Our FAQs

Yes, we service a range of products, including both electric hot water systems and solar hot water systems. If your hot water system isn’t performing well, it may be time for a new element or thermostat. Call Col Groves today to arrange an inspection.

An RCD safety switch is designed to protect against the risks of electrocution and fire caused by earth faults. A safety switch detects the loss of power from the circuit and cuts the supply of electricity in as little as 30 milliseconds – 0.003 seconds. The purpose of RCDs is to protect yourself from electrocution.

It is recommended that your smoke alarms are checked and maintained annually by a qualified electrician.

The short answer is no. Without the right training, equipment and knowledge, it’s very dangerous to take the chance when you are dealing with anything to do with electricity. If you make a small mistake, the results can be devastating, from damaging or losing your home to even losing your own life.

Upgrading to LED lighting could potentially save you up to 80% on your electricity bills. LED light not only uses a lot less electricity but also provides better light output, and each globe could potentially last up to 30,000 hours of use.

You could potentially save up to 80% on your lighting costs by swapping over to LED.

A level 2 electrician is competent and accredited to do installations, maintenance and repair work on overhead and underground service lines that pass through the electrical supply network and the customer’s (home or business) property. This includes disconnecting and reconnecting home and business properties from the electrical network, installing electric meters and installing service fuses for new solar systems. Due to the heightened risk of this type of electrical work, not all electricians are able to do this.

Dependent upon the scale and scope of the works required will determine the cost. Col Groves Electrics can provide you with a free quote to establish how we can assist. To receive a quote, please call us on (02) 6686 0148 or send us an email: info@colgroveselec.com.

Licensed electricians with level 2 certification are qualified to provide electrical services above and beyond basic electrical services. Level 2 electricians can deal with metering, overhead and underground services not only within the house but also electrical services between the street and your property.

Col Groves Electrics installs a range of quality solar systems*, including but not limited to, GoodWe, SMA and Fronius inverters with a range of tier 1 panels.

*Products may vary depending on stock availability.

Col Groves Electrics completes the paperwork for you and lodges your government rebates which will be included in your personalised quote.

Depending on the size of the system and products used, you are generally looking at anywhere from $5,500 fully installed. There are lots of variables that go into a quote; give Col Groves Electrics a call today to discuss your free quote.

It depends on how you use your power. At the going rates currently (an average of 5c p/ kw), you could look at having your system paid off within 2-3 years.

Whilst this is not a mandatory requirement, it is highly recommended by the Clean Energy Council and Clean Energy Regulator that your PV system is annually inspected, cleaned, tested and maintained where appropriate: https://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/consumers/maintenance-and-warranties 

Yes, we do. Our team at Col Groves Electrics can organise a time to sit down with you and your builder to discuss your plans and visions.