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  • Why get an electrical maintenance plan?

    22 January 2024

    As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to tie up loose ends and get onto electrical matters in your office space and/or school property that may have been overlooked last year. As electricians, we recommend implementing a maintenance plan. It’s going to help you predict the costs of routine checks, preventative measures, scheduled repairs, and upgrades. That way, you can plan your expenses and stay within budget.

  • The four pillars of No Shock, part 1

    10 October 2023

    At No Shock, we’ve been on a journey of better. It’s a continuous process of improvement and growth, striving to become a better version of ourselves and our business. We’ve been working with a trades coach, and one of the outcomes is ‘the four pillars of No Shock’.

  • Buzzing lights – what does that mean?

    18 July 2023

    While all lightbulbs can make that distracting sound, especially when dimmed, it’s more common when using LED lightbulbs. That humming or buzzing sound generally indicates that the lights are using a voltage level that can cause the components in the bulb to vibrate or oscillate. Sometimes it can be caused by using other electrical devices, like your microwave.

  • Sick of flicking the switch on your fusebox?

    18 July 2023

    It’s the perfect setup for a cold winter’s night. The dryer is sorting out the clothes, the TV is entertaining the kids, the heater is warming up the house, and you have time for a cup of tea before starting dinner.

  • What is a ‘healthy home’ standard?

    30 May 2023

    The healthy homes standards aim to close the quality gap between rental properties and owner-occupied homes, so the nearly 600,000 households that rent in New Zealand have warmer, dryer places to call home.

  • Merry Christmas tips from No Shock.

    14 December 2022

    We have a pre-Christmas checklist for you to ensure your Christmas goes as smoothly and summerly as possible.

  • Property Managers – when it’s not worth it

    11 October 2022

    Don’t get us wrong, this wee piece of writing is not about why you should or shouldn’t have a property manager. In our opinion, they are worth their weight in gold. Properties are a million-dollar investment and not worth a cheap fix that could possibly cause issues down the track.

  • It seems that size does matter after all.

    23 August 2022

    Just ask Shamus – many homeowners and investors thought they could get away with smaller sizes. Turns out a small one must constantly do its job to meet the required needs. In the end, it just burns out.

  • Architectural designs and electrical layouts need to cooperate

    23 November 2021

    There was a time when most homes were built with one ceiling light and one powerpoint to a room – perhaps two of each in the lounge.

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