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cenemelectrical posted:Solar Power with 100V neutral
Hello,
was the solar ac isolator switched on?
If the ac isolator was switched off, then yes this is very odd because a solar inverter will not pass electricity from the panels…
cenemelectrical posted:Data Points - cost??
Hello,
the only way to keep your costs down is to go with a 3rd part installer.. volume builders add AT LEAST 20% ontop of their trades to install extra's
lik ementioned…
cenemelectrical posted:$250 per LED downlight - am I mad?
WOW... that is all i can say...
If we were to charge this amount then every electrician would be living on coastal waterfront homes!!... UTTERLY ridiculous..
The funny things is that these…
cenemelectrical posted:Data Cabling Preliminary Planning & Ideas
Hello,
Being in perth is a different kettle of fish.. most of the building there is double brick which takes alot longer than standard brick veneer building practices.. as there is…
cenemelectrical posted:New construction power source
The home owner or builder will organize to set-up either a temporary site pole ( usually installed and supplied by a hire company ) OR Temporary/permant site pole ( this…
cenemelectrical posted:Streaming Video
Hello all,
If you are looking for a top quality dual cat-6 matrix switcher you cannot go past Intellix controlled via a n-touch genie ( or bitwise box... they are a…
cenemelectrical posted:Smart Wiring Setup Prices
Hello,
you dont need conduits in the house to pull cables through later..
you can do it with pre-drilled holes and draw wires.. it is much less hassle than trying to…
cenemelectrical posted:CAT6 Wiring cost "per point"
Hello matty
When people charge per point it is usually the cable to the point, the wall plate and the consumables that go into mounting the wall plate and getting the…
cenemelectrical posted:NESS SECURITY PRODUCTS
you can still install a d8x into an existing home without wires!
you will just need an rf interface possibly an extension aerial depending on the building, and all the…
cenemelectrical posted:Aiphone and video intercom
Aiphone and kocom are great!!
We install look-c ( about 3-4 per month ), have never had any problems with them,
good price aswell
http://www.lookc.com.au/
hope this helped
cenemelectrical posted:Buying Downlights Online - Halogen/CFL/LED
Hello,
Pierlite starbust L.E.D's are the best out there in my opinion... at 100.00 + each they are not for everyone..
But you can look at it like this..
With cheaper brands…
cenemelectrical posted:Where do I get a detailed electrical plan for a new house
Hello,
I would email a few electricians that also install smart wiring/automation/structured cabling and ask if they conduct electrical designs. This is an area that is not advertised often, but is…
cenemelectrical posted:Data cabling recommendation Victoria
Agreed with almost half that...
should be around 3K depending on cabnet installed..
cenemelectrical posted:Electrician's materials costs to you. How much mark-up?
Hello,
i can see your frustration, as there are alot of items that make up a total cost, that a client would not take into account, nor ever see.
Here are…
cenemelectrical posted:The CARLISLE HOMES & SPECTRA General Information Thread
Hello,
In regards to your question about adding powerpoints after handover..
Yes there are scenarios where you can add additional powerpoints, but you are limited to where you can add them (…
cenemelectrical posted:Solar System Not Working
Im afraid, it sounds like you may have a faulty inverter..
you need to contact a solar installer who can test the panels and cables for outgoing voltage and cable continuity..
the…
cenemelectrical posted:Wired home automation system suggestions
Hello,
I would take a look at a HAI solution.. much more flexible than a full c-bus system and much cheaper
google HAI automation, there you will find alot of information.
If you…
cenemelectrical posted:Electrical costs on acreage.
Hello,
if you decide to go fully solar here are a couple of traps you may not be aware of:
After a few years you may find that you are not getting…
cenemelectrical posted:Electrical matters- is it possible to do it yourself?
i cant beleive this has been posted!!!
YOU CANNOT DO ELECTRICAL WORK YOURSELF... im still contemplating sending this post the the cheif electrical inspector for energy safe to look over!!
read the…
cenemelectrical posted:Data Cabling Preliminary Planning & Ideas
Hello,
Its good to see that you are allowing a GOOD amount of data cables at the marked locations... This will allow you ALOT of flexibility later on.. especially with multi…
cenemelectrical posted:single phase and 3 phase power
it doesnt future proof anything... its all to do with power draw etc etc...
you dont run an aircon on its own off a seperate phase.. it would make all the…
cenemelectrical posted:single phase and 3 phase power
3 phase is needed when
* the maximum demand on your home is looking to exceed the allowable amp amount provided by the electrical distributor on a…
cenemelectrical posted:Smart Wiring Setup Prices
i apologize, i was refering to brick veneer homes.. not WA double brick houses..
cenemelectrical posted:Electrician Rates
Hello,
Im sorry the 'parts' was a typo... this is charged ontop of an hourly rate..
and i am by no means complaining... far from it.. i just wanted to enlighten those…
cenemelectrical posted:Electrician Rates
when you look at electrician prices.. you also have to look at these factors that determine pricing:
time to get to your place
time to quote jobs
superannuation
insurances
car registration
fuel
parts
gst
time to go and but…
cenemelectrical posted:Looking for a video door bell security system
Hello,
i didnt know that, i will take a look. Thanks
cenemelectrical posted:CCTV for new home -- which one??
Go to Ness corporation in nunawading and look at their external dome range... they have a 520TVL IR dome line for under 190.00 each!
Bosch also have the same as above…
cenemelectrical posted:Looking for a video door bell security system
Hello,
Just before i start ranting.. im not affiliated with the company mentioned below.. it may sound like it, but i have being using their products for years and recommend them…
cenemelectrical posted:KNX users / installers
Also try HAI... i love this product.
www.homeauto.com
cenemelectrical posted:Home Automation - what worked well?
Control4 is a great system looks great too, and WOW $$$ their touchscreens are outrageous!! but is based on wireless switches..
I dont like it because customization is limited... IT…
