Residential / General electrical
Power points & circuits
Put power where you need it. We install and relocate outlets, assess new appliance loads and add suitable circuits for your home.
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Why some appliances need their own circuit
A general power circuit is shared between many outlets and sized for the mixed, intermittent load of ordinary household use. Appliances that draw heavily and continuously will overload that arrangement, which is why the wiring rules require them to be run on their own dedicated circuit.
- Ovens and cooktops, particularly induction cooktops, which draw hard across all zones at once.
- Air conditioners, both split systems and ducted units.
- EV chargers, which run at high current for hours at a time. See EV chargers.
- Hot water systems, including heat pumps.
- Workshop equipment, welders and large compressors.
Putting any of these on a shared circuit produces the same symptoms: a breaker that trips when two things run together, and cable that runs warmer than it should.
Outdoor and wet areas
Outdoor outlets have to be weatherproof rated and RCD protected. On the Sunshine Coast that rating matters more than it does inland, because salt air finds its way into anything that is not properly sealed. We fit outlets rated for the position rather than an indoor unit with a cover over it.
Practical additions people ask for
USB and USB-C outlets
Replaces a wall wart and a tangle of cables, most useful beside beds, desks and kitchen benches.
Outdoor and patio points
Weatherproof outlets for the barbecue, pool equipment, garden tools and Christmas lights.
Garage and shed circuits
Proper sub-circuits for tools, a freezer or a future EV charger, rather than a lead run under the door.
Floor and island outlets
Power in the middle of a room or kitchen island without a cable crossing the floor.
Before you add load, check the board. Adding circuits needs spare ways at the switchboard. If yours is full or has no RCD protection, see switchboard upgrades first.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
Can you add a power point to any wall?
Usually, though the cost depends on access. A wall with a cavity and roof space above is straightforward. A solid rendered wall on a slab is more involved.
Is it safe to use a double adaptor or power board?
For light loads on a healthy circuit, yes. For heaters, appliances or anything with a motor, no. That is exactly the situation extra outlets are meant to solve.
How long does adding an outlet take?
Often under an hour for a straightforward addition. It is usually worth batching several so you pay one call-out.
Do new outlets need safety switches?
Yes. New and altered circuits must be RCD protected, and we will fit that protection as part of the work.
Let’s talk about your project.
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