Live on acreage in Jilliby and need an auto electrician? Farms and bushland in the Dooralong Valley mean horse floats, work utes running fridges and lights, and the odd rat in the shed, so the jobs here look very different from town.
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- Area: Wyong, Central Coast Council
- Neighbours: Dooralong, Wyong Creek, Yarramalong, Warnervale, Wyong, Wallarah
- Main roads: Jilliby Road, Dicksons Road, Sandra Street
- Typical work: horse float brake and lighting repairs, dual battery systems for farm utes, rodent damage to stored vehicles, work light and spotlight wiring, UHF radio installs
Common auto electrical jobs in Jilliby
Jilliby is a large rural locality in the Dooralong Valley, about 8 km north-north-west of Wyong, with around 1,700 residents. Many properties run to several hectares, so utes, trailers and machinery are part of everyday life.
Horse floats and stock trailers
Horse floats and stock trailers in Jilliby cover gravel driveways, valley roads and long runs to shows or events. Electric brakes need a working controller in the tow vehicle and solid wiring all the way back, and the lights need to work every time. Corroded plugs and broken earth wires are the most common faults. Check the breakaway battery too if your float has one. Our guide on how to install an electric brake controller covers the setup.
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Dual batteries for farm utes
A ute that spends the day around the property, running a fridge, a UHF radio and lights while the engine is off, can easily flatten its starting battery. A second battery with a DC-DC charger or isolator keeps the accessories running and the main battery safe for starting. Mount the second battery securely and fuse both ends of the cable. Our guide on how a dual battery system works explains the basics.
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Rats in the machinery shed
Feed, hay and machinery sheds attract rats and mice, and a vehicle parked in the shed for weeks becomes a nesting spot. Wiring looms, fuel lines and air filters can all be chewed. Tractors and old farm vehicles that only start a few times a year are especially vulnerable. Keep feed sealed, set traps, and lift the bonnet regularly. Our guide to rodent damage to car wiring explains what to look for.
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Work lights and spotlights
Checking stock or fences after dark is easier with good work lights on the ute and a spotlight you can aim by hand. Lights that draw real current need a relay, the correct size cable and a fuse close to the battery. Driving lights used on the road must switch off when you dip your headlights. Use sealed connectors on anything mounted outside the cabin, because dust and rain get everywhere on a farm.
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Jilliby auto electrical questions
What is a breakaway system and does my horse float need one?
A breakaway system applies the trailer's brakes automatically if it comes off the tow vehicle while driving. It has its own small battery and a switch connected to the car by a cable. Heavier braked trailers need one by law. Check your float's rating and the rules for your state, and test the breakaway battery regularly because it can go flat without warning.
Can I run my ute's fridge on the main battery overnight?
It's risky. A fridge running overnight can drain a starting battery enough that the ute won't start in the morning. Some fridges have a low-voltage cut-off that helps, but it's not a guarantee. A second battery with a DC-DC charger is the reliable fix, keeping the starting battery separate and charging both while you drive.
Local tip for Jilliby
If you've got machinery or a spare vehicle sitting in a Jilliby shed, start it once a fortnight and let it run long enough to warm up. It keeps the battery charged and makes rats less likely to settle in. While it's running, walk around and check the lights work, so you're not caught out when you need it.
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