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$2,499 INSTALLED …SAVE $200…WALLBOX PULSAR PLUS EV CHARGER PERLA DEAL

1 April 2026

$2,499 fully installed* some conditions apply Have you purchased or intend to purchase an EV? A smart, fast-charger is an absolute must-have.  PERL Electrical brings you an amazing installation offer for only $2,499 inclusive of GST.  Why pay up to $3000 elsewhere? Charges up to 8 x faster than standard charging Smarter Savings – Avoid…

EVNEX EV CHARGER OFFER – FROM ONLY $2,199 INSTALLED

29 March 2026

EVNEX EV CHARGER OFFER – FROM ONLY $2,199 INSTALLED (7.4kW) or FROM $2,499 (22kW) Have you purchased or intend to purchase an EV? A smart, fast-charger is an absolute must-have.  PERL Electrical brings you an amazing installation offer from only $2,199 inclusive of GST.  Why pay up to $3000 elsewhere? Get a fully installed quote…

What Does an Industrial Electrician Do?

24 March 2026

When most people picture an electrician, they think of the residential kind. The expert rolling up the driveway to handle a flickering light in the kitchen, or to install a few extra power points for a home office. This is a vital part of the electrician’s trade as a whole, but it only captures a…

Are Automatic Gates Worth It?

24 March 2026

We all know it well: the ten-second dash in the middle of the rain, the fumble for the manual driveway gate, that two-second pause of relief once you’re finally back in the driveway. It’s a novel ritual at the start, but after the 50th sprint through the rain, an automatic gate starts to look very…

PORTABLE CARRIER HEAT PUMP SALE WAS $1,199 NOW $799 SAVE $400 – NEW 2026 MODEL

1 March 2026

Carrier Portable Heat Pump $799.00 (SAVE $400) WAS $1,199.00 LIMITED STOCK AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE DELIVERY NATIONWIDE $65 (RURAL, ISOLATED AND RD ADDRESSES WILL INCUR ADDITIONAL COSTS) OPTIONAL UNIVERSAL PORTABLE HEAT PUMP WINDOW KIT $39.00 Carrier Portable Heat Pump 51QPD12N7S-1    The Carrier portable heat pump offers a unique cooling and heating solution, perfect for…

Your Top Ventilation Systems Buying Guide NZ

26 February 2026

    Damp homes are unfortunately commonplace in Aotearoa. In fact, the 2023 Census indicated that 18% of occupied private dwellings in New Zealand were damp at least some of the time. While much of this is attributable to the old construction of these homes, a major culprit in the condensation dripping down your windows…

What Causes Light Flickering When the Switch is Off?

26 February 2026

  You’re likely here because you’ve had a bit of an unsettling moment recently. Namely, walking into a room in your home only to see a light bulb faintly pulsing or flashing, even though the switch on the wall says it should be completely off. Sure, it feels like something out of a ghost story,…

Signs Your Switchboard Needs Repair

14 January 2026

The switchboard, the fuse box, the humble “place with all of the switches”; no matter what you call it or how familiar you are with it, the switchboard is a vital part of your home’s electrical makeup. It’s the brain that distributes your power, making sure your lights, appliances, and everything else can work at…

What is a Commercial Electrician?

14 January 2026

  To operate, any business requires many moving parts to connect. Internally, you’re likely concerning yourself with aspects like your operations calendar, how your quarterly goals are progressing, and who you’re going to hire for that one vital role on your board. But when the lights go out, that all grinds to a halt. A…

How Much to Install a Heat Pump in NZ?

17 December 2025

Summer is well and truly here, and if you’re struggling to fight back the persistent heat, there’s nothing better than a heat pump installation in Auckland. Subtropical heat and humidity don’t play games, and whenever summer comes around, Auckland residents remember what it feels like to battle the instinct to find a cool patch of…