Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. While it’s easy to get caught up in location, layout, and finishes, there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked – the electrical system. Most buyers organise building and pest inspections before they sign on the dotted line. But what about the wiring […]
Stuart Coward
5 Things You Need to Know About Victoria’s New Solar Battery Rebates
Save thousands on a battery system for your home or business – starting July 2025 If you’ve been thinking about adding a battery to your solar setup, there’s never been a better time. The Victorian Government has just announced the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, launching 1 July 2025 – and it’s set to make home […]
Why Solar Power is a Game-Changer for Rural Homeowners
Living in a rural area presents unique challenges when it comes to energy use. From high electricity bills to frequent power outages, rural homeowners often face energy-related issues that city dwellers may not even think about. But what if you could take control of your energy future, reduce your reliance on the grid, and build […]
Christmas Closure 2024
It’s time to wrap things up. Christmas Closure Dates Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from all the staff at E-Tec Electrical. Our office will be closed from Friday 20th December, and will reopen on Wednesday 8th January. Although our team is taking a well-earned break during this time, rest assured, we’re still available for […]
Smoke alarm maintenance & requirements
As daylight savings draws to a close, we’re typically reminded to change our smoke alarm battery. However there a few more points we’d recommend considering around smoke alarm requirements and maintenance. Once a month test your smoke alarm battery by pressing and holding the test button At least once a year, dust, vacuum and gently […]
Hybrid 2 phase power supply – Gruyere
We recently completed an installation of a grid-connected, 2 phase power supply at a property in Gruyere. We talked to our client and the owner of the property to find out a bit more about his property and why he decided to have such a system installed. “The electricity supply was insufficient” “We built […]