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While our power safety adaptors and weatherproof extension lead protectors are sold all around Australia, the bulk of Ampfibian’s activities happen in our home town (population 15,000). Even though it is becoming increasingly difficult to manufacture complex products in Australia, we’d like to think we’re doing our bit; not just by keeping design and production here, but by putting something Read More…

Water and power don’t mix, right? Well, yes… but there are times when you need to use an extension lead in the great outdoors and you can’t avoid mixing the two. You might be camping in your caravan, gardening with a hedge trimmer, installing outdoor party lights o using a concrete mixer on a building site. But risk it no Read More…

Yet more furious activity behind the scenes: after the launch of the RV-PLUS at the start of June, we immediately jumped into developing another new product. Although it has been gestating for more than six years (on-and-off), we’re about to get it over the line. It’s not a power adaptor – but you’ll be able to use it with all Read More…

Big announcement: we have decided to reduce the recommended retail price of our premium Ampfibian MAX from $269 to $199 effective immediately. Thanks to efficiency gains and economies of scale, we are happy to pass on the savings to our customers with the goal of improving electrical safety for everyone! The recent release of the traveller-specific $149.00 RV-PLUS, allows the already H-Class approved Read More…

To meet the highest workplace safety standards, all Ampfibian Industrial Series power and safety adaptors are now shipping with armoured leads and a lock-out fitting. The armoured leads have an earthed woven metal sleeve around the conductors, this is in turn encapsulated in clear PVC. The lockout tab prevents the RCBO lid from being opened – it fits padlocks / tags with Read More…

We are delighted to announce the new power & safety adaptor from Ampfibian: the RV-PLUS. It is built on nine year’s experience designing and making power adaptors, feedback from more than 7000 surveys (thank you for those), and innumerable conversations with people who love to travel. The RV-PLUS includes everything travellers need: nothing less, nothing more. It is weatherproof, really Read More…

We were greatly saddened to read about the death of a man on a Northern Territory prawn trawler. The 20 year old was using an angle grinder on the deck of the ship to cut rusted shackles when he was hit by a rogue wave and electrocuted. Counsel assisting the Coroner told the inquest the grinder had been plugged into Read More…

Congratulations to all our Survey Competition Winners! Each of the 4 lucky people above has won themselves a $200 Bunnings voucher for simply completing our Customer Survey after purchasing an Ampfibian between October 2015 and March 2016. We had such a great response to our survey. We enjoyed all of your suggestions and are so glad you love your Ampfibian as much Read More…

Safe on the road with Ampfibian! The Wanderer Magazine recently published an article featuring the Ampfibian MAX. It touched on some very important points surrounding safety and peace of mind while on the road (and at home!). “Preparation is everything before you hit the road, whether your trip is going to be a long or a short one. There’s the Read More…

What Tradies Want Magazine recently reviewed our company. See more below, ‘Ampfibian Pty Ltd is an Australian company that designs and manufactures personal power adapters; committed to improving electrical safety for people and businesses. In 2005, David Betterridge tried to plug his caravan in at home with zero success. He was advised to either install an expensive 15A power circuit, Read More…