Amali Electric

Field notes

Plain English notes from
the licensed perspective.

Switchboards, aircon sizing, security system picks and the things we wish more Australians knew about their electrical, security and air conditioning systems.

Hikvision vs Dahua: which CCTV brand is best for Australian homes and businesses in 2026
Featured · CCTV 8 min

Hikvision vs Dahua: which CCTV brand is best for Australian homes and businesses in 2026

Both brands run the local market. We break down ColorVu vs TiOC, AcuSense vs WizSense, and which one to put on your house.

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Bosch alarm systems: why Australian installers trust them (AS 2201 explained)
CCTV 6 min

Bosch alarm systems: why Australian installers trust them (AS 2201 explained)

The Solution 2000, 3000 and 6000 series are the panels we keep specifying. Here's the honest reason why.

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CCTV licensing in NSW: what every business owner needs to know before installing cameras
Compliance 7 min

CCTV licensing in NSW: what every business owner needs to know before installing cameras

Hiring an unlicensed installer is a fast track to fines and uninsured liability. Here's how to check.

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AI-powered security cameras: the 2026 trend changing Australian home protection
CCTV 7 min

AI-powered security cameras: the 2026 trend changing Australian home protection

Smarter alerts, fewer false alarms, and a market growing 5.76% a year. The shift is real.

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Split system vs ducted air conditioning: the complete 2026 cost and efficiency guide
Aircon 9 min

Split system vs ducted air conditioning: the complete 2026 cost and efficiency guide

It's not always ducted. Sometimes the maths says zoned splits. Here's the honest comparison.

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Why you should service your air conditioner every 6 months: the science of efficiency
Aircon 6 min

Why you should service your air conditioner every 6 months: the science of efficiency

Not an upsell, just physics. The data behind a biannual maintenance schedule.

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Understanding air conditioner energy star ratings: what Australian homeowners need to know
Aircon 7 min

Understanding air conditioner energy star ratings: what Australian homeowners need to know

Stars on the box, dollars on your bill. The labels actually mean something — once you know what.

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10 warning signs your switchboard needs an upgrade — before it becomes dangerous
Electrical 8 min

10 warning signs your switchboard needs an upgrade — before it becomes dangerous

Your switchboard is the control centre of your electrical system. Here's how to tell when it's a fire hazard.

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RCD safety switches explained: why every Australian home needs them
Electrical 6 min

RCD safety switches explained: why every Australian home needs them

30 milliamps. 30 milliseconds. The difference between a scare and a fatality.

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Commercial electrical compliance in Australia: a business owner's maintenance checklist
Compliance 9 min

Commercial electrical compliance in Australia: a business owner's maintenance checklist

Fines, voided insurance, or worse. The maintenance checklist every Australian business owner should have on the wall.

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