A Blunt’s technicians’ number one priority is you. We make sure that when we perform a service in your home, the end result is exactly what you imagined.

We take the time to make sure we leave your house looking just how we found it, and hopefully better.

Whether you’ want a new light fitting, extra power point, or just want to know if somethings safe – Blunt’s are the electricians to call.

To book in a service, call us today – 9428 6770.

So in the spirit of cutting costs and reducing energy consumption, Blunt’s offers you these electricity-cutting tips:

Make sure you have the right energy company

If you’ve been with the same energy provider for as long as you can recall, now’s a great time to compare by logging onto www.energywatch.com.au where you’ll get unbiased advice on how to cut your electrical gas rates even without reducing consumption.

Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescents  or LED’s

While the bulbs themselves cost a little more, they consume far less electricity and last a great deal longer. Just how great?  The average lifespan for a CFL is 10,000 hours vs. 750 hours for those energy hogging incandescents you may be burning now.

Do you love the fresh scent of clean clothes?

Then shut off the dryer and hang your clothes out to dry while the weather permits.  In the process, you’ll do more than cut your energy bill.  Your clothes will last longest as electric dryers gradually weaken threads which then leads to pre-mature rips and tears.

Don’t just shut off, unplug!

Here’s something that takes quite a bit of self-discipline:  not just shutting off your coffee maker, but unplugging it when not in use.  Because even though appliances, AV equipment and other electronics are not is use, they’re still drawing stand-by power as long as they remain plugged in.  Make a point of starting with just one such fixture.  If the habit sticks, keep at it whilst keeping an eye on your shrinking energy bill!

It’s really quite simple:  when every dollar counts, everything you do to save electricity will help at least a little.  We encourage you to develop a list of energy saving ideas of your own and post it on the fridge so all family members can take notice and follow your terrific example.

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A surge diverter captures voltage spikes in the wiring that would otherwise be transferred into equipment within your property.

Blunt’s Electrical were recently called out to a job where a voltage surge had destroyed the following household items:

3 x split system air conditioners
Fridge
Oven
2 x LCD TVs
Gas cook top ignition
Numerous charging devices
Numerous light globes

This surge was a result of a nearby power pole being hit. Similar surges can result from lightning strikes.
Blunt’s highly recommend the installation of surge diverters to protect you and your possessions.

Call us to arrange a quote today, Blunt’s Electrical 9428 6770.

First, we do it all: 

• Smart wiring
• Ceiling fan installation
• New lighting fixture installation
• Home security systems:  installation and ongoing service
• Outdoor and indoor decorative lighting
• Home security lighting

And that’s a very partial list.  The thing is, we know how important it is for you to add greater convenience and safety into your life.  We also know that for your own enjoyment and home resale value, renovation projects represent the ultimate “feel good” of home ownership.

Why else should you consider us for your next job?  Again, for several reasons, including that we’re licensed, bonded and insured.  We are experienced in all types of home and commercial remodeling and new addition projects.  And we guarantee your 100% satisfaction.

Here’s something else to consider:  if you’re considering a renovation or any type of new project that involves electrical wiring but you’re not sure of the practicality or even do-ability, contact us for expert over-the-phone advice and a guaranteed upfront price quotation.

If there’s one choice you should be sure of, it’s your choice of an electrician.  At Blunt’s, we’re ready to serve you now.

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The job involved replacing all thirty globes in the fitting. This time consuming task required each piece of crystal surrounding each globe to be removed one-by-one for access. Great care needed to be taken to avoid dislodging and breaking pieces of crystal during this process.

The result was a stunning, working, light fitting and a very happy customer.

If you need a light fitting installed or any other electrical work done, call Blunt’s to arrange a quote – 94286770.

Last week Blunt’s Electrical completed a switchboard upgrade at a house in Kooyong.

The existing switchboard needed replacing because it was not rated highly enough against water and UV.
This can be dangerous as the ingress of water or exposure to excessive UV can damage circuitry and components or cause faults.

Blunt’s Electrical take the time to ensure all our work is done to the highest standard, adheres to current regulation and uses the highest quality materials.
For a switchboard upgrade or replacement in Melbourne, call Blunt’s Electrical to organise a quote, 9428 6770.

A surge diverter captures voltage spikes in the wiring that would otherwise be transferred into the equipment within your property.

Blunt’s Electrical was recently called out to a job where a voltage surge had destroyed the following household items:

3 x split system air conditioners
Fridge
Oven
2 x LCD TVs
Gas cook top ignition
Numerous charging devices
Numerous globes in light fittings

This voltage surge was a result of a nearby power pole being hit. Similar surges can result from lightning strikes.
Blunt’s Electrical highly recommend the installation of surge diverters in domestic situations to protect you and your possessions.

Call us today to arrange a quote, Blunt’s Electrical 9428 6770.

More than 92% of Victoria’s supply of electricity comes from the burning of brown coal.  And while alternative sources of electricity – such as solar and natural gas – are slowly catching up, health and environmental risks abound in the meantime, electricians Melbourne.

There’s no doubt that coal mining and exportation is good for the Australian economy.  Our nation, for example, is the world’s 4^th largest producer of coal, accounting for about 30% of the coal in the world global trade market.  In 2010-2011, $43.7 billion was exported to other countries with a 72% increase expected between now and 2017.

But what’s good for the economy isn’t always good for human consumption, and that is certainly the case of coal mining and burning.  Coal related illnesses now account for $2.6 billion in annual health care costs.  The negative health effects of coal include:

• Reduction in life expectancy
• Black lung disease
• Congestive heart failure
• Chronic bronchitis and asthma attacks
• Loss of IQ from air and water pollution

Not a pretty picture, is it?  Still, and according to Sunshine Coast Daily, our dependency on coal to generate electricity is on the decline.  In 2011, 77.8% of all Australian electricity was produced by burning coal, compared to 74.9% in 2012.

Offsetting the reduction in coal usage is an increase in natural gas production along with new gains in wind and hydro power generation.  At the same time, more and more families and business owners are turning to solar water heaters, high efficiency heating and cooling systems, data networking, and other energy savings solutions.

At Blunt’s, we support and actively participate in energy conservation as just one way to help create a greener and healthier environment, indoors and out.  To learn more about how we can help reduce your energy consumption and lower your costs, contact us today.

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The fault was found to be a blown mains connection box, where the power is supplied to the building from the street.

This fault was a result of two things:

1. Poor termination of mains cabling
Upon inspection it became clear that the cable terminated in this connection had not been terminated adequately.
As a result, when under heavy loads arcing can occur – small sparks that produce heat and begin to wear the termination out.

2. An overloaded red phase
While Blunt’s technicians were investigating this fault they also found that the red phase had been overloaded.
This is very common in three phase installations which have over time had additional electrical work undertaken (lights, socket outlets and appliances added etc.)
Care must be taken to ensure the three phases are equally loaded and that no individual phase is beyond it’s capacity.

This sort of fault can be very dangerous as it can cause an explosion or fire, either in a switchboard, mains connection box or in a ceiling space where the mains cabling runs.
The heat it produced is not always as obvious as this scenario was.

Faults like theses are not a result of bad quality materials or cabling. Therefore it is important to have your electrical work done with the highest quality workmanship and care.

Keeping your refrigerator running well has multiple benefits, including added food safety, longer lifespan, fewer repairs, energy conservation, and lower utility costs.  Not bad for just a little routine home maintenance, don’t you agree?

Here’s how simple it is to get more from your refrigerator and freezer:

• Keep your fridge set to between 3 and 4 degrees C and set your freezer to between minus 15 and minus 18 degrees C. Each time you lower the setting even by just one degree, your fridge is consuming 5% more energy.  Keep an eye on things by using a fridge thermometer.  That has the added advantage of letting you know just how accurate or inaccurate your fridge temperature settings might be.

• If at all possible, keep your fridge out of direct sunlight and away from other heat producing appliances.  The hotter the environment, the harder your fridge has to work to maintain the desired temperatures.

• Your fridge also thrives on good ventilation and air circulation.  So don’t place it too close to your walls, especially in back as restricted air flow there can increase energy consumption by 15%.

• Don’t place hot or even warm foods in the fridge.  Give them time to cool off, but don’t let them sit too long for risk of creating a food related health risk.

• When your pull your fridge out from the wall to clean under it, clean the condenser coils at the same time.  “Clean” always outperforms “dirty.”

• Your fridge and freezer doors or drawers should be as airtight as possible.  If you can insert a piece of paper between the door and its sealing and pull it out easily, cold air is escaping and running up your energy bill.

•  If you have a second fridge that you don’t use all the time, turn it off until you need it again and keep the door open to prevent must and mold from accumulating.

At Blunt’s, we support and contribute to green living through our many electrical services and by installing high efficiency split system air conditioners.  Contact us today or any time at all for prompt, reliable, and expert service.  Blunt’s:  Your Home Electricians.

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