Frequently Asked Questions

  • Belcom Electrical offers residential and commercial level 2 electrical services for Wollongong, Dapto, Figtree, Kembla Grange, Port Kembla, Warrawong, Warilla, Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour, Kiama and all surrounding suburbs.

  • Belcom Electrical is available for 24/7 emergency and urgent call-outs. Visit our contact page and call for an emergency call-out.

  • An ASP (accredited service provider) is authorised to provide overhead and underground power service lines. Electricity consumers are given the option to choose between hiring an ASP to perform the job or calling the energy provider for the service.

  • Call a Level 2 electrician when you’re required to perform the following:

    • Upgrading your power service lines

    • Building new connections for your property

    • Checking metering equipment

    • Checking live wire connections

    • Replacing/relocating point of attachment brackets

    • Upgrading/relocating your switchboards

    An ASP Level 2 electrician basically carries out a range of service works that involve power lines and poles.

  • Level 2 electricians provide quicker and more efficient power supply upgrades, meter installations, point of attachment repairs and much more. They are authorised by the Department of Energy to carry out extensive installations, repairs and maintenance of the electrical distribution network.

  • Upgrading your switchboard can save you money from emergency call-outs, reduce the risk of electrocution and save you time from getting your power back on after a sudden outage.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Safety switches, otherwise known as RCDs or residual current devices, provide extra protection against electrocution and are typically installed alongside circuit breakers. Safety switches automatically shut down the system when they detect leakages or there’s a sudden surge.

  • No. You might risk safety and prosecution if you install a power point with no professional assistance. A power point installation involves adjusting part of the wiring and must be done only by a licensed electrician.

  • The best way to determine the condition of your wiring system is to call a licensed electrician. Qualified electricians conduct electrical wiring inspections to know whether it need replacing or not.

  • Yes. Installing a ceiling fan involves setting up new wiring and a switch. Therefore, a licensed electrician must be hired to carry out the installation.

  • Generally, the difference between CAT6 and CAT5 cabling is the bandwidth level and transmission performance. CAT6 cables send higher signals than CAT5. The efficiency of each category will vary in terms of application.

  • The cost of installing fibre optic cables will vary depending on the fibre count, the length of the cable and the number of links you need to set up. Generally, optical fibre cables are more expensive than other types such as coaxial and twisted pair.

  • A qualified technician can install a TV point anywhere. The best location, however, is near the television to minimise the use of cords. Some installers run a cable through the wall cavity and/or over the top to link your TV antenna to the outlet.

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