Electrical Safety this Christmas
It’s that time of year again and most of us are thinking about getting the Christmas lights out. Here are a few useful tips...
Read moreStudents Urged Not To “Drink & Fry”
Research by the charity Electrical Safety First found that in five years (2012-2017) there were 911 accidental electrical fires in student halls of residence....
Read moreGetting Electrical Work Done in the Home?
A study by the NICEIC found that the majority of people take electricity in their homes for granted, simply because it’s invisible. Why call...
Read moreTenants – How safe is your rented home?
Every year there are approximately 70 deaths and 350,000 injuries caused by faulty electrical installations and equipment, and almost 50% of all domestic fires...
Read moreElectrical Checks to Become Compulsory for Landlords
As a result of recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt the government has recently announced that regular electrical checks (5 yearly) will become a legal...
Read moreEICR – Finding Faults (July 2018)
It’s been a busy month, so here are some examples of the faults found during our recent works producing Electrical Installation Condition Reports. These...
Read moreTwo-thirds of homebuyers do not get an Electrical Survey done.
Is your new home at risk from faulty wiring? According to the charity Electrical Safety First, two-thirds of the homes purchased during 2014-2015 did...
Read moreTougher Electrical Safety Standards for Private Landlords
Housing Minister Heather Wheeler has proposed new five yearly electrical safety checks for private rented properties, with penalties of up to £30,000. Read more...
Read moreConsumer Units: Consumer Advice
What is there to know about fuse boards (or consumer units)? Often ignored until they’re needed, this useful video from the NICEIC explains what’s...
Read moreDomestic Electrical Reports: Consumer Advice
Why might you require an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)? Your fuse box has a “date of next inspection” that is now due. You...
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