{"id":2046,"date":"2025-10-16T14:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T04:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/?page_id=2046"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:17:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T05:47:36","slug":"do-i-need-to-check-my-safety-switch-rcd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/do-i-need-to-check-my-safety-switch-rcd\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need to Check My Safety Switch (RCD)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2046\" class=\"elementor elementor-2046\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37ede4f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37ede4f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-423e95a\" data-id=\"423e95a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aee877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aee877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I need to check my Safety Switch?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a235d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a235d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"tldr\">\n<h2 id=\"tldr\">TL;DR (Quick Answer)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Yes \u2014 check it or let Metrolec experts do this for you every few months.<\/strong> It is critical to ensure it cuts off quickly and effectively should something go wrong.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>If it won\u2019t trip or won\u2019t reset,<\/strong> call a licensed electrician right away. In effective Safety Switches are life threatening.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Old, damaged, or constantly tripping units<\/strong> should be professionally assessed and likely replaced.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Need help?<\/strong> Call <strong>Metrolec<\/strong> on <a href=\"tel:0408821131\">0408\u00a0821\u00a0131<\/a> for friendly advice and testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<em>According to SafeWork SA and the Australian Wiring Rules (AS\/NZS\u00a03000), safety switches are essential protection devices. Regular homeowner testing are essential to ensure they are ready to do their job.<\/em>\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75f009f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75f009f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1570\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2051\" alt=\"check your safety switch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch.webp 1570w, https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch-300x115.webp 300w, https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch-1024x391.webp 1024w, https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch-768x294.webp 768w, https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/safety-switch-1536x587.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1570px) 100vw, 1570px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d771856 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d771856\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8aa6f9\" data-id=\"d8aa6f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-443d541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"443d541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShort answer: <strong>yes<\/strong> \u2014 and it\u2019s easier than you might think. Here in Gawler and across the Barossa Metrolec can test and advise on replacement if needed. Your safety switch <em>(otherwise called an RCD switch)<\/em> is the tiny device in your switchboard that can save a life in milliseconds if something goes wrong. Like a smoke alarm, it needs a quick check now and then so you know it\u2019ll work when it matters.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa819d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfa819d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What our Customers say ...<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9feb9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"e9feb9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"reviews-list grid\">\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">Worked wonders!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jack and the team were able to work wonders with our air conditioner install, it was a complicated job, and they completed it with high quality. Money well spent.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Umberto Tedesco\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2025-08-16\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t16 August 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21weFVuWkxielZmT0RGSk9IUnNjVGR4UjB4NlNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmpxUnZLbzVfODFJOHRscTdxR0x6SVE%7C0cfaLrPYggy%7C?hl=en-AU&#038;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0&#038;kgs=dd8c157f6afdcf0b&#038;shem=shrtsdl&#038;utm_source=shrtsdl,sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">Emergency Callout<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pete did an emergency call out for us on a Saturday night, and very competently fixed the problem, giving a clear explanation, and follow through. His attention to detail and safety was excellent, and he answered all our questions clearly. He was very fair and reasonable in charging for his services. We confidently recommend him.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Kathryn Fennell\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2025-05-09\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t9 May 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZOXJDV1h3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCY9rCWXw%7CCgwIn6DcwAYQgJz8kAM%7C?hl=en-AU&#038;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0&#038;kgs=7acb4b0b075dd06e&#038;shem=shrtsdl&#038;utm_source=shrtsdl,sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">Extremely good service and value for money<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following our extremely good service and value for money from Metrolec when replacing our air conditioning we asked Pete and Jack to come back out and update some lighting for us, changing from our traditional 70s lighting to LED down lights. They were prompt, efficient and ensured that we were informed as to the best options for our living areas. We couldn't be happier with the results. I actually didn't realise how much difference down lights would make to the functionality of our home until we finished the install and turned them on. Modern, effective and they've completely changed the look of our living areas.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Linda Batten\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2025-04-18\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t18 April 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUN3dDczaFBnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCwt73hPg%7CCgwIl9f3vgYQiNff1QE%7C?hl=en-AU&#038;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0&#038;kgs=0ef1fb8cb1eef537&#038;shem=shrtsdl&#038;utm_source=shrtsdl,sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">We couldn&#039;t be happier<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following our extremely good service and value for money from Metrolec when replacing our air conditioning we asked Pete and Jack to come back out and update some lighting for us, changing from our traditional 70s lighting to LED down lights. They were prompt, efficient and ensured that we were informed as to the best options for our living areas. We couldn't be happier with the results. I actually didn't realise how much difference down lights would make to the functionality of our home until we finished the install and turned them on. Modern, effective and they've completely changed the look of our living areas.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Lynne Sewer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2025-04-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t10 April 2025\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/Cq81ylcwbmxoyeThm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">Best Electrician ever.<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter at Metrolec electrical I highly recommend.<br \/>Best Electrician ever.<br \/>I thought this old-fashioned service died with the birth of the millennials.<br \/>It is so good to see that such excellent service is still here. Thank you, Pete, for your quick response and for solving a very difficult electrical problem.<br \/>Thanks mate.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Frapete\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2024-09-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t12 September 2024\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/@-34.5937492,138.7577396,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqcXVuTlNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579?hl=en-AU&#038;entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">He even followed up!<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peter went above and beyond to fix our electrical issues outside of hours (11:30pm!) with great patience and kindness. He even followed up the next day to make sure the issue was still resolved - amazing service! We would be happy to recommend him to anyone.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Molly B\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2023-10-10\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t10 October 2023\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQtX01DRzR3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID-_MCG4wE%7CCgwI1ev8mwYQsLTD6gE%7C?hl=en-AU&#038;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0&#038;kgs=3a48ad0c22cc3ca7&#038;shem=shrtsdl&#038;utm_source=shrtsdl,sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">Ben Smith<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I'd recommend using Peter from Metrolec for any electrical or air conditioning needs. He was very helpful over the phone and once I had made my mind up to wanting a new split system he booked me in and had it installed within 4days. Peter and his team were very honest and reliable with very high quality workmanship. I'll be definitely using them again in the future and will be forwarding his name to my friends and family.<br \/>100% happy customer Thanks again Peter<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Ben Smith\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time class=\"review-date\" datetime=\"2017-08-16\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t16 August 2017\t\t\t\t\t<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/@-34.5937492,138.7577396,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwNjZ5NzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579?hl=en-AU&#038;entry=ttu&#038;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"review-card\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"review-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-stars\" aria-label=\"5 out of 5\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"review-title\">I cannot speak highly enough of Metrolec<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 months ago<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I cannot speak highly enough of Metrolec Electrical and Air-conditioning. They are prompt when returning calls. They are informative and keep the customer \"in the know\" with regard to what decisions they are making. For example, when I recently needed two power-points they made sure that I understood what the problem was. They used lay-persons' language to help me understand. Their communication and respectful manners make speaking to them hassle-free. I can recommend them highly.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<footer class=\"review-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\u2014 Helen Lindstrom\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"review-location\">, Gawler<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00b7 <a class=\"review-source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2eFpldDdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICvxZet7QE%7CCgsIkvHtugYQkOPhBw%7C?hl=en-AU&#038;source=sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0&#038;kgs=a82cda5adb672b11&#038;shem=shrtsdl&#038;utm_source=shrtsdl,sh\/x\/kp\/local\/m1\/0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSource: Google Reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t<\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#localbusiness\",\n    \"name\": \"Metrolec - Electrician in Gawler, Barossa Valley & surrounding areas\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/\",\n    \"telephone\": \"0408 821 131\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/storage\/2022\/07\/Metrolec-Airconditioning-Logo-sized.png\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"streetAddress\": \"Servicing all suburbs north of Adelaide\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Gawler\",\n        \"addressRegion\": \"SA\",\n        \"postalCode\": \"5118\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Australia\"\n    },\n    \"sameAs\": [\n        \"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?cid=7746155783950108025\"\n    ],\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#aggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"5.00\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 8,\n        \"itemReviewed\": {\n            \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n            \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#localbusiness\",\n            \"name\": \"Metrolec - Electrician in Gawler, Barossa Valley & surrounding areas\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/\",\n            \"address\": {\n                \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n                \"streetAddress\": \"Servicing all suburbs north of Adelaide\",\n                \"addressLocality\": \"Gawler\",\n                \"addressRegion\": \"SA\",\n                \"postalCode\": \"5118\",\n                \"addressCountry\": \"Australia\"\n            },\n            \"telephone\": \"0408 821 131\"\n        }\n    },\n    \"review\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Review\",\n            \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#review-2025-08-16-2062\",\n            \"reviewBody\": \"Jack and the team were able to work wonders with our air conditioner install, it was a complicated job, and they completed it with high quality. 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He was very helpful over the phone and once I had made my mind up to wanting a new split system he booked me in and had it installed within 4days. Peter and his team were very honest and reliable with very high quality workmanship. I'll be definitely using them again in the future and will be forwarding his name to my friends and family.100% happy customer Thanks again Peter\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2017-08-16\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Person\",\n                \"name\": \"Ben Smith\"\n            },\n            \"reviewRating\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Rating\",\n                \"ratingValue\": \"5\",\n                \"bestRating\": \"5\"\n            },\n            \"itemReviewed\": {\n                \"@type\": \"LocalBusiness\",\n                \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#localbusiness\",\n                \"name\": \"Metrolec - Electrician in Gawler, Barossa Valley & surrounding areas\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/\",\n                \"address\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n                    \"streetAddress\": \"Servicing all suburbs north of Adelaide\",\n                    \"addressLocality\": \"Gawler\",\n                    \"addressRegion\": \"SA\",\n                    \"postalCode\": \"5118\",\n                    \"addressCountry\": \"Australia\"\n                },\n                \"telephone\": \"0408 821 131\"\n            },\n            \"name\": \"Ben Smith\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/reviews\/@-34.5937492,138.7577396,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMwNjZ5NzJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x6b7fdfa5052f0579?hl=en-AU&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTAxMy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Review\",\n            \"@id\": \"https:\/\/metrolec.net.au\/#review--2066\",\n            \"reviewBody\": \"10 months ago\\n\\n\\n\\nI cannot speak highly enough of Metrolec Electrical and Air-conditioning. 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If it\u2019s sticky, worn, or faulty, it may not trip quickly\u2014or at all. A 10\u2011second check a few times a year helps avoid nasty shocks, electrical fires, and insurance headaches if something goes wrong.\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f0037d\" data-id=\"7f0037d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec53331 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ec53331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"how-to-check\">\n<h2 id=\"how-to-check\">Can you check it?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Of course, but the team at Metrolec are experts in this field. Why take any risks when it comes to personal safety and the safety of your family home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong>If you proceed to test it yourself, ensure that if it doesn\u2019t trip, trips very slowly, or won\u2019t reset, stop and call Metrolec<\/strong> on <a href=\"tel:0408821131\">0408\u00a0821\u00a0131<\/a>. That\u2019s a sign the unit or wiring needs attention.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-832606d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"832606d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-570dc1b\" data-id=\"570dc1b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d8c818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4d8c818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"five-signs\">\n<h2 id=\"five-signs\">Five simple signs your safety switch needs testing or replacement<\/h2>\n<h3>1) It keeps tripping for \u201cno reason\u201d<\/h3>\nOccasional trips happen\u2014storms, a dodgy kettle, wet outdoor sockets. But <strong>regular<\/strong> random trips suggest a hidden fault or a tired switch. Try unplugging appliances one by one; if it still trips with nothing plugged in, it\u2019s time to get it checked.\n<h3>2) It won\u2019t reset or stay on<\/h3>\nIf the lever won\u2019t latch ON, the switch is seeing a fault\u2014or it\u2019s failed internally. Don\u2019t force it. Leave it OFF and book a licensed electrician. This is one to treat as <strong>urgent<\/strong>.\n<h3>3) You can smell burning or hear buzzing at the switchboard<\/h3>\nBurnt\u2011plastic smells, visible scorch marks, or a buzzing\/humming sound are red\u2011flag warnings of heat or arcing. Turn power off at the main switch and call an electrician straight away.\n<h3>4) The TEST button does nothing<\/h3>\nPressing <strong>T<\/strong> should trip the safety switch immediately. If the lights stay on, the switch isn\u2019t protecting you. Arrange a prompt replacement.\n<h3>5) It\u2019s old or the board\u2019s never been upgraded<\/h3>\nOlder homes around Gawler and the Barossa sometimes have only one safety switch\u2014or none on the lighting circuits. Modern practice is RCD protection across all household circuits. If your unit looks decades old or you\u2019re unsure what\u2019s protected, ask for an assessment.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d71ff5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d71ff5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88f3685\" data-id=\"88f3685\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a3bd0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1a3bd0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don't wait till it fails!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21f667 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e21f667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:0408821131\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-comment\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call 0408 821 131 now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1181804 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1181804\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-061cebd\" data-id=\"061cebd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7121e80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"7121e80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"insurance\">\n<h2 id=\"insurance\">A quick word on insurance &amp; compliance<\/h2>\nInsurers expect a <em>safe, well\u2011maintained<\/em> electrical installation. If an incident occurs and your safety switch is missing, faulty, or knowingly ignored, it may complicate claims and liability. Keeping your RCDs tested and up to standard is a simple way to protect your family\u2014and your policy.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-38641e5\" data-id=\"38641e5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e441b94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e441b94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"when-to-call\">\n<h2 id=\"when-to-call\">When should I call Metrolec?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>The TEST button doesn\u2019t trip the switch.<\/li>\n \t<li>The switch won\u2019t reset or keeps tripping with nothing plugged in.<\/li>\n \t<li>You smell burning, see scorch marks, or hear buzzing at the board.<\/li>\n \t<li>Your switchboard is old, you\u2019ve only got one RCD, or you\u2019re just not sure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWe\u2019re locals\u2014friendly, on time, and we explain things in plain English. For quick testing, fault\u2011finding, or upgrades, call <strong>Metrolec on <a href=\"tel:0408821131\">0408\u00a0821\u00a0131<\/a><\/strong>.\n\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d074e9c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d074e9c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c152332\" data-id=\"c152332\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cdff92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cdff92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don't wait till it fails!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d727d3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5d727d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:0408821131\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-comment\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call 0408 821 131 now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b41b6b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b41b6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc8a70a\" data-id=\"cc8a70a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af0f073 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"af0f073\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"faq\">\n<h2 id=\"faq\">FAQ \u2014 Real questions we hear from homeowners<\/h2>\n<h3>\u201cDo I really need to check it? It looks fine.\u201d<\/h3>\nYes. It can look perfect and still be sticky inside. The test takes 30\u201360 seconds and proves it\u2019ll trip when it needs to.\n<h3>\u201cHow often should I press the TEST button?\u201d<\/h3>\nEvery few months is a good habit\u2014many people do it when their power bill arrives. Workplaces have formal schedules; for homes, a simple seasonal check is great.\n<h3>\u201cWhy does mine keep tripping?\u201d<\/h3>\nOften it\u2019s a faulty appliance (kettle, toaster, fridge) or moisture in an outdoor socket. Unplug everything on that circuit and try again. If it still trips, there\u2019s likely a wiring fault or a failing RCD\u2014time to call us.\n<h3>\u201cIs a safety switch the same as a circuit breaker?\u201d<\/h3>\nNo. A safety switch (RCD) protects <em>people<\/em> from electric shock by cutting power very quickly when it senses leakage. A circuit breaker protects <em>wiring<\/em> from overloads and short circuits. Many modern devices combine both, but the TEST button is the giveaway\u2014it means you\u2019ve got RCD protection.\n<h3>\u201cMy house is older\u2014do I need more than one?\u201d<\/h3>\nPossibly. Older boards often have just a single RCD on power points. Today, it\u2019s normal to protect more (or all) circuits, including lighting. We can check what you\u2019ve got and advise the simplest upgrade.\n<h3>\u201cWill this affect my insurance?\u201d<\/h3>\nIf something goes wrong and your electrical installation isn\u2019t safe or maintained, claims can get complicated. Keeping your safety switches tested and up\u2011to\u2011standard is a smart prevention step.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c362d0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c362d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b564b2\" data-id=\"3b564b2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba0caea elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ba0caea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section aria-labelledby=\"cta\">\n<h2 id=\"cta\">Near Gawler and need a hand? We\u2019re local.<\/h2>\nMetrolec is a local, community\u2011minded electrical team serving Gawler and surronding regions along with the Barossa. We\u2019re known for friendly service, great reviews and we\u2019re happy to help with all home &amp; business electricals, quick tests, fixes, and sensible upgrades\u2014no jargon.\n\n<strong>Call Metrolec on <a href=\"tel:0408821131\">0408\u00a0821\u00a0131<\/a><\/strong> for advice or to book a visit.\n\n<em>Note:<\/em> For technical sticklers\u2014yes, the Wiring Rules (AS\/NZS 3000) and SafeWork SA guidance back up everything we\u2019ve said here: safety switches save lives, and regular homeowner testing keeps them ready.\n\n<\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3df965b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3df965b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c056cb7\" data-id=\"c056cb7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27893a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27893a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Don't wait till it fails!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247be3d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"247be3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"tel:0408821131\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-comment\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Call 0408 821 131 now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0353627 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0353627\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41c6fe0\" data-id=\"41c6fe0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9463599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"9463599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=gawler&#038;t=m&#038;z=11&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"gawler\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"gawler\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need to check my Safety Switch? 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