French Electrical on The Edge TV

In February 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle plunged New Zealand into darkness, leaving nearly 234,000 homes powerless—some for over a week. This blackout wasn’t just an inconvenience; it brought daily life to a halt. Shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, and even petrol stations...

The Thompsons were getting ready for bed when Mr Thompson noticed the motion sensor security lights turn on outside, illuminating a shadowy figure lurking by their front gate. The backyard lights then flickered on as well, exposing another trespasser. The startled...

French Electrical is celebrating its fiftieth birthday this year, and it’s a story of humble beginnings and relentless growth – they’ve been servicing the Auckland area since 1974! To mark the occasion, we asked some questions of some of the team: Chris French is the...

From popcorn mishaps to hilarious audience reactions, the theatre experience often provides more than just a movie—a memorable journey filled with emotional moments. “I’d gone to the movies to watch ‘Infinity War’. A few patrons had dressed up, and this guy, about...

“Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others.” Avondale Lifecare is a 67-bed rest home and hospital that offers dementia and medical care. After an electrical fire broke out, ambulance crews assessed more than 30...

Power surges happen for various reasons; in rural and residential areas, they can happen when a car crashes into a power pole, a tree falls on a power line, or a possum climbs into a transformer box. In the city or industrial and commercial areas, power surges usually...

Embrace the future of transportation by installing your own charging station right at home. As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular, so are the convenience and cost-effectiveness of having a charging station at home. Gone are the days of scrambling to...

Emergency lighting is predominantly found in commercial buildings, and it’s a fundamental safety feature offering illumination when standard lighting fails. It plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of occupants during emergencies.Like regular...

It’s the Summer we’ve all been asking for, with predictions of more hot weather still to come. The after-sun has been used as much as the sunscreen, and with this much sun, air conditioning is a reset to keep enjoying the rest of the day. There’s nothing better than...

A long-term electrical maintenance plan for your property is essential for several reasons. And if you are only reacting when something goes wrong, you could be in for a shock (pun intended). Budgeting. A maintenance plan is helpful because it lets you predict the...