The SynthWire signal
Straight-talking guides from the people holding the screwdriver — how to keep your wiring safe, get EV charging right, automate a home without the gimmicks, and tune a cinema that actually sounds like one.
Charging Your EV at Home, Done Right
A wall charger is only as good as the circuit behind it. Here's how to add EV charging to your home without tripping the board — or breaking the rules.
7 min read
Five Signs Your Switchboard Is a Fire Risk
Your switchboard is the heart of your home's electrical system. If it's showing any of these signs, it's quietly telling you it needs attention.
5 min read
Building a Smart Home That Actually Works
The difference between a smart home and a drawer full of abandoned gadgets is the wiring and the planning underneath. Here's how to do it once and do it right.
6 min read
Why Your Home Cinema Doesn't Sound Right (Yet)
Great gear in a badly-wired room sounds mediocre. The fidelity is won or lost in the cabling, the power and the calibration — long before you press play.
8 min read
When Does an Old House Need a Rewire?
Not every old home needs a full rewire — but some absolutely do. Here's how to tell the difference, and what a rewire actually involves.
6 min read
Safety Switches: The 2-Minute Test That Could Save a Life
Safety switches save lives — but only if they actually work. Testing them takes two minutes, and most people have never done it. Here's how.
4 min readLet's wire your next project
Whether it's a full rewire, a switchboard upgrade, an EV charger or a complete home-theatre fit-out — tell us what you need and we'll quote it straight, then build it to last.