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Frequently Asked Questions

General

How can I reduce my power bill

 

 

Tariffs and connection of Pools and Appliances

What is a tariff?

What is a kilowatt/hour?

What is Tariff 11 (T11)?

What is Tariff 31 (T31)?

What is Tariff 33 (T33)?

Can I connect my pool to Tariff 33?

Why should I connect my hot water or pool to Tariff 33?

If I have my pool connected to Tariff 33, what is the best time to run my pool pump?

Can I unplug my pool motor from the T33 and plug it into a T11 power point while T33 is switched off?

What is the advantage of connecting your pool to Tariff 33?

Can I connect my pool to Tariff 31?

How much will a tariff conversion cost?

How does the tariff get switched on and off?

 

 

Power Points Light Switches - Installation and Faults

My low-voltage light cycles on and off. Is this a problem?

My lights are on but I have no power at the power points. What is the problem?

My lights flicker continually. Is this dangerous?

My ‘power’ circuit breaker trips continually. What should I do?

My light switch ‘zaps’ of 'splats' when I turn it on. Is this dangerous?

My light switch feels hot to touch. Is this dangerous?

My power point feels hot to touch. Is this dangerous?

Safety Switch - Is one required on a light circuit?

 

 

Hot Water Installation, Tariff Conversion and Faults

My hot water is cold. What should I do?

 

 

Safety Switches

My Safety Switch is continually tripping (turning off) what do I do?

Is a Safety Switch and a circuit breaker the same thing?

Safety Switch - Do I have one?

Safety Switches - What are the laws?

Safety Switches - Does the legislation require the seller of a domestic residential property to do anything?

Safety Switch - I am selling my home how do I know if there is one installed?

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

Safety Switch - what will it cost?

Safety Switch - How do I get  installed?

How many safety switches do I need?

I have a Safety Switch installed on one general-purpose socket outlet (power point). Does this satisfy the requirements of the legislation?

Safety Switch - Is one required on a light circuit?

Do I need a safety switch on the socket outlet (power point) used for my fridge?

 

 

Circuit Breakers

Is a circuit breaker and a safety switch the same thing?

What is the difference between a safety switch and a circuit breaker?

 

 

Surge Diverters

What is a surge diverter and how does it work?