Guides, compliance updates and behind-the-scenes from Adamson Electrical — written for Gold Coast homeowners, landlords and trades.
For strata managers juggling multiple buildings and tight reporting requirements, ad hoc electrical work isn’t good enough. What’s needed is a reliable, structured approach — and an electrician who understands the demands of strata.
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Most people know you need a licensed electrician for electrical work — but far fewer realise the same applies to gas. In Queensland, gas fitting is a licensed trade, and carrying out unlicensed gas work is illegal, dangerous, and can void your home insurance.
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In Queensland, connecting most household appliances is electrical work — and by law, it must be carried out by a licensed electrician.
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Your switchboard controls everything in your home — if it's outdated, your property may not be safe or compliant.
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The short answer: yes, almost always. LED globes use around 75–80% less energy than halogen or incandescent bulbs and last up to 25 times longer.
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When a fault is reported at a rental property, you need someone who picks up the phone, shows up on time, and communicates clearly — with you and with the tenant.
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Test and tag is the inspection and electrical testing of portable workplace appliances — and for most Gold Coast businesses, it's a legal obligation under Queensland WHS legislation.
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Getting the size right is the most important part of any air conditioning installation — and it's where most Gold Coast homeowners go wrong.
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Queensland has some of Australia's strictest smoke alarm laws — here's what Gold Coast homeowners, landlords and property managers need to know to stay compliant.
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