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Waikanae has always attracted people who want to stay a while. It’s one of the Wellington region’s most sought-after retirement spots, thanks to a milder climate than the capital and a slower pace of life, and a good number of its residents have lived in the same character villa or 1960s-70s family home for decades.…
It’s the middle of winter in Levin, the heater’s been running since 4pm, the lights have been on since it got dark at half past five, and they’ll stay on until everyone’s out the door for school and work the next morning. Multiply that by every downlight in the house, and it’s little wonder the…
It’s early evening in Levin, the kids are just out of the bath, and then everything stops at once — no hum from the fridge, no glow from the hallway light, no response when you flick the switch by the front door. Is it just your house, or has the whole street gone dark? Do…
Open the cupboard where your switchboard lives and take a proper look. If what you see is a row of ceramic fuses with small pieces of wire threaded through them, or a board so old that the labelling has faded beyond legibility, you’re looking at a problem that goes well beyond inconvenience. Across the Kāpiti…
Think about the last time something went wrong with the electrics in your home. Maybe a circuit breaker tripped and wouldn’t reset. Maybe you spotted a flicker in the lights you’d been quietly ignoring for weeks. Or perhaps you’re in the middle of a renovation and suddenly need a licensed electrician who actually shows up…
Feel safer at home with a reliable outdoor lighting system. Motion sensor lighting not only deter unwanted guests but also increases potential detection. While many homes already have existing outdoor lighting, it’s essential to make sure it is maintained and fit for purpose. Security lighting doesn’t have to be unsightly or dull, integrating landscape lighting…
There’s a few things to consider when picking your new lighting. Some are easier covered than others. At Roundhouse Electrical, we’re not here to judge your taste, we leave that job to your in-laws. We’ve got some electrical based tips and some illumination based tips for you….interior design, we’ll leave that up to you. Light…
Disclaimer: This blog is to create awareness and discussion, it’s not intended to be an alternative to professional medical advice. Ask your doctor if they think Light Therapy could be suited to your personal situation. With the changing of seasons and shortening of days it’s not uncommon to start feeling a little blue. Winter brings…
May 2024 With a few warnings in the last few weeks regarding potential power outages and New Zealand’s major power distributor asking people to conserve energy at different times of the day, what can YOU do to survive this winter? Since February we have been warned of the potential rolling power cuts as demand for…
Construction is a very wasteful process, with construction and demolition waste accounting for 40-50% of New Zealand’s total landfill waste according to government and council reports. This is a concern to Roundhouse Electrical and something we take pride in considering with all our jobs from start to finish. Below are a few examples of where…