How to protect yourself against NBN scams August 13, 2019NewsCabling, ElectricalThe Captain With much of Sydney currently able to connect to the NBN or close to connection-ready and over 10 million homes across the country able to connect the prevalence of scams from people claiming to represent the NBN Co is on the increase. Scammers often ask for access to your computer or ask for personal or […]
Infinity Cable Recall: Act as soon as possible July 23, 2019NewsCabling, Electrical, SafetyThe Captain Between 2010 and 2013, more than 2,000km of non-compliant electrical cables were installed across New South Wales. From 2016 onwards, Infinity cables are predicted to emerge as a significant safety risk to installed households. *Please note that Captain Cook Electrical has never been associated with or installed Infinity Cables. Imported into Australia from China, Infinity Cables were […]
New wiring regulations and how they affect you February 21, 2019NewsCabling, Electrical, SafetyThe Captain Licensed electricians in Australia must carry out work inline and complying with a range of different federal, state, and industry standards and regulations. These guidelines ensure all electrical work is carried out safely and to a high standard, protecting both residents, the public, and the tradespeople who work in and around the building in the future. […]
What is data cabling November 20, 2018NewsACMA, CablingThe Captain Many people have heard of data cabling, but there is still a lot of confusion as to what it is and what you need it for. Put simply data cabling is a term used to describe the connection and running of cables from one or multiple sources. What can I use data cabling for? Data […]
What is an ACMA Licence February 16, 2018NewsACMA, CablingThe Captain In a nutshell, ACMA stands for the Australian Communications and Media Authority formerly known as ACA and AUSTEL. The ACMA requires that anyone wishing to install, maintain, or repair cabling must be licenced and registered under the cabling provider rules. You can be prosecuted if caught performing cabling work without a registration. Requirements for registration […]