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Strata complexes depend on electrical systems that are safe, compliant, and able to support the needs of dozens of residents at once. When something goes wrong in a strata building, it doesn’t just inconvenience one household; it can disrupt entire floors, common areas, or multiple units at the same time. For strata managers and body corporates, this makes fast, reliable electrical work absolutely essential. Delays cause frustration, generate complaints, and can even increase safety risks for everyone in the building.

Electrical Faults Affect More Than One Resident

Unlike a standalone home, a single electrical fault in a strata complex can impact dozens of people. A tripping circuit, damaged cable, failed light fitting or switchboard issue can cause disruptions throughout stairwells, walkways, hallways, shared laundries, foyers, garages, and other communal spaces. The faster the issue is identified and resolved, the sooner stability and safety are restored for residents, reducing the number of complaints and helping strata managers maintain smooth operations.

Safety Risks Are Higher in Multi-Resident Buildings

Electrical issues in strata environments pose a shared safety risk. Faulty wiring, outdated switchboards, ageing infrastructure and non-compliant smoke alarms all increase the potential for electrical hazards, fires or shock risks. Problems such as overloaded circuits, damaged or unlabelled wiring, lack of RCD protection, and unreliable emergency or exit lighting can impact the entire building. A reliable electrical team ensures these issues are repaired properly and in accordance with Australian Standards, protecting residents and maintaining building compliance.

Common Areas Must Stay Functional and Well-Lit

Lighting in shared spaces is crucial for both safety and presentation. When hallways, stairwells, walkways, carparks or entry points suffer from flickering, dim or faulty lighting, visibility decreases, the building appears poorly maintained, and security concerns increase. This makes quick repair work essential. Boiso’s also provides LED upgrades that enhance brightness, improve energy efficiency, and significantly reduce ongoing maintenance costs, a major advantage for strata budgets.

Outdated Electrical Infrastructure Causes Ongoing Issues

Many older strata complexes operate with outdated electrical infrastructure, such as old fuse boards, non-RCD-protected circuits, ageing cabling or evidence of past unlicensed DIY repairs. These outdated systems can struggle with modern electrical demands, leading to frequent outages, overheating circuits and fire risks. Boiso’s can upgrade switchboards, bring cabling up to current standards, balance electrical loads, install new circuits where necessary and provide full documentation, helping prevent recurring issues and ensuring long-term reliability.

Modern Strata Living Depends on Strong Data & Communications

With more residents working from home, internet reliability is now one of the most frequent strata complaints. Old or damaged internal cabling, faulty data outlets, poor Wi-Fi coverage and incorrect NBN layouts often cause slow speeds and dropouts. As licensed data cablers, Boiso’s Electrical Services can install, repair and upgrade data cabling to help residents achieve stable and consistent connectivity. Reliable internet infrastructure is increasingly essential for strata living, and having a qualified technician on call makes life easier for managers and residents alike.

Fast Electrical Work Reduces Liability for Strata Managers

Strata managers and committees have legal obligations to maintain safe electrical systems. Delayed repairs, ignored hazards, or non-compliant electrical work can lead to insurance complications, legal exposure and significant safety risks. Working with a dependable, fully licensed electrical contractor ensures all repairs and upgrades are completed correctly, documented properly and compliant with Queensland regulations and Australian Standards, giving strata managers peace of mind.

Clear Communication Helps Manage Resident Expectations

Effective communication is essential in strata management, especially when dealing with electrical issues affecting shared areas or multiple units. When residents know a qualified electrician is attending promptly and the issue is being handled professionally, frustration levels decrease significantly. 

Fast, reliable electrical work isn’t just convenient in strata complexes, it’s essential. With many residents relying on shared systems, even small faults can create major issues. A trusted electrical team ensures safety, reduces complaints, maintains compliance, and keeps the building operating smoothly. Need a reliable strata electrician? Contact Boiso’s Electrical Services today.

A CCTV system is only as strong as the network behind it. While many people focus on the cameras themselves, resolution, brand, lenses, and night vision, the real backbone of a reliable CCTV setup is something far less talked about: data cabling. Whether it’s a family home, a rural property, or a commercial site in Emerald or the Central Highlands, the quality of your cabling directly affects the performance, stability, and security of your CCTV system. And with more CCTV systems moving to IP (network-based) cameras, proper data cabling is more important than ever.

Why Data Cabling Matters in CCTV Systems

Modern CCTV cameras rely on your network to transmit footage, power the device (if PoE is used), and maintain a stable connection to your NVR (Network Video Recorder) or cloud storage. Poor-quality cabling can lead to:

• Freezing video
  
• Dropouts
  
• Pixelated or blurry footage
  
• Lag or delay
  
• Cameras are randomly going offline
  
• Interference caused by electrical noise
  
• Weak or unstable power (with PoE cameras)

In critical moments, such as a break-in or safety incident, you need your system to be rock solid. That’s where professional data cabling installed by qualified technicians makes all the difference.

The Benefits of Proper Data Cabling for CCTV

Clear, uninterrupted footage

High-definition cameras (4MP, 8MP and above) require strong, stable bandwidth. Cat6 data cabling ensures smooth, consistent transmission without losing frames, even when multiple cameras are running at once.

Better long-term reliability

Cheap or incorrectly installed cabling can fail early due to heat, weather, pests, or poor termination. Professional cabling ensures durability and reduces the risk of faults or repairs later.

Stronger security

Faulty connections can cause cameras to disconnect, reboot, or lose power, leaving blind spots at the worst possible time. Proper cabling keeps every camera online when it matters most.

Full PoE performance

Most modern CCTV systems use PoE (Power over Ethernet), which sends both data and power through the same cable. This only works properly when the cable is:

• high quality
  
• correctly terminated
  
• within the correct distance limits
  
• installed away from interference sources

A faster, more efficient network

When cameras compete for bandwidth with other devices on your home or business network, congestion can occur. Dedicated data runs for CCTV help keep the system fast and stable.

Common Cabling Problems That Affect CCTV Performance

Many footage issues don’t come from the cameras at all; they come from the cabling. Common problems include:

• Poor-quality or thin copper-clad cable
  
• Crushed or kinked cables
  
• Badly crimped RJ45 connectors
  
• Over-length data runs
  
• Cables installed too close to electrical lines
  
• Old Cat5 cabling that can’t handle HD footage
  
• Water or pest damage to outdoor cabling

Why DIY Cabling Often Goes Wrong

Although DIY CCTV kits are popular, cabling mistakes are common, and they can sabotage even the best cameras.

Typical DIY issues include:

• Using pre-made thin cables that degrade quickly
  
• Running data cables alongside power cables
  
• Exceeding recommended cable lengths
  
• Exposed or unprotected outdoor cabling
  
• Loose terminations that cause intermittent faults

In security systems, “near enough” isn’t good enough. A fully licensed team like Boiso’s ensures everything is compliant, safe and professionally installed.

A CCTV system is only as reliable as the cabling and network behind it. High-quality cameras are important, but without proper data cabling, they can’t perform at their best. If you want a CCTV system that delivers clear, stable footage around the clock, the smartest move is to invest in professional data cabling from Boiso’s Electrical Services. 

When the NBN was rolled out across Australia, many homes discovered a frustrating problem: the NBN connection box wasn’t installed in the most practical location. Sometimes it’s stuck in the garage, behind a cupboard, up a hallway, or even in a spot where Wi-Fi coverage is terrible. A poorly placed NBN connection box (NTD) can cause weak internet signals, constant dropouts, and slow speeds, especially in larger homes or properties with thick walls. If your NBN box isn’t where you need it, here’s what you can (and can’t) do, and how Boiso’s Electrical Services can help you fix the issue quickly and safely.

Why the Location of Your NBN Connection Box Matters

Your NBN connection box is the central point where the NBN signal enters your home. From here, your modem or router broadcasts the internet through Wi-Fi or via data cabling.

If the NBN box is installed in a bad spot, you may experience:

• Weak Wi-Fi in bedrooms or living areas
  
• Poor coverage across long homes or multi-storey properties
  
• Dropouts when multiple devices are connected
  
• Lag during streaming or gaming
  
• Slow speeds despite paying for a fast NBN plan
  
• No coverage in outdoor areas or offices

A wrong location can limit the performance of your entire network, even if your NBN plan and hardware are top-notch.

Can You Move an NBN Connection Box?

Yes, but only under the right conditions.

There are two parts to your NBN setup:

1. The NBN equipment (NBN box, fibre termination point, connection device)
   
2. The in-home data cabling (installed by a licensed cabler like Boiso’s)
   

You cannot move NBN-owned equipment yourself, as it may cause damage, void warranties, or breach NBN Co rules. However, in most cases, you don’t need to move the actual NBN box at all; you simply need better cabling and smarter distribution.

Install New Data Cabling to the Ideal Location

This is the most common and most effective solution. Boiso’s can install proper Cat6 data cabling from your NBN box to a more suitable spot in your home, such as:

• The living room
  
• Home office
  
• Media room
  
• Central hallway
  
• Study nook
  
• Business network cabinet

This gives you a strong, reliable wired connection exactly where you need it, without relocating the NBN hardware.

Benefits:

• Faster, more stable internet
  
• Better coverage for the whole home
  
• No NBN approval required
  
• Fully compliant with Australian cabling standards

Install Multiple Data Points for Better Connectivity

If different areas of your home need reliable internet, gaming rooms, offices, smart TVs, or security systems, Boiso’s can install several data points connected back to the NBN box. This creates a mini home network with wired stability throughout the property.

Ideal for:

• Strata units
  
• Large homes
  
• Home offices
  
• Businesses
  
• Smart-home setups

Upgrade Your Modem Placement 

If your modem/router is currently stuck near the NBN box in a poor location (like a garage), Boiso’s Electrical Services can install a new data outlet in a better location and relocate your modem there. They specialise in home network setups, data cabling, and socket relocation. Your NBN box stays where it is, but your modem moves to where it works best.

Install a Structured Home Networking System

For modern homes and businesses that rely on strong internet across multiple rooms, a structured cabling system is the ideal long-term solution. This turns your home or office into a professionally wired network, perfect for streaming, gaming, video calls, and security systems.

Improve Coverage With Access Points

If rewiring isn’t ideal, Boiso’s can install wired access points throughout the home. These aren’t the same as cheap plug-in Wi-Fi boosters; they’re hardwired devices that deliver full-speed coverage across your property.

Great for:

• Double-brick homes
  
• Long floorplans
  
• Multi-storey properties
  
• Outdoor areas and sheds

Request an Official NBN Relocation

If the NBN box is genuinely in an unacceptable location, such as inside a cupboard, blocking a door, or positioned unsafely, you can request an official relocation by an NBN-approved technician.

However:

• It can be expensive
  
• It has strict rules
  
• Availability varies by area
  
• Wait times can be long

Most homeowners choose internal cabling upgrades instead, because they’re quicker, cheaper, and far more flexible.

A poorly placed NBN connection box doesn’t mean you’re stuck with slow Wi-Fi or constant dropouts. With professional data cabling solutions from Boiso’s Electrical Services, you can enjoy fast, stable internet exactly where you need it, without unnecessary costs or delays.

Need better NBN performance? Contact Boiso’s Electrical Services for expert data cabling and network upgrades across Emerald and the Central Highlands.

Strata properties, from small apartment blocks to large multi-building complexes, rely on safe, reliable electrical systems to keep residents comfortable and protected. But with dozens of residents, aging infrastructure, and high demand on shared electrical assets, faults are inevitable. For strata managers, the key is fixing issues fast, safely, and with minimal disruption to residents.

Overloaded Circuits and Constant Tripping

As appliances get bigger and electricity use increases, many older strata buildings struggle to cope with modern loads. Air conditioners, dryers, induction cooktops, and EV chargers can easily push circuits beyond their limit.

Common symptoms include:

• RCDs tripping repeatedly
  
• Lights dimming or flickering
  
• Appliances losing power
  
• Burn marks or warm switch plates

How to fix it fast:

A load assessment from a licensed electrician can identify overloaded circuits. Boiso’s can rebalance circuits, install new circuits where required, and upgrade switchboards so the building meets current electrical demands and safety standards.

Outdated or Unsafe Switchboards

Many strata complexes still run on outdated fuse-style switchboards or poorly modified systems. These pose serious risks, such as:

• Electrical fires
  
• Shock hazards
  
• Equipment damage
  
• Non-compliance with AS/NZS 3000
  

How to fix it fast:

Boiso’s provides modern switchboard upgrades with:

• RCD protection
  
• Surge protection
  
• Proper labelling
  
• Clean, safe cabling
  
• Compliance documentation

A modern switchboard instantly improves the safety and reliability of the entire building.

Failing Common-Area Lighting

Poor lighting in carparks, stairwells, corridors, and pathways isn’t just inconvenient; it’s a safety hazard and liability risk. Many strata buildings still rely on old halogen or fluorescent lights that constantly fail or chew through power.

How to fix it fast:

Upgrading to LED lighting delivers:

• Better visibility
  
• Lower electricity bills
  
• Fewer replacements
  
• Improved security
  
• Longer lifespans

Boiso’s can help with LED systems, setups, and emergency lighting where needed.

NBN, Phone Line and Data Faults

Strata buildings often experience NBN and data issues due to old or damaged internal cabling. Common problems include:

• Dropouts
  
• Slow speeds
  
• Faulty sockets
  
• Damaged lines
  
• Poor Wi-Fi coverage in shared areas

How to fix it fast:

As specialists in data and communications, Boiso’s can repair, upgrade, and replace internal cabling, install new data points, and ensure each unit receives reliable connectivity. We can also assist with intercom and smart-access system cabling.

Smoke Alarm Non-Compliance

Strata properties must comply with Queensland’s strict interconnected smoke alarm laws. Many buildings still use expired, incorrect, or non-interconnected alarms.

How to fix it fast:

Boiso’s can perform full compliance checks and install:

• Hardwired photoelectric smoke alarms
  
• Interconnected systems across rooms
  
• Alarms positioned in QLD legislation
  
• Replacement alarms for individual lots

This protects residents and ensures the building meets insurance and legal obligations.

Faulty Intercom, Security and Access Systems

Strata residents rely on intercoms and access-control systems every day. When they fail, frustration quickly sets in.

Typical issues include:

• Intercom buzzers are not working
  
• Doors not releasing
  
• Poor audio or video quality
  
• Damaged cabling in risers or ceilings
  
• Outdated systems no longer supported

How to fix it fast:

Boiso’s repairs and access-control systems ensure wiring is compliant and communication lines are clear and reliable.

Dodgy DIY Wiring from Previous Owners

Unfortunately, strata electricians often uncover “DIY special” wiring hidden behind walls, loose connections, exposed cabling, incorrect junction boxes, and unsafe modifications made by unlicensed individuals.

How to fix it fast:

Our licensed electricians can identify and fix unsafe wiring, restore compliance, and document any repairs for the strata file.

Electrical issues in strata properties can escalate quickly, affecting multiple residents and creating unnecessary risks. With the right team on hand, most problems can be identified and resolved fast. Boiso’s Electrical Services provides expert, reliable strata electrical support throughout Emerald and the Central Highlands, including repairs, upgrades, compliance checks, data cabling, intercom fixes, lighting upgrades, and emergency call-outs.

Need a trusted strata electrician? Contact Boiso’s Electrical Services today for fast, professional service.

In the mining industry, power isn’t just a convenience; it’s the lifeline of daily operations. From machinery and processing equipment to communications and safety systems, every minute without power costs money and increases risk. That’s why mining operations across Emerald and the Central Highlands rely on strong, well-designed emergency power systems.

Why Emergency Power Matters on Mining Sites

In remote regions like the Central Highlands, power outages can occur due to storms, grid issues, maintenance shutdowns, or equipment faults. Without reliable backup power, critical systems, including ventilation, pumps, lighting, and communications, can fail instantly.

Having a properly installed emergency power system ensures:

• Continuous operation of essential plant and safety systems
  
• Protection for sensitive electrical equipment
  
• Uninterrupted communication during emergencies
  
• Safer working conditions for all personnel

In mining environments, these aren’t luxuries; they’re non-negotiable.

Industrial-Grade Generators for Harsh Conditions

Generators are the backbone of any emergency power setup. For mining sites in Emerald and surrounding areas, durability and reliability are key.

Industrial-grade generators designed to:

• Automatically activate when mains power fails
  
• Handle large loads across multiple circuits
  
• Operate efficiently for long periods
  
• Integrate seamlessly with existing electrical and control systems

Automatic and Manual Switchover Systems

When grid power drops, your site must switch to generator power immediately and safely. That’s where changeover systems come in.

• Manual changeover switches — controlled by your on-site team
  
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) — detect outages, start the generator, and change supply within seconds

For large mining operations, ATS systems are often the best choice, ensuring smooth transitions and avoiding operational interruptions. Our electricians design switchovers that prioritise safety, performance, and compliance.

Safety and Compliance for Mining Environments

Emergency power on mining sites must meet strict requirements under the Electrical Safety Act, Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act, and various Australian Standards.

Ensure that every installation is:

• Completed by fully licensed electricians
  
• Equipped with compliant earthing, protection devices, and isolators
  
• Tested under realistic site conditions
  
• Documented and certified for compliance
  
• Safe, reliable, and ready for emergency operation

Routine Testing and Preventive Maintenance

A generator that “should” work isn’t enough; it must work every time. Regular testing prevents failures during genuine emergencies.

Make scheduled maintenance, including:

• Load bank tests
  
• Fuel and lubrication system checks
  
• ATS performance checks
  
• Battery and starter inspections
  
• Switchboard and earthing verification

Customised Solutions for Every Mine Site

No two mining operations are exactly alike. From coal mines to workshops, processing plants to remote satellite sites, each location has unique power-supply requirements. 

When it comes to mining in Emerald and the Central Highlands, reliable backup power is essential for safety, productivity, and compliance. A well-designed and professionally installed emergency power system ensures your site stays online, no matter what happens.

Boiso’s Electrical Services installs and maintains generators and switchovers for safe, continuous operation.

Electricity is something we rely on every day, but it can also be incredibly dangerous if something goes wrong. A single fault in wiring or an appliance can cause an electric shock, serious injury, or even a fire. That’s why (RCDs), also known as safety switches, are such an important part of every modern electrical system. 

How RCDs Prevent Electrocution

Electrical shock happens when current flows through the human body. Even a small amount, as little as 30 milliamps, can cause heart failure or muscle paralysis. RCDs are specifically designed to detect these small leakage currents. The moment a fault occurs, they trip instantly, cutting off power before it can cause serious harm.

It’s especially important in areas with higher risk, like:

• Bathrooms and laundries
  
• Outdoor power outlets
  
• Kitchens and wet areas
  
• Workshops and sheds

By isolating power the moment a fault is detected, RCDs dramatically reduce the risk of electric shock and electrocution.

How RCDs Help Prevent Electrical Fires

RCDs don’t just protect people, they also protect property.When wiring or appliances become damaged, small electrical “leaks” can create heat and arcing, which can easily start a fire inside your walls or roof space. RCDs cut power to faulty circuits before that heat builds up, reducing the likelihood of electrical fires caused by insulation breakdown, water ingress, or wiring faults. Combined with regular inspections and safe power usage, RCDs are one of the simplest ways to protect your home from fire risk.

Legal Requirements in Queensland

In Queensland, RCDs are mandatory for all new homes and for rental or sale properties that have had electrical work done. If you’re unsure whether your home meets the current Queensland Electrical Safety Act requirements, a quick inspection from a licensed 

Protect Your Home and Family

RCDs are small devices that make a big impact, preventing electrocution, reducing fire risks, and giving you peace of mind every time you switch something on. If your switchboard is outdated or you’re unsure whether your RCDs are working properly, get in touch with Boiso’s Electrical Services today.