Beware of CHEAP Electrical Lights and Switches

There are a lot of lights available today from many different suppliers.
But be careful. Not all lights are the same.

There are many cheap LED light fittings being sold some of which are even being installed by people claiming to be electricians.
The problem is most of these cheap LED light fittings just aren't lasting.

Recently I was called out to help a customer whose lights were failing after only two years and had to be replaced.
A good LED light should last up to 25 years.
Beware of CHEAP electricians. The reason why they are so cheap is because they are using inferior products.

Supposing you save $10 by buying a cheap LED light. Your saving money right? That's good isn't it?
 Unfortunately no it's not because you will have to spend about $180 to pay an electrician to replace that one light. And then pay him again to replace other lights as they fail.
So instead of saving $10 per LED light it has now cost $180 extra to replace that light. And more to replace the other ones.

So the moral of the story is go for quality and question any electrician who appears to be too cheap in his quote.

If you are looking for a good quality electrician who uses good quality products give
Blue Light Electrical a call.
Phone us on 027 572 7000

Bathroom Extraction Fans

Mould on your bathroom ceiling?
Got a rental and your tenants just can't be bothered to clean it?
Is the paint peeling on your bathroom ceiling?
Is your mirror fogged up every time you use the shower?
Just done a new reno on your bathroom and don't want to have to spend thousands to redo it all again?

Moisture from your shower can destroy your bathroom devaluing your property.

When you have a hot shower steam rises and if it can't escape it will condensate on the under side of your ceiling making the perfect breeding environment for mould and bacteria.
Over time black spots will appear getting larger by the day and your paint will start to peel.

Sure you could do it the hard way and spend hours scrubbing and cleaning.
Or you could do it the easy way and install a bathroom extraction fan.

There are two main types a simple extraction fan placed above your shower or a 3 in 1 extraction fan.
The 3 in 1 has two or four heat lamps, a small lamp and an extraction fan.

How do they compare?

Well, the 3 in 1 is cheaper about $89 whereas the normal extraction fan cost about $150 (depending on the type you choose).
The 3 in 1 usually has a single 75Watt lamp which can be a little too dim at times but you can fix that by turning the heat lamps on.
The heat lamps are great if its a cold winter but if you turn on all four heat lamps you'll cook.
A friend of mine claims he got sunburnt by using all four!

Perhaps the biggest advantage of using a plain extraction fan is that it is directly above the shower.
This means that more moisture will get sucked up by the extraction fan. Less water escapes.

Note: A 3 in 1 is not designed to be placed directly above the shower.

Word of Warning: When it comes to buying an extraction fan choose one which has a motor of at least 38-40Watts. Cheaper ones just don't have the grunt.
A good one should be able to suck out all the damp air by the time you have finished getting dressed.
Otherwise you will have to install a fan timer.
A fan timer is also good for when multiple people use the shower one after the other.

Need an extraction fan?
Call Blue Light Electrical Ltd
027 572 7000

We'll sort you out.

Roman and Gladiator Re-enactment NZ

Hi Guys

I was on TV1 Friday morning with some of my mates on the Good Morning Show.

I'm dressed in white and Abi is next to me. We were just extras sitting around not doing much other than enjoying the free food 

BUT check out the gladiator fighting.....

http://tvnz.co.nz/good-morning/extra-180512-romans-video-4893292

Imperium Romana is the BEST Roman and Gladiator re-enactment group in NZ

Regards

Brent

$60 per hour

$65 per hour.  Blue Light Electrical charges $65 p/hr.
$65 per hour is our normal rate.

BUT don't assume that just because we are affordable that we don't offer quality service.
No! On the contrary we pride ourselves in offering our customers high quality reliable service at affordable prices.
Unlike some cowboys we don't try to save money by using cheap products.
If it ain't reliable we ain't going to use it. No way!
So what do we do if we make a mistake? We fix it up until we get it right!!!

Call Blue Light Electrical for a no-nonsense electrician.
Call us on 027 572 7000.

Sparks from your Appliance

If any sparks appear coming form your appliance switch it off immediately and call an Electrician.

Sparks = Fire!!!
The last thing you want is your house to burn down.

Winter is the time when fires from heaters are most likely to appear.

Things to watch out for:
1. Keep all heaters and candles away from curtains especially ones blowing in the wind.
2. Check to see if any leads have the wires exposed or are frayed.
3. Dark brown spots on electric blankets. These could indicate faulty wiring.
4. Close the fire curtain on fires that are sparking.
5. If you need to answer the phone turn the cooking off or check it regularly.

Things to NOT do:
1. Don't place clothing over heaters to dry. They will burn.
2. Don't use faulty appliances.
3. Don't try to fix any faulty electrical appliance with the lead still plugged in.
4. Don't let your children play with candles or matches.

Teach your children that they shouldn't use matches. Only an adult should use them.
Be a good example to your children. If you do stupid things with fire they will do them.

Things to do:
1. Fit a smoke detector and replace the battery if it constantly beeps.
2. Call an Electrician if any appliance, light fitting or anything electrical is faulty.

If you have any further queries call Blue Light Electrical on Mob. 027 572 7000.

East Auckland Electricians

Blue Light Electrical Mobile 027 572 7000.

East Auckland Electricians serving all of the East Auckland area.

Based in Whitford.

We can be found working in Howick, Botany Downs, Pakuranga, East Tamaki, Onehunga and of course Whitford.

Other ares that we cover would include Manukau City, Mt Wellington, Greenlane and Glen Innes.

Blue Light Electrical

Blue light Electrical caters to customers in the East Auckland Area.
You can find us by going to Blue Light Electrical or East Auckland Electricians.
If you live in the Eastern Suburbs, areas such as Howick, Pakuranga, Botany Downs, Dannemora, Flat Bush and Whitford, then give Blue Light Electrical Ltd a call for all of your electrical requirements.
Call 027 572 7000.