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The ElecPlan Journal.
Plain-spoken guides, switchboard war stories and the small technical details Melbourne homeowners and builders actually ask us about — written by the licensed electricians on the van, not a content team.
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12 May 20262 min read
5 Signs Your Home Needs Rewiring
Flickering lights, warm switches, that faint burning smell after a hot day — most older Melbourne homes will whisper before they shout. Here's how to listen.
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28 April 20262 min read
Solar Panel Installation: A Plain-English Guide
Inverters, FITs, export limits, battery hybrids — we break down what actually matters when sizing a 6.6kW or 13kW system for a Victorian roof in 2026.
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15 April 20262 min read
Emergency Electrical Safety: Do This First
If the lights drop or you smell something hot in the switchboard, the next sixty seconds matter. A licensed electrician's checklist for keeping your family safe before help arrives.
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