by Dean | Jan 1, 2019 | News
Regardless of whether it’s a pool, kitchen, laundry or bathroom, water and electricity do not mix. Bare feet and wet skin can make you more susceptible to electric shock. If you are in a pool, even a small shock could lead to drowning due to loss of muscle...
by Dean | Dec 1, 2018 | News
Master Electricians Australia is urging all Australians to exercise a high degree of caution with electrical equipment over the coming days and to not let their Christmas go up in flames, literally. MEA CEO Malcolm Richards said that people need to be alert to...
by Dean | Nov 1, 2018 | News
Electricity is part of our lives. We use it from the moment we wake up (switch on lights or boil the kettle), through the day (radio, TV, computer or vacuum cleaner) and while we sleep (alarms, electric blankets). As a result, we can sometimes forget how powerful and...
by Dean | Sep 24, 2018 | News
Many households use their air-conditioner during daily peak demand times (around 4-8pm) in summer, increasing stress on the electricity network. Follow the tips below to save energy when using your air-conditioner and learn how to manage your home energy use during...
by Dean | Jul 24, 2018 | News
Electric element hot water systems can account for around 27% of home electricity use. There are many simple steps you can take to save energy and money with your hot water system and still enjoy the comforts of hot water at home. Economy tariffs Most electric hot...
by Stikky | Oct 12, 2017 | News
South East Queensland experiences a series of extreme weather events from late spring through Summer to early Autumn, where the electricity network is impacted by storms and extreme heat. While our network can withstand these extreme weather conditions, it will always...
by Stikky | Sep 21, 2017 | News
When extreme weather conditions hit it’s usually easy to see why the power is out – get prepared this wet season! Be Prepared for a Power Outage: Get connected – follow Energex on Facebook and Twitter and bookmark their website on your mobile. Keep...
by Stikky | Sep 9, 2017 | News
Electrical safety is something that you should never take for granted! Safety switches protect you, your family and anyone visiting your home from electric shock. They turn off the power in a fraction of a second if a leakage of current is detected. This can happen if...
