Power outages aren’t a very common occurrence in Australia and power supply in our country is quite steady at most times. Even when there is a power outage, it doesn’t last for too long. However, natural disasters such as bush fires, floods or storms can throw the power supply out of gear for a much longer duration; at times it may last for days or weeks.

When there is a power outage, you won’t be able to use any of the equipment or appliances in your home and you won’t be able to use the hot water system either. In fact, you won’t even be able to charge and use simple devices like your mobile phone, once the battery drains out. In short, it isn’t easy to manage many day-to-day activities without electricity. Here are some tips that will help ease the challenges you face during a power outage and deal with things in a slightly better way.

A power outage is something you should never take lightly. It’s always important to keep handy the contact details of a licensed and insured local electrician. The company should be able to provide prompt and reliable services when you need them. If you find that the power outage has impacted only your property, it’s best to call your electrician without delay.

Apart from checking if any circuit breakers have tripped, never try to tackle any electrical tasks on your own. For more information, simply speak with the experts at AllRound Electrical and take their advice on various aspects of electrical installations in your home. The number to call is – 1300 169 263. You can also write to us at this email address.

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When you live somewhere that can experience some pretty harsh weather events, you know how susceptible your roof is to damage. It gets hit with direct sun in the summer, and rain, hail and snow during the cooler seasons. As a result, it’s important that you keep your gutter clear all year round to prevent buildup and unintended damage.

But that alone won’t protect your roof from weather damage, particularly during the winter. Winter presents the possibility of snow buildup and unseen ice dams obstructing your gutters, impeding proper drainage and exposing your roof to potential damages. So, how can you prevent these ice dams from occurring?

It may be a big early to begin thinking about snow, but there’s a lot to be said for being well-prepared! When winter does hit, snow will quickly collect on top of your house. Typically this isn’t a huge problem as long as your roof is properly sealed. But when temperatures begin to rise a bit, this snow begins to slowly melt, releasing water into gutters and downspouts. In the ideal situation, this process won’t be interrupted. But Mother Nature doesn’t quite work that way—temperatures fluctuate throughout the day and night.

As a result, ice melt can refreeze within your metal gutters, your eaves, roof edges, and in your downspouts. The more this happens, the more obstructed these passageways become, creating icy blockages that cause snow and ice melt to seep back under your roof shingles, causing decay and leaks. The bad news is that this could result in you needing a new roof once winter is over. The good news, however, is that it’s preventable!

A roof heat cable, which looks similar to an extension cord, is wrapped in heavily insulated rubber to make it moisture-proof and grounded. It’s placed around your roof edge and within your gutters, and when activated it radiates heat to help melt the ice before it even has the chance to collect. This means proper water drainage is possible all winter long. This prevents roof damage and even prevents icicles, which although pretty can actually be pretty dangerous.