Most homes weren't built with enough power points for how people live now. Whether you need extra power points in the kitchen, a dedicated circuit for a new air conditioner, outdoor power for an alfresco area, or USB charging power points throughout the house, Millar Electrics can add circuits cleanly and to a professional standard. Using power boards and extension leads as a permanent solution is a fire risk. If you find yourself constantly shuffling cables or tripping breakers, the right fix is a proper additional circuit installed by a licensed electrician.
When you need a new circuit (vs adding to an existing one)
Adding a power point to an existing circuit is straightforward when the circuit is lightly loaded. But high-draw appliances (air conditioners, ovens, induction cooktops, EV chargers, dishwashers) should each be on their own dedicated circuit so they don't trip the breaker every time they run alongside another appliance. Workshops and sheds are the extreme case: a sub-board with dedicated circuits sized for welders and compressors. We assess existing load before adding to a circuit, and recommend a new one where it makes sense.
How we keep finishes intact
We run cables through walls and cavities wherever possible to keep the finish clean. For finished homes we use cable feeder rods through plasterboard cavities; for brick walls we route through ceiling voids and drop down internal walls. Where we have to cut plaster we patch it as part of the job. Every new circuit is tested, labelled on your switchboard, and covered by a Certificate of Electrical Safety.
Outdoor and weatherproof power points
Outdoor power points must be IP-rated for the level of weather exposure and installed on a circuit with RCD protection. We use Clipsal 56-series weatherproof enclosures for outdoor power points and ensure cabling is suitable for direct burial or conduit run, depending on the route.
Standards we work to
New circuits and additional GPOs are installed to AS/NZS 3000 (the Wiring Rules), with socket-outlets meeting AS/NZS 3112 (the Australian plug and socket-outlet standard). Cable sizing is calculated under AS/NZS 3008 for the run length and circuit current. RCD protection on new final sub-circuits is required by AS/NZS 3000. Outdoor weatherproof power points are IP-rated for the relevant exposure level; 56-series enclosures meet IP66, which covers everything residential weather throws at them.
