Live or work in Leonora and need an auto electrician? As the hub for the area's gold mines, pastoral stations and the road east to Laverton, Leonora's work is dominated by mine vehicles, road trains and station utes, all a long way from Kalgoorlie.
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- Area: Northern Goldfields, Shire of Leonora
- Neighbours: Gwalia, Malcolm, Menzies, Leinster, Laverton
- Main roads: Goldfields Highway (Tower Street), Rochester Street, Leonora Laverton Road, Main Reef Road
- Typical work: mine light vehicle and bus electrics, road train lighting and charging, pastoral ute and water pump wiring, heat-related battery faults, remote travel spares
Common auto electrical jobs in Leonora
Leonora sits 237 km north of Kalgoorlie at the end of the railway from Kalgoorlie, with the Gwalia gold mine 4 km to the south and the Murrin Murrin nickel project on the road to Laverton. Mining and pastoral work shape everything here.
Vehicles for the Gwalia mine
The Gwalia mine just south of Leonora is Australia's deepest underground gold mine and, by 2019, the deepest trucking mine in the world at about 1,600 m. Light vehicles and buses carrying workers between town and site run long hours in heat and dust. Beacons, radios and isolators must stay reliable to pass pre-start checks. Regular inspection of wiring, earths and connectors avoids breakdowns on the short but busy run to site.
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Road trains on the Goldfields Highway
Freight for mines across the Northern Goldfields comes up the Goldfields Highway through Leonora. Road trains carry fuel, equipment and supplies on long hauls with few service points. Their 24V systems, marker lights and trailer plugs face constant dust and vibration. A failed light can mean a defect notice, and a charging fault can leave a truck stranded far from help. Checking lights, plugs and charging voltage at each stop is worth the time.
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Station utes and pumps
Pastoral stations around Leonora run sheep, cattle and goats over huge areas, and their utes and trucks travel long distances on station tracks. Many stations also rely on 12V and 24V pumps, lighting and solar setups at bores and camps. Dust and heat take a toll on cables and connections. Use cable sized for the run and protect every joint. Our guide on how to crimp wire connectors shows how to make reliable joins.
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Batteries in an arid climate
Leonora has an arid climate with very hot summers, and vehicles here face extreme temperatures for months at a time. Batteries lose life quickly, and a vehicle that cranks well in the morning may fail after sitting in the sun all afternoon. Regular testing and replacing batteries before they fail is cheaper than a recovery from a remote track. See how to test a car battery for simple checks.
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Leonora auto electrical questions
How often should I replace my car battery in Leonora?
There is no fixed rule, but batteries in hot, remote areas like Leonora often last only two to three years. Test the battery at least twice a year, especially before summer. Replace it at the first sign of weakness rather than waiting for it to fail. Being stranded with a flat battery out here is far more costly than an early replacement.
What should I carry for electrical problems on remote tracks?
Carry spare fuses, relays matching your vehicle, globes, crimp terminals, wire, electrical tape, cable ties, a test light or multimeter and a jump starter. A satellite communication device is also wise, as mobile coverage is very limited outside town. With these, many simple electrical faults can be fixed on the spot.
Local tip for Leonora
If you drive between Leonora and the mines or stations, keep a small electrical spares kit in the vehicle and know how to use it. Many breakdowns out here come down to a blown fuse, a loose terminal or a failed relay. A few dollars of spares and ten minutes with a test light can save a day waiting for help.
Auto electricians near Leonora
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