In this episode

Renovation Electrical

Jen explains the reason why older homes with original electrical boards are a headache, and what it takes to upgrade them. Dunc chats through all the upgrades he’s made to the two homes he’s renovated and what’s left to do - including USB charging, dimmables and strip lighting. Before digging into the guest interview with Pauline ‘Voltlet’ both Jen and Dunc share top tips on how to give your electrical outlets and switches a facelift.

 We also cover:

• Pauline’s tradie background including choosing her trade and getting qualified, and the company she works for and the type of projects they cover (currently replacing lights at Wellington stadium!)
•  What you can and can’t do by yourself when it comes to electrical
•  The fire and electrical shock risk older cabling has
•  How new cabling is run depending on the construction of the walls
•  Ways to save money on your electrical bill
•  What homeowners can do to be prepared for their electrician before work starts
•  Common lighting changes in older homes
•  What it takes to install a spa pool
•  Items that need to be on their own circuit
•  Incorporating automation into your design