Meet our new apprentice, Denis. This pic was taken on his first day on the job. He is training to specialise in appliance repair and domestic refrigeration. Welcome to the team, Denis!
Welcome to the Team Denis!
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Cooking Salmon in Your Dishwasher, and Other Interesting Dishwasher Trivia
Dishwashers make the daily chore of dishwashing easier, quicker and more efficient. That’s good news because, let’s face it, washing the dishes is a task that nobody truly loves. At Noosa Electric Co, we repair and service dishwashers for our Sunshine Coast customers, and we think dishwashers are pretty special. Read on to learn more about all things dishwashing, including (gulp) cooking salmon in the dishwasher!
The Origins of The Dishwasher
The first mechanical dishwashing device was registered for a patent in 1850 in the United States by Joel Houghton. [SRC: Wikipedia] Thanks Joel! Unfortunately, Joel’s dishwasher was a long way from expectations, and has been described as being slow and inefficient! [SRC: Missionrs.com ] Poor Joel! Let’s face it, his prototype, which was wooden, and hand-cranked, must have been a pretty rugged and possibly leaky affair. Nevertheless, this was the first step in a wonderful, global evolution from manual hand-washing to sophisticated, modern dishwashing!
Is Dishwashing More Efficient Than Handwashing?
The following information from choice.com.au | describes the different between dishwashing and hand washing from a study in the University of Bonn in Germany:
A full dishwasher uses about 13 litres of water to clean 144 items.
Washing the same load by hand uses about 100 litres of water on average, according to a study by the University of Bonn in Germany.
It’s important to note this is average water consumption – actual usage ranged from 33 to a staggering 440 litres in the study!
The important thing to note is that the dishwasher needs to be full to make the most of its efficiency. If you’re only washing a couple of items, washing them by hand will be more efficient, and use less water!
Cooking Salmon in the Dishwasher
It turns out that this is not a joke – the internet is brimming with recipes for “Dishwasher Salmon”.. it is a ‘thing’, although I’m not sure if I will be making it a ‘thing’ in my kitchen! In short, people are cooking salmon in the dishwasher, in a trend that began in America. Watch the video and learn all about it:
This cooking method can apparently also be applied to cooking lasagna [SRC: stylevanity.com], but It’s safe to say that this process isn’t included in the manufacturer’s instruction manual, along with all of the other things people use their dishwashers for that aren’t dishes. According to eatingwell.com people also use their dishwasher for non-cooking tasks as diverse as washing dog collars, toothbrushes, thongs, toys, keys and even golf balls. Have you ever been guilty of anything like this? Coming from a business that repairs dishwashers, we recommend you stick to the crockery!
Recycling Your Dishwasher
Dishwashers are 99% recyclable. Did you know that if we’re installing a new dishwasher, we will also take away your old dishwasher and facilitate it’s recycling? This is included in our service, and is another reason to consider Noosa Electric Co for you all of your dishwashing sales, installation, repair and servicing requirements on the Sunshine Coast QLD.
Our New Location
Noosa Electric Co has moved! We are now located at our new premises at Unit 4, 8A Action St Noosaville. Our new location is designed for an optimal customer service experience with a more streamlined and effective operation. We look forward to seeing you at our new premises soon!
Our New Noosaville Address
- Unit 4, 8A Action St Noosaville
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Sunshine Coast Hockey Lighting Upgrade
We’ve been helping Sunshine Coast Hockey modernise their field lighting. Hockey is regulated and requires specific lighting to meet standards. Our team of 6 electricians, a crane and a lift truck worked together to remove the old lamps and lift and install the new lights, cross-arms and cabling. Weighing in at approx. 300kg per light, this project required a very specific approach. The new lights are LEDs and will use approximately half the power compared to the old lamps, and require less maintenance going forward. With careful calibration of degrees, rotation and tilt, the lighting is optimised to meet the international hockey regulations and provide Sunshine Coast Hockey with a world-class venue for many years to come.
International Women’s Day 2021
Celebrating International Women’s Day and acknowledging the wonderful women in our team, and the excellent work that they do.
The Importance of Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms are important. To see why, and to help understand the changes in legislation which are happening now, watch this short video produced by QFES. Our team can help you with smoke alarm solutions for your home or business on the northern end of the Sunshine Coast. To learn more, please visit these links: