Electrical Maintenance for Aged Care in Geelong

• How do we ensure our residents are never without power during a blackout?

Continuity of care relies on a “multi-layered” backup strategy. We recommend a combination of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for immediate, seamless power to critical medical devices and data systems, paired with a Permanent Standby Generator. The UPS handles the “gap” (the few seconds it takes for a generator to fire up), ensuring that life-support machines or oxygen concentrators never lose a single second of supply.

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• How often should our backup generator be tested and serviced?

To meet Australian safety standards and ensure 100% reliability, we recommend monthly “no-load” runs (starting the unit to check batteries and fluids) and six-monthly professional servicing. Once a year, we perform a “Mains Failure Test” or “Load Bank Test,” where we simulate a real power cut to ensure the transfer switch operates correctly and the generator can handle the facility’s full electrical load.

• Can a backup generator power the entire facility, including air conditioning?

It depends on the “sizing” of the unit. We perform a load calculation audit to determine your peak energy needs. While some facilities choose to power only “Essential Services” (medical plugs, emergency lights, and refrigerators), many modern retirement villages opt for full-site coverage to maintain heating and cooling, which is vital for resident health during extreme weather events.

• What happens if our main switchboard fails or overheats?

Switchboard failure is a leading cause of unplanned outages. We use Thermal Imaging (Infrared Scanning) during our routine inspections to “see” heat building up in circuits before they fail. If a fault is detected, we can perform a controlled repair during low-use hours, rather than waiting for a catastrophic “burnt cable” event that leaves the facility in the dark.

• Do you provide temporary power solutions for planned maintenance or upgrades?

Yes. If we need to shut down your main power for a capacity upgrade or switchboard replacement, we provide temporary generator changeover systems. We bypass your mains and plug in a high-capacity mobile generator, ensuring your residents remain comfortable and all medical systems stay active while we perform the necessary improvements.