explore what these lightings are, how you should carry out exit, and …

A Guide to Exit and Emergency Lighting: Illuminating the Way Read More »

Do you know when to go for an electrical panel upgrade? No matter how much we try to keep our homes safe, certain components can cause a lot of trouble if not maintained properly. Electrical panels, in particular, are one of the most important components of your home. If you fail to take care of …

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Did you know that there are roughly 3,000 house fires in Victoria annually? Most of these accidents could be prevented by taking simple precautions like installing smoke alarms. However, there can be fatal consequences due to malfunctioning in smoke alarms. As a matter of fact, smoke alarms will not necessarily always save lives. Therefore every …

Smoke Alarm Installation in Ballarat to Ensure Fire Safety Read More »

Adhering to Australian electrical standards can significantly reduce the risk of electrical hazards caused by faulty wiring or low-quality wires.  The Australian electrical standards provide strict guidelines for installing, maintaining and using electrical systems and appliances, ensuring they are safe and reliable.  Using high-quality wiring and following these standards can minimise the risk of electrical …

Why Electrical Cables and Wires Must Meet Australian Electrical Standards Read More »

The first time you hear about whole-home surge protection you are both confused and intrigued to know more. The word itself is so complex that it can scare many of us before we understand its full depth. When the weather starts changing, you hear a lot about how installing a whole house surge protector is …

Install Whole-Home Surge Protection: Protect Your Home Electronics Read More »

Are you living in a beautiful Ballarat home built in the 60s and unaware of the potential Electrical Hazards lurking in your outdated electrical systems that do not meet present-day requirements? As Ballarat is born and bred licensed electricians, we know that old homes are loved with vintage fireplaces, verandas and double-brick construction, giving you …

Electrical Hazards: Ensuring Safety in Old Ballarat Homes Read More »

As the spring season approaches, it’s time to conduct an Electrical Safety Check in your home and start ticking off important items on your checklist to keep your home free of electrical hazards When it comes to electricity, at MJ Electricians Ballarat, we believe that safety comes before anything else. So we have made a …

6 Essential Electrical Safety Check Tips for Spring in Ballarat Read More »

As licensed electricians in Ballarat, when we visit homes and recommend our clients to install safety switches on all circuits, we are asked more or less a similar question every time: I already have a safety switch. Isn’t one enough? The answer we give them is “No”. You need to install safety switches on all …

Install Safety Switches on All Circuits: Insights from a Ballarat Electrician Read More »

When you don’t have enough electric power points in your home, having a working one in the place you want it seems like a blessing. Just plug in and run the appliance. That sounds simple enough! But what if this most frequently used power point stops to work? The only time we turn attention to …

Empowering Tips for Faulty Electric Power Points: Ballarat Electrician Read More »