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What is Emergency Lighting

Posted on July 2, 2020

In the event of a fire and the power supply fails your first plan of action will be to evacuate the property as quickly and safely as possible. That’s why having an effective emergency lighting system is of critical importance. Without it, finding your way out of a building, no matter how familiar, will be […]

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Tips to spot a rogue electrician

Posted on February 21, 2020

In a previous post we explained how to find a great property maintenance company, but how can you tell if you’re about to hire a rogue electrician? In a recent survey carried out by BT on tradespeople it was revealed that electricians come tops for trustworthiness mainly due to good manners, time keeping and appearance. […]

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Are your Properties Compliant with Emergency Lighting Legislation?

Posted on April 25, 2019

As electrical contractors, we undertake a variety of electrical inspections, including emergency lighting testing. As a landlord or business owner, are you confident that your premises comply with emergency lighting legislation? A good level of light ensures that we can easily undertake daily activities. In the case of a power cut, emergency lighting can make […]

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Homeowners Electrical Safety

Posted on February 12, 2019

Electrical Safety research has shown that some homeowners are taking a risk by not getting their electrics checked properly. This leaves them vulnerable to faulty electrical appliances and faults within their home. Each year around 43,000 fires occur within the home and over 8,170 (19%) are caused by electrical faults and 10,750 (25%) are caused […]

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Periodic Electrical Inspections Explained

Posted on August 30, 2018

All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. Such safety checks are commonly referred to as ‘periodic electrical inspection and testing’. Once completed you will be issued with an Electrical Condition Report (EICR). […]

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Should you invest in LED bulbs!

Posted on August 21, 2018

Chances are, you won’t be the first property owner to be found scratching your head in the lighting aisle of your local home improvement store pondering over the added expense of LED bulbs. Rapidly replacing incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent, are LED bulbs worth the cost? Should you invest in LED bulbs……here are our thoughts: […]

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Electrical Safety Certificate/Report Costs – How Much Should You Pay?

Posted on April 30, 2018

This post is all about electrical safety certificate and reports, what they are, how long they take to complete, how often you should have one done and how much they cost. Technically, there is a difference between a report and a certificate; a report is generated when an electrician conducts a test of an existing […]

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How to spot a rogue electrician

Posted on April 12, 2018

In a previous post we explained how to find a great property maintenance company, but how can you tell if you’re about to hire a rogue electrician? In a recent survey carried out by BT on tradespeople it was revealed that electricians come tops for trustworthiness mainly due to good manners, time keeping and appearance. […]

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Building Regulations – Part P (Electrical Safety)

Posted on November 15, 2016

Part P of the Building Regulations which introduce building control requirements in relation to electrical safety came into effect on the 1st January 2005. Part P applies to electrical installations in a dwelling (including a flat); in the common parts of a building serving one or more dwelling/flat (excluding power supplies to lifts); in a […]

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Electrical Safety

Posted on April 4, 2016

Electrical Safety research has shown that some homeowners are taking a risk by not getting their electrics checked properly. This leaves them vulnerable to faulty electrical appliances and faults within their home. Each year around 43,000 fires occur within the home and over 8,170 (19%) are caused by electrical faults and 10,750 (25%) are caused […]

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