After many Solar installations and repairs to Solar systems I realize that what most customers are wary of are the so called ‘Cowboys’ out there in the industry who once have installed your solar system and have been payed are very hard to contact or deal with if things go wrong.
Solar is a big investment for most people and all they want from their solar installer is the knowledge that if there are problems that they can rely on you to be there for them to fix the problem.
As a Solar installer and Electrical Contractor I am with you all the way from the initial consultation to even the installation itself.
A lot of Solar installation companies rely on salespeople who if you are lucky they will come to site but chances are they would not get on your roof for an inspection and measure.  
It is true that you get what you pay for so be wary of the fantastic deals that you see on the web or on TV that may have some celebrity promoting the deal.
I can sit down with you and explain the difference between different solar panels and solar inverters.
So if you are thinking Solar why not give me a call and take the stress out of finding a company that will look after you.

Kind Regards-Michael
Author
Michael is an Electrician whose has worked in the industry since 1989

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Karma means action, work or deed and also refers to the spiritual principle of cause and effect. Essentially, for us this means that committing good deeds and actions will contribute to future happiness and that is how we try and go about our day to day life. 
You know you will receive quality service and advice from us because we ourselves would wish for nothing less!
​We are reliable because there is no question of corner cutting or dodgy fitting. Everything we do is with the intent of creating high quality, safe and energy efficient solutions for our customers.
We discuss all options and consequences with our clients before carrying out work. And we follow up with you afterwards to ensure that the service you received is the service you were expecting.
Good karma is the reason we operate with INTEGRITY and our standards will always be carried out with the intention of doing things right – even when nobody is watching.
Our logo is circular to represent that karma is a continuous cycle and our aim is to keep the positive stuff flowing!!

So, now you know the answer to ‘Why Karma’?
We think it’s a great name to describe the quality of service we provide and represents the trust and reliability you can expect for all your electrical requirements.

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This image shows how a photoelectric smoke alarm works.

Some of you would be aware of the changes in legislation regarding Smoke Alarms for Queensland residents. The question many of us have been asking is “How does it affect me?” Read on to learn what you need to know to comply with these changes…..
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Existing Properties and Properties For Sale or Lease

• Existing smoke alarms which were made over 10 years ago must be replaced with photoelectric smoke alarms. 
  The vast majority of residential fire fatalities are due to smoke inhalation, not from actual flames and almost two thirds of these occur at night while we sleep. Photoelectric smoke alarms detect dense smoke, more so than heat and have proven to be more effective for smoldering fire and dense smoke. They contain no radioactive material and are not prone to randomly activate. A lot of research has been conducted into photoelectric alarms and found them to be more effective across a wider range  of residential fire than ionisation alarms.​​
• Smoke alarms that do not operate when tested must be replaced immediately.
  If you are unsure whether your current smoke alarms are working or would like them tested, please contact us and we’ll organise a time to come and test them for you.
• QFES (Qld Fire and Emergency Service) recommend that:
• ​Smoke alarms be hardwired (which will set off all alarms simultaneously); or
• are powered by a non-removable 10 year battery
• Ionisation smoke alarms be replaced with photoelectric type as soon as possible.
• Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your house
  All bedrooms are required to be fitted with a smoke alarm, as are hallways or connecting areas. If you have no bedrooms on a level of residence, then an alarm must be fitted to an area most commonly used as an entry or exit point. All smoke alarms must be connected.

New Buildings or Building Extensions/Renovations.

• All new or substantially renovated homes are required to install hardwired. photoelectric interconnected smoke alarms.
• Alarms must be hardwired to the mains power supply with a secondary power source (non-removable 10 year battery).
• Smoke alarms MUST be installed on every storey, bedroom, between bedrooms, or most likely path of travel to exit the building.
  This legislation was brought in as of January 2017. If you think your property may not meet the legislation requirements, you could be jeopardising your insurance policy should you need to claim in the unfortunate case of fire.
  Smoke alarms must comply with the standard AS3786-2014 and should have the following labels :

Where to Place Smoke Alarms.

There are special requirements for the placement of smoke alarms. A qualified electrician should know these requirements and can assist you with decisions on where to install smoke alarms in your home. If you would like further information on anything you have read here, please comment below or contact us by phone or email.

If you would like to view the legislation in full, visit the smoke alarms website at www.qfes.qld.gov.au

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