Live in Chittaway Point and need an auto electrician? This small suburb sits where Ourimbah Creek runs into Tuggerah Lake, so fishing boats, kayak batteries and the occasional creekside rodent bring a different set of jobs from the rest of the lake.
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- Area: The Entrance, Central Coast Council
- Neighbours: Chittaway Bay, Tuggerah, Berkeley Vale, Tacoma South
- Main roads: Geoffrey Road, Church Road, Oscar Drive, Chittaway Road, Pacific Highway
- Typical work: boat and fish finder battery charging, trailer light and plug repairs, rodent damage to wiring, alternator testing, battery terminal cleaning
Common auto electrical jobs in Chittaway Point
Chittaway Point is a waterside suburb of fewer than 1,000 people on about 1.5 square kilometres, about 6 km south-east of Wyong. It borders Tuggerah and Chittaway Bay, with Ourimbah Creek meeting the lake on its edge.
Batteries for fish finders and electric motors
Fishing the creek mouth and the lake from a tinny or kayak often means a deep-cycle battery running a fish finder or a small electric motor. These batteries need a full charge after every trip, using a charger that matches the battery type, especially if it's lithium. Leaving one partly flat in the shed for weeks shortens its life. Our guide on how to charge a car battery covers safe charging basics.
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Trailer lights after a lake launch
Lake water is less salty than the ocean, but it's still hard on trailer wiring. Water gets into old lamp housings, the earth wire corrodes where it bolts to the frame, and one day the indicators stop working. A clean earth connection fixes a surprising number of faults. Rewire with sealed LED lamps if the old ones keep filling with water, and keep the plug capped when not in use.
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Creekside rodents
The bushy banks along Ourimbah Creek are home to rats, and cars parked nearby can attract them, especially in cooler months. A rodent in the engine bay can chew wiring, the bonnet insulation or even the air filter. Warning lights, a dead headlight or a car that won't start may be the first sign. Our guide to rodent damage to car wiring covers how to spot it and what helps keep them away.
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Is the alternator keeping up?
A battery that keeps going flat isn't always the battery's fault. If the alternator isn't charging properly, even a new battery will run down. Signs include dimming headlights at idle, a battery warning light that flickers, or a whining noise from the engine bay. With the engine running, a healthy charging system usually reads between about 13.8 and 14.7 volts, though some newer cars vary. Our guide on whether an alternator needs replacing explains the checks.
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Chittaway Point auto electrical questions
Can I charge a lithium boat battery with my old charger?
Only if the charger has a lithium mode or is designed for lithium batteries. Older chargers made for lead-acid batteries use different voltages and may not charge lithium fully, or may not stop at the right point. Check the battery maker's charging specifications and use a matching charger. The wrong charger can shorten the battery's life.
My new battery went flat within a month. What's wrong?
Either the battery isn't being charged properly or something is draining it while the car is parked. Check the alternator output with the engine running. If that's fine, look for parasitic drains such as a glovebox or boot light staying on, an aftermarket accessory or a module that won't go to sleep. An auto electrician can measure the drain and track it down.
Local tip for Chittaway Point
If your boat lives at home in Chittaway Point, charge its battery the evening you get back, not the night before your next trip. A battery left partly flat for days loses capacity it won't get back. Set a reminder on your phone, plug the charger in, and the boat will be ready whenever the lake looks good.
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