AB & BW Electrics Pty Ltd

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Electrical Safety
05/02/2026

Electrical Safety

Image 1 (Incorrectly installed): See that locking ring? No! It's missing from the plug. This seems harmless, but it's a ...
22/08/2025

Image 1 (Incorrectly installed): See that locking ring? No! It's missing from the plug. This seems harmless, but it's a serious safety hazard!

Image 2 (Damaged Outlet): The damage on this outlet is a direct result of that missing locking ring. Without the ring, the cord can pull away from the outlet, causing arcing. This creates heat, melts the plastic, and can lead to a fire.

Image 3 (Correctly installed): This is how a power cord should look when properly connected. The clear locking ring is securely fastened, creating a safe and reliable connection.

Here’s the breakdown:

* The Problem: Without the locking ring, the cord can easily wiggle or pull out, even slightly. This breaks the solid electrical connection.

* The Result: When a poor connection occurs, electricity "jumps" the gap, a process called arcing. Arcing generates intense heat, which is what caused the burnt, melted damage you see on this outlet.

* The Solution: Always make sure your power cords have a locking ring and that it's properly secured. It’s a simple step that protects your equipment and prevents serious damage or fire.

Highlight downlights
06/08/2024

Highlight downlights

Surface Mounted LED Panel Light
20/07/2024

Surface Mounted LED Panel Light

Subfloor Heating Fault
18/07/2024

Subfloor Heating Fault

If you have these rcbo branded circuit protection in your switchboards, you have these replaced as they have been on rec...
04/06/2024

If you have these rcbo branded circuit protection in your switchboards, you have these replaced as they have been on recall since early 2010s.

Carrying out routine maintenance on safety switches to make sure they work in an electrical emergency. Trip time and pus...
30/05/2024

Carrying out routine maintenance on safety switches to make sure they work in an electrical emergency. Trip time and push button testing.

Keeping businesses safe with regular test and tag of all electrical leads and appliances.
29/05/2024

Keeping businesses safe with regular test and tag of all electrical leads and appliances.

New Exit Feel 40M
15/09/2022

New Exit Feel 40M

Weathered weatherproof switchboard replacement
29/08/2022

Weathered weatherproof switchboard replacement

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Altona North
Melbourne, VIC
3025

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