About Gillen Electrical
Gillen Electrical is an electrical services company based in Ferny Creek, Australia. The News Front has published 1 press release from Gillen Electrical, most recently on 10 November 2026.
Gillen Electrical is an electrician based in Ferny Creek, Victoria, offering electrical installations, maintenance and repairs for residential and commercial clients in Melbourne. Its services include 24-hour emergency call-outs, switchboard upgrades, lighting, CCTV and EV charger installation, and its team is fully licensed and insured.
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Latest release10 November 2026
Gillen Electrical Introduces Point of Attachment Safety Checks for Dandenong Ranges Homes Adding Batteries, Solar and EV Chargers
Ferny Creek, Victoria - Gillen Electrical, a local electrical contractor serving the Dandenong Ranges, has introduced Point of Attachment Safety Checks for homes that have added, or plan to add, a home battery, solar system or EV charger. The inspection covers the overhead point of attachment, where the street service cable meets the house, and…
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What is Gillen Electrical's Point of Attachment Safety Check?
Gillen Electrical's Point of Attachment Safety Check is an inspection of a home's overhead point of attachment and switchboard, offered to homes in the Dandenong Ranges that have added, or plan to add, a home battery, solar system or EV charger. It is designed to find heat damage or an ageing connection before it fails.
Why do points of attachment fail after solar, batteries or EV chargers are added?
According to Gillen Electrical, older attachment points were not built for the combined loads of solar exporting to the grid, a battery charging and an EV charger drawing power. Owner Brendan Gillen says about 90% of the attachment point faults the business sees occur when these are added to a property.
What happens when a point of attachment fails?
A failed point of attachment can cut power to the whole house, with no supply at the meter box. In a recent Kallista call-out attended by Gillen Electrical, the attachment point had melted, the service fuse had blown and the plastic housing was close to catching alight.
What should Dandenong Ranges homeowners do if they have no power at the meter?
Gillen Electrical advises homeowners to call an electrician for diagnosis over the phone and to contact AusNet Services early to book a disconnection, as the distributor usually takes two to three hours to arrive in the Dandenong Ranges. Gillen Electrical provides 24 hour emergency call-outs across the Hills.