Domestic
Electrical installations for homes, with a strong focus on keeping them compliant, safe and protected.
- Switchboards and safety switches
- Power points and lighting
- Smoke alarm installation and replacement
- Fault finding and repairs
Wired for safety,from the switchboard to the garage.
Craimatt Electrical is a new electrical business south of Perth, built on over 30 years of hands-on experience. Peter delivers domestic, commercial and industrial installations with one priority: keeping homes compliant, safe and protected.
Servicing south of Perth, and further afield when the work requires it.
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What do you need wired?
Switch one on to see what is included.
Domestic
- Switchboards and safety switches
- Power points and lighting
- Smoke alarm installation
Industrial
- Switchboards and distribution
- Power for equipment and machinery
- Fault finding and maintenance
Smoke alarms
- Date code checked on every alarm
- The right alarm in the right place
- Garage and battery charging detection
Safety and reliability are our priority.
We provide professional electrical services with a strong focus on keeping homes compliant, safe and protected.
Every job, whether it is a single power point or a full switchboard, starts from the same question: will this keep the people who use it safe for years after we leave? That is the standard behind Craimatt Electrical.
Domestic, commercial and industrial, held to one standard.
Commercial
Electrical installations for shops, offices and other commercial sites, where reliable power matters every working day.
- Power and lighting
- Switchboards
- Fault finding and maintenance
Industrial
Electrical installations for industrial sites, done with the same safety first approach as a family home.
- Switchboards and distribution
- Power for equipment and machinery
- Fault finding and maintenance
The alarm on your ceiling has a use-by date.
Smoke alarms are an essential part of every home's safety system. But like any electronic device, they wear out. Alarms that are 10 years or older should be replaced so they keep providing reliable protection.
The difficulty is that an old alarm looks exactly like a working one. Nothing on the ceiling tells you it has reached the end of its life. The only way to know is to check the date.
This is not only our view. The Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services states that all smoke and heat alarms must be replaced every 10 years, including hardwired alarms. Read the DFES guidance.
The zero is a ceiling alarm. Most have a date code on the back.
How old is your alarm?
Twist the alarm off its base and look for the date code on the back. Choose the year it was made, not the year it was installed.
Date of manufacture--/----
Replace by--/----
Choose a year to check.
If you cannot find a date, the alarm is probably old. Use "I can't find a date" below.
What a Craimatt alarm check covers
- Age
- The date code on every alarm, so nothing is assumed.
- Type and position
- The right device in the right place.
- Compliance
- Whether your alarms meet the requirements that apply to your property, and what needs to change if they do not.
- The garage
- What is charging out there, and whether anything gives early warning.
Hardwired alarms must be installed or replaced by a licensed electrician. Requirements vary with the age and use of the property, so we confirm what applies to yours.
What is charging in your garage tonight?
More household batteries, power tools, e-bikes and other rechargeable equipment are being stored and charged in garages than ever before. That brings an electrical and battery related fire risk that deserves far more awareness.
- E-bikes
- E-scooters
- Power tool batteries
- Garden equipment
- Spare packs and chargers
A fire can develop quickly. Early warning gives you time to respond, and can stop a small incident becoming a major fire.
Where the first alarm sounds changes everything.
Alarms in the hallway and bedrooms only sound once smoke reaches them. Start a fire in the garage and compare having detection there with having none.
Everything is quiet.
Choose a case, then start the fire.
Illustrative layout only. Alarm positions depend on your home and the requirements that apply to it.
Safer charging habits
- Stay close. Avoid leaving batteries or devices unattended while they charge, and avoid charging overnight.
- Keep it clear. Charge on a hard surface, away from blankets, clothing, paper and anything that burns easily.
- Use the right charger. Only the one supplied with the device, or a certified one that suits the battery.
- Check the battery. Stop using any battery that is damaged or swollen.
- Add early warning. Fit a smoke alarm or thermal detector where devices are charged, especially in the garage.
Based on advice from the WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services. Read the DFES guidance.
What Craimatt can do for your garage
Install early warning detection suited to your garage or charging area, so a small incident is caught while there is still time to respond. And talk through what is charging out there, plainly and without alarm.
Book a smoke alarm and garage checkA new name. Over thirty years of experience.
Craimatt Electrical is new. Peter's experience is not.
With over 30 years of hands-on work in electrical installation, Peter brings the judgement that only comes from time on the tools: knowing what to look for, what to question, and what to put right before it becomes a problem.
That is why Craimatt Electrical treats smoke alarm compliance and early fire detection as a specialty, not an add-on. It is where careful electrical work and real-world safety meet.
- Owner
- Peter
- Experience
- Over 30 years hands-on
- Work
- Domestic, commercial and industrial installations
- Specialty
- Smoke alarm compliance and early fire detection
- Area
- South of Perth, further by arrangement
South of Perth, and further when the job needs it.
Craimatt Electrical works primarily south of Perth. If your project is further afield, ask. Peter is willing to travel when the work requires it.
The map is indicative, so if you are not sure whether we cover your suburb or town, call and ask.
Call 0425 858 581Straight answers.
How often should smoke alarms be replaced?
When they reach 10 years old, or earlier if the manufacturer's expiry date is sooner. The date code is on the back of the alarm. The 10 year limit applies to hardwired alarms as well as battery powered ones.
Can I replace a hardwired alarm myself?
No. Alarms connected to mains power must be installed or replaced by a licensed electrician.
Does my garage need a smoke alarm or a heat alarm?
The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services recommends a smoke alarm or thermal detector wherever devices are charged, especially garages. Which device suits yours depends on the space, because dust and fumes in a garage can set off an ordinary smoke alarm. We recommend the right one for your garage.
Is it safe to charge an e-bike or power tool battery overnight?
Fire authorities advise against leaving batteries and devices charging unattended or overnight. Charge on a hard surface away from anything flammable, use the charger supplied with the device, and make sure there is suitable detection in the area.
Where does Craimatt Electrical work?
Craimatt Electrical works primarily south of Perth, Western Australia, and is willing to travel further when the work requires it.
Do you take on commercial and industrial work?
Yes. Craimatt Electrical carries out domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations.
What will it cost?
It depends on the number of alarms, the type of device and how your property is wired. Call or send a few details and Peter will give you a quote.
Talk to Peter.
0425 858 581Servicing south of Perth, and further afield when the work requires it.
Is your smoke alarm 10 years or older?Call Peter to arrange a replacement, or a check of every alarm in the house.