Do you require a new earthing system for your home? Read below to find out how Darebin Electrical can help you.
A fundamental part of every electrical installation is the Main Earth. They are responsible for a pathway that electrical current dissipates through to ground. Reducing the risk of electric shock, fire and electrical equipment.
The system establishes a connection between the homes electrical circuits and the earths conductive surface to effectively create a reference point for voltage levels and a means to discharge fault currents. To request a quote to upgrade your main earth, please click the button below.
To book a service for your Ducted Heater, please give us a call on (03) 9463 1555
It is recommended to have gas heaters serviced every two years to ensure their safety, efficiency, and longevity, as regular maintenance helps prevent potential hazards and maintains optimal performance. Routine servicing includes cleaning, inspection, and any necessary repairs, ensuring that the gas heater operates smoothly and efficiently.
In addition, we also perform carbon monoxide testing during the servicing to guarantee that the gas heater operates safely and does not pose any risk of carbon monoxide leaks, which can be a potentially life-threatening concern.
- Non-functional or Non-existent Earth Cabling: Older types of cabling, often relied on a uninsulated earth wire running alongside power or lighting circuits. Over time, these cables can deteriorate, leading to non-functional or even missing earth cables.
- Compliance with Modern Regulations: New safety regulations require all circuits to have their own insulated earthing cable. Many older systems may not comply with these modern standards.
- Earthing Connected to Water Pipes:In some older homes, the earthing system is connected to metal water pipes in the house. This method is no longer considered an appropriate primary form of protection, as it relies on plumbing that can be altered or damaged without consulting an electrician.
- Lack of Proper Earthing: If the earth system is not set up correctly, the protective devices in your switchboard may not operate as intended. This can increase the risk of electrical hazards, including fires and electrocution.
- Corrosion and Deterioration: Over time, the connection to the earth electrode may corrode, leading to a poor electrical connection. This can result in the earth system becoming non-functional.
The installation of a new earthing system involves the placement of earth rods into the ground at a specific location on the property.
The earth rod is then connected to the electrical system using conductors and bonding. Rigorous testing is conducted to verify the effectiveness of the system, ensuring that it provides a low-resistance path to the earth for electrical faults.
Our electricians can handle the installation to guarantee compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Non-Functional Earth Connections: One of the most frequent issues is a break or disconnection in the earth wire or grounding electrode, which can lead to an ineffective earthing system.
- Corrosion and Deterioration: Over time, corrosion or damage to earth rods, conductors, and connections can degrade the quality of the earth system, increasing resistance to earth and diminishing its effectiveness.
- Inadequate Grounding Conductivity: Poor soil conductivity in the area can result in a high resistance to earth, making the system less efficient. This can be particularly problematic in dry or rocky soil conditions.
- Earthing Connected to Water Pipes: In some older installations, earthing is connected to metal water pipes. This method is unreliable, as plumbing modifications can compromise the system.
- Overloading the Earth System: If the earth system is not designed to handle the electrical load, it can become overloaded, leading to an increased risk of electrical faults and safety hazards.
- Improper Installation: Incorrect installation, such as insufficient grounding electrode depth or incorrect conductor sizing, can render the earth system non-compliant with safety regulations.
- Safety Hazards: When the earthing system is compromised, it can lead to unsafe electrical conditions, including the risk of electric shock and fires in the event of a fault.
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Kerry Anne Reece
04:27 16 Apr 26
We have used Darabin Trade Service on multiple occasions sooo happy with their standard of work each time.Tradie Shannon is very professional and knowledgeable with all our enquiries.
Thankyou
Darabin Trade Service.
Kerry and Brendan
Thankyou
Darabin Trade Service.
Kerry and Brendan
jo s
00:17 16 Apr 26
Very polite and did job in timely manner. Cleaned up after.
Jane Bilby
23:54 13 Apr 26
Thank you for the thorough gas heater check and service. Service was on time, price was great for work carried out and Kane made me feel like the system is ready for the cold season.
Yvonne Roddy
03:22 13 Apr 26
Darebin Trade Services were amazing, got next day service on a Saturday . Nik was prompt ,courteous and a great tradie. Would highly recommend . Our heater broke just when we all got sick they helped us straight away . Price very fair .
Roula K
10:37 10 Apr 26
I recently had Nick from Darebin Trade Services, clean and service my ducted heater. From start to finish, Nick was very professional, arrived on time and did a thorough job. I thank Nick and the Team at DTS for providing an excellent service. I would highly recommend.
Huynh Le
09:37 19 Feb 26
I recently had Steve from Darebin Trade Services install an iStore 270L unit, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Steve was extremely friendly and easy to deal with from start to finish. He clearly explained my installation options and took the time to walk me through the different choices so I could make the right decision. It’s obvious he genuinely cares about helping his customers and making sure they’re comfortable with the process.
The job was completed quickly and efficiently, with no hassle at all. I originally purchased the iStore 270L for my property back in 2023 and was so impressed with the unit’s performance that I’ve now installed the same one for my mum. It’s a fantastic system.
Great service, great product, and a smooth experience overall. I would definitely recommend 👍
Steve was extremely friendly and easy to deal with from start to finish. He clearly explained my installation options and took the time to walk me through the different choices so I could make the right decision. It’s obvious he genuinely cares about helping his customers and making sure they’re comfortable with the process.
The job was completed quickly and efficiently, with no hassle at all. I originally purchased the iStore 270L for my property back in 2023 and was so impressed with the unit’s performance that I’ve now installed the same one for my mum. It’s a fantastic system.
Great service, great product, and a smooth experience overall. I would definitely recommend 👍
Joe Aquilina
04:13 30 Jan 26
Old unit 30 plus years had done its job, replaced the evac unit with LCQ 450 Breamer unit and it is fantastic. Quite, cool and the boys that removed and replaced the units were fantastic. Started at 7am and finished buy 10.30. Everything cleaned up old unit taken away and we are very happy.
Thanks to Daribin trade services for doing a urgent job as our old unit had died.
To the whole team 5 stars totally recommend.
Thanks to Daribin trade services for doing a urgent job as our old unit had died.
To the whole team 5 stars totally recommend.
Clinton Lewis
06:46 11 Dec 25
Darebin Trade Services were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. The receptionist who took my call was friendly, helpful, and even provided pricing upfront before booking the appointment. She also managed to fit me in at the last minute, which I really appreciated. Dave, the gas technician who attended, clearly explained what was going on with our hot water service and provided a straightforward quote before starting any work. He completed the job efficiently, was friendly throughout, and did an excellent job overall. Highly recommended!
Mark Maggiore
09:40 27 Nov 25
Had my central heating gas system replaced by Darabin Trade Services. Nick gave a clear quote right away, and the installers arrived on time, communicated well, and did a nice job. When I asked for a few tweaks, they sorted it without fuss. I had a question later and Dom, the technician, knew his stuff, answered everything, and even made some smart improvements. The rebate process was smooth too.
Highly recommend them for hot water systems or anything heating/cooling related. Used them before, always great service.
Highly recommend them for hot water systems or anything heating/cooling related. Used them before, always great service.
Henry Puc
08:15 20 Oct 25
Seamless process from quotation to installation. I was most impressed with Steven's installation of my Heat Pump Hot Water System. He was very experience, skillful, professional and friendly. The outcome was much better than I expected. A photo speaks a thousand words. Darebin Trade Services are highly recommended.
Green Frogs
03:48 02 Oct 25
I had a heat pump hot water system installed. They came out and actually quoted, after looking at the job which a couple of other companies wouldn't do because I needed the hot water move to a new location. They came, and completed the work without any issues. Something that I thought was going to be complicated. It was quick and easy.
Edited because I can't spell.
Edited because I can't spell.
Response from the owner 05:54 02 Oct 25
Hi, Green. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
Victor Melder
06:20 01 Oct 25
Great Service, tradesmen always on time and know what they
are doing. I recommend them.
are doing. I recommend them.
Response from the owner 08:26 01 Oct 25
Hi, Victor. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review!
Doreen Rowe
05:40 01 Oct 25
Thanks for sending Shannon to find the problem with my ducted heating. He’s a very friendly guy and got the job done. System running perfectly again.
Response from the owner 07:46 01 Oct 25
Hi, Doreen. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Rob Stanley-Turner
01:14 01 Oct 25
The team a Darebin Trade Services were just great, I have had them maintaining my cooling systems for over a decade now and the day came to replace it and they were on time and installed the new box in no time..Also a special thank you to the office team who alway know when i ring from my number identification and can easily handle my forever changing appointment times, thanks DTS office gals as well..Rob
Response from the owner 03:20 01 Oct 25
Hi, Rob. We are thrilled to learn that you had a positive experience with us!
Kelly Keane
06:22 22 Sep 25
Available the next day to check out my faulty heater, pity for me the news wasn't so good, but no issues with the service provided.
Response from the owner 08:28 22 Sep 25
Hi, Kelly. Thank you so much for leaving us a stellar review!
zaldy parian
00:21 22 Sep 25
The installation went well, from the unit, plumbing, and electrical stuff. Although the job was scheduled at 8AM, then moved to 9AM due to company meeting. But the guys actually arrived 10:42AM. The installation took +5hours to complete. The Reclaim Heat Pump is very quiet, it is barely making a sound. As it is just a couple of days since installation, it's too soon to give the heat pump a complete review. But I recommend Darebin Trade Service.
Response from the owner 02:27 22 Sep 25
Hi, Zaldy. Your feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you for the review!
Ian Slinger
07:15 19 Sep 25
Nick gave us advice and a detailed quote on the specific devices I asked for. They arrived on time and kept me in the loop as they were working to make sure the heat pump and aircons were where we wanted them and would look tidy. All the tradies were polite and helpful.
Can't really ask for much more.
Can't really ask for much more.
Response from the owner 09:21 19 Sep 25
Hi, Ian. We appreciate the kind words and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
Robert Poyntz
01:56 16 Sep 25
Response from the owner 04:02 16 Sep 25
Hi, Robert. We appreciate the rating, and are glad we could provide you with a positive experience!
john c
23:57 11 Sep 25
Professional install, very tidy install with proper insulation and follows the Australian standards / requirements.
Response from the owner 00:24 12 Sep 25
Hi, John. Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We truly appreciate it!
Solomon Michael
01:14 07 Jul 25
Excellent service.
Bridget Block
04:44 03 Jul 25
Very happy with the gas heater service by Kyle. Very professional from the confirmation texts, prompt arrival to the efficient service. Highly recommend
Geoff Fox
23:37 02 Jul 25
Provided great service and advice, as well as helping out with rebates. Slight connection issue with leak discovered but sorted quickly. Happy with service & Shaun was great help
Glenda Rowe
21:47 02 Jul 25
We’ve always used Darebin Gas as they’re 100% trustworthy and have lovely people on reception when you call and speak to a real person, not be left on hold as others seem to do! Their tradesman - in this case Cooper was excellent arriving on time within the timeframe given and replaced our old hot water service with a new one which we are very happy with!! A lovely young man indeed!!
Glenn McConnell
10:29 01 Jul 25
Arrived on time and gave good advice
Gill Cross
00:56 30 Jun 25
ollecraMM
00:54 27 Jun 25
Kyle was very helpful in explaining what the problem was and fixed it in a very short time.
Once again thank you for yor service
Once again thank you for yor service
Lynne A
05:22 26 Jun 25
Great quality of work, thank you
Joe Annetta
03:15 26 Jun 25
Good service as problem quickly identified and resolved
Frank Ledda
03:59 06 Feb 25
Judy Quinn
02:37 06 Feb 25
Excellent efficient service
Elbert van Putten
03:51 05 Feb 25
Very pleasant experience from Nick coming out to give us a quote for a new evaporative cooling unit, up to the installation.
The install guys did a very good job, and they also took the old evap unit with them.
The install guys did a very good job, and they also took the old evap unit with them.
David Kendall
03:36 05 Feb 25
Great Company to notify if works are needed for you. Very happy with their service and work. Great Staff and HIGHLY Recommend.
Aimee Smith
21:18 31 Jan 25
Worth a review!!! Could not recommend these guys more. We were having issues with our evaporative cooling needing a service in the peak of summer with a young baby at home. Being none the wiser we called out someone from Mr Emergency (incredibly silly idea) who didn’t even get on the roof to inspect the unit and quoted us $15k for a full replacement, giving us the hard sell on the spot and trying to say that if we don’t replace we’re essentially poisoning ourselves everytime we use the unit? I’m sorry what?? THANKFULLY we found Darebin who were able to come much quicker than expected, two guys on the roof within minutes of turning up. So thorough, didn’t muck around, quickly diagnosed that we needed a single part replaced and charged us $795 for call out, parts and labour!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFICIENT WORK, you have saved us from being scammed! We will be returning customers for sure.
Christine Spits
05:56 13 Jan 25
We had a great experience with Darebin Trade Services. They were very informative and were competitive with price, but without sacrificing quality of workmanship or customer service. After being without hot water for a week we were so happy they were able to squeeze us in quickly. Thanks guys!
TDS
03:16 13 Jan 25
Had a great experience with Darebin Trade Services. From their arrival I knew we were in good hands. Tom and Pat asked us and explained everything we needed to know and the split system came up a treat. Would highly recommend Darebin Trade services if you want a split system installed professionally.
Paul T
04:23 12 Nov 24
I want to give a huge shout-out to Darebin Trade Services (also known as Darebin Hot Water) for their exceptional service. They offered the best price for the hot water unit, including installation and the removal of my old system. The installers were punctual, efficient, and left everything spotless. I was particularly impressed by their attention to detail and the quality of their work—it was truly top-notch. It felt like they genuinely cared about doing a great job, and that made all the difference. Highly recommend them!
Al
01:15 12 Nov 24
The perfect company to deal with. The lovely lady who took my call went out of her way to assist me, ringing back as promised and booking me in at a suitable time. She's a huge asset to the company, I just wish I remembered her name! 🙄
The service man was punctual, efficient and honest, a stellar service. I'll be recommending them to all who need the services they offer.
The service man was punctual, efficient and honest, a stellar service. I'll be recommending them to all who need the services they offer.
Fulton Mitchell
06:23 27 Oct 23
John Yoon
06:21 27 Oct 23
I've requested a service call about Braemar heater warranty. The service engineer came the next day, 20 minutes of work and voila, everything works, under warranty. Very professional, fast, nice and polite. I suppose, this is how service industry should look like 🙂
Lyn Emmerson
05:44 27 Oct 23
Evaporative cooling system service.
Excellent communication …. professional serviceman on time and courteous.
Excellent communication …. professional serviceman on time and courteous.
Annis Anderson
02:21 27 Oct 23
Craig Halloran
01:27 26 Oct 23
Great , fast service and reasonably priced
Ritesh Patel
22:54 15 Oct 23
Dave who came ontime and troubleshooted issue quickly and efficiently. He guided me and advised how Evaporate Cooler works and gives some useful tips. He also checked outside to ensure it installed correctly . Highly recommended for their quick and efficient service. Thank you Dave
Monique Crow
21:55 30 Sep 23
Highly recommend.
Very helpful with explaining my options, assisting with the government rebate process and was prompt at booking in a time to come and complete the work.
On the day of install, they turned up on time, and completed everything within expected time.
Very helpful with explaining my options, assisting with the government rebate process and was prompt at booking in a time to come and complete the work.
On the day of install, they turned up on time, and completed everything within expected time.
Lucy Broadbent
07:44 20 Sep 23
Easy to deal with, good communication. Got the cooler fixed pretty quickly and similarly the service of the heater. Only thing I would have liked, was for the attendant to take off his shoes when inside my home. I have a crawling toddler so very conscious of keeping my floors clean.
Deborah Jarraw
09:19 14 Sep 23
Really excellent service. I use them for all my evaporative cooling servicing and warranty repairs (I'm still under the 7 year warranty). Initially had an appointment for next week, but they called me back and managed to fit me in to a next day service. The serviceman was also really professional, friendly and knowledgeable.
Mirella Scalise
03:47 14 Aug 23
After Contacting Darebin gas for a heater issue via email, I received a very prompt and professional response via phone first thing Monday morning. They were able to help with a quick appointment time and explanation of fees etc.
The technician was able to give all the necessary information to assist with our problem, and although we chose not to have them repair it on the day( we chose to reach to manufacturer as a good will warranty repair ) Nick was very helpful to the situation. Thank you for the great service. We will highly recommended your company.
The technician was able to give all the necessary information to assist with our problem, and although we chose not to have them repair it on the day( we chose to reach to manufacturer as a good will warranty repair ) Nick was very helpful to the situation. Thank you for the great service. We will highly recommended your company.
Our electrical department at Darebin Trade Services was established in 2021, with a clear vision to provide superior electrical solutions to residential clients. Although we may be relatively new in the electrical domain, we have quickly established ourselves as a trusted and dependable service provider.
Our team of professionals brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise from diverse backgrounds within the industry, allowing us to offer efficient and reliable services in electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs.
We take pride in our commitment to precision and ensure that every project we undertake is carried out with meticulous attention to detail, setting a high standard for excellence in electrical services within Melbourne.
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The main earthing system's primary purpose is to provide a safe path for the dissipation of electrical faults, such as short circuits to the ground, thereby preventing electrical shocks and fires.
A main earthing system is crucial for ensuring the safety of electrical installations by establishing a low-resistance path to earth. It helps protect people and property from electrical hazards.
A main earthing system typically includes earth rods, conductors, bonding, and grounding electrodes. These components work together to create a reliable path to the earth for electrical currents.
Regular testing and inspections can determine the effectiveness of your main earthing system. A low resistance to earth is an indicator of proper functionality.
What are the safety regulations related to main earthing systems?
Safety regulations require electrical installations to have compliant main earthing systems. These regulations are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of electrical infrastructure
Yes, you can upgrade an existing system to comply with modern safety standards. This often involves replacing or adding components to improve the system's functionality and effectiveness.
If you suspect problems with your main earthing system, it's advisable to contact us for an inspection. They can identify issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
