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Smoke Alarm Installation Tips for Brisbane Homes
Installing smoke alarms in your home is a critical step to ensure safety and peace of mind. Properly installed smoke alarms can save...
SHAUN H
Oct 63 min read


Trusted Albany Creek Electrician Services
When it comes to electrical work in your home or business, safety and reliability are paramount. Finding a trusted local electrician...
SHAUN H
Sep 224 min read


Top Reasons to Hire Licensed Electricians in Queensland
When it comes to electrical work, safety and quality are paramount. Whether you need repairs, installations, or upgrades, hiring a...
SHAUN H
Aug 53 min read
Electrical Safety Inspection
These fires didn’t start overnight - they started from years of hidden issues no one checked. You wouldn’t believe how often we hear:...
SHAUN H
Aug 52 min read


🔥 Smoke Alarm Rules Are Changing in QLD — Is Your Home Ready?
Still using smoke alarms from the early 2000s? With new Queensland laws kicking in from 2027, it’s time to upgrade. We install certified, interconnected smoke alarms across Brisbane — fast, safe, and fully compliant. No mess, no dramas.

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 63 min read


⚡ Is Your Switchboard Still Living in the 80s?
Is your switchboard older than your favourite 80s playlist? If it’s tripping, buzzing, or just looking dodgy, it might be time for an upgrade. We swap out ancient boards for modern, safe, RCBO-loaded beauties across Brisbane.

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 62 min read


⚡ Home EV Charger Installation in Brisbane
EV Charger Installation in Brisbane: What You Need to Know Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is booming in Brisbane, and if you’re tired of...

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 62 min read


❄️ Split System Air Conditioning - That Works All Year Round
Look, Brisbane summers are brutal, and winter nights can be surprisingly chilly. If you're sick of sweating through February or shivering...

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 44 min read


💡Why Are My Lights Flickering!?
Flickering lights driving you mental? We get it. Most causes are fixable, but some are warning signs of bigger problems. Here are 7 common culprits and when to stop Googling and call us instead.

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 44 min read


⚡Brisbane Renovation Electrical Guide: Don't Forget These Must-Knows
So, you're finally tackling that renovation. Whether it’s a new kitchen, an extra room for the kids, or a full-blown home refresh, that's...

Hopkinson Electrical
Jun 42 min read


🔍 Fault Finding Electrical Issues
Power Outages and Fault Finding 🌟 Expert Fault Finding for Power Outages At Hopkinson Electrical, we understand the frustration and...
SHAUN H
Apr 292 min read


💥 Breakers Tripping? DIY Before Calling US
What To Do When Your Safety Switch or Circuit Breaker Keeps Tripping If your safety switch or breaker has tripped, don’t panic—many...
SHAUN H
Apr 293 min read
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