Frequently Asked Questions

  • Peak and off-peak times are decided by your energy retailer, where peak times are charged at a higher rathan off-peak times.

  • The Australian Electrical Standards and Service Installation Rules (AS3000 and AS3008) are constantly changing to improve the electrical safety of homes and businesses.

    If you’re interested in a quote to update your switchboard, follow this link.

  • A light switch turns a light on and off, whereas a dimmer is a separate switch that controls the brightness of a light fitting.

  • Yes, if your property uses any form of lighting other than LED.

    LED lighting can use approximately 1/5th of the energy required for a standard lightbulb.

  • To organise an energy assessment with our team, get in contact with us here.

  • This is an in-house or business assessment to determine ways to cut down on energy usage.

    It involves assessing and testing the current system, and issuing a report with suggestions to improve.

    Our method has been built up after being involved in energy efficiency for over 15 years.

  • A heat pump is a reverse-cycle air conditioner. Using refrigeration principles, it can be used to heat or cool and are three times more efficient than electric heaters.

    These can be wall-mounted, floor-mounted, ceiling-mounted, or ducted throughout the whole building.

  • This depends on the type of heat pump and the use of the building. If in doubt, contact us to book a heat pump service and inspection.

  • A heat transfer system is simply a fan that draws air from one area and disperses it throughout other rooms.

    A ducted heat pump is a large heat pump system that heats multiple rooms by having insulated ducts that deliver heat to outlets in that room.

  • We are a service agent and a recommended installer for Hitachi.

    95% of the units we install are Hitachi, but we do offer Daikin as an alternative if Hitachi does not have a suitable model.

  • As long as you have an unshaded roof space available, and use power, then yes. There are also government rebates that make standard solar systems very affordable.

    With rising energy costs, anything that reduces your usage is definitely worthwhile.

  • For information on electric vehicles, head to our sister business’ website, EV Chargers Tasmania.

  • In Tasmania, a Certificate of Compliance (CEC), is required to be submitted for most electrical work. This is then sent to the CBOS-appointed inspector.

    The CBOS inspector will then contact the customer to inspect the work if required.

  • Three phase power is mostly used in commercial or industrial situations. It’s normally used for motors, welders, or appliances with a high load.

  • A circuit breaker protects the circuit against overload, whereas a safety switch, or RCD, protects the circuit against Earth leakage, which can create the potential for touch voltage/electric shocks.