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Easy Signs To See if Your Property Needs Rewiring
Be aware of damaged wiring If you've bought a property that requires renovation, or you haven't inspected your own wiring for a few years, you might be due a rewire. Even modern homes can be susceptible to problems, while older properties may be [...]
Hired A Cowboy Electrician? Here’s How to Check the Reviews
Beware of cowboy electricians in London If you've recently had some work done in your home, such as electrical rewiring, you should now be enjoying a safer and more modern electrical system. If you’ve noticed the low quality of the completed job – [...]
Convert your home to LED lighting and save money
LED Lighting Options LED lighting for residential homes remains a largely under-used technology. People seem to think that LED lighting can never adequately replace traditional lighting, as it simply isn't strong or bright enough. Fortunately, recent advances mean that LED lighting can easily [...]
How to Light an Office While Saving Energy
Poor office lighting can be expensive to run Modern businesses want to go green and save energy, yet often, office buildings are lit up well into the small hours of the morning. Despite our best efforts, it’s difficult to break old habits, and [...]
5 Reasons to hire a qualified electrician
Do not attempt to change your own consumer unit Many of us like to think of ourselves as expert ‘DIYers’, but when it comes to electricity, anything above wiring a plug or fitting a new dimmer switch really ought to be left to [...]
Consider effective lighting design for your home
Effective lighting design in Surrey When it comes to the design of your home, you have a lot of tools at your disposal to make it look its best. One of the main tools, and one that is often overlooked, is lighting. Effective [...]
How to Tell If Your House Needs Rewiring
Be aware of the danger of fire and smoke in your home We tend to take our electricity for granted, and safety is rarely an issue in the home. Since so few of us ever encounter problems with our electricity supply, or suffer [...]
Basic Tasks a Good Electrician Should Carry Out
Hire a professional electrician. You shouldn't mess with residential electricity unless you're a qualified electrician. Even if a task seems simple, it’s never safe without the right training. Hiring an electrician will lessen the chances of accidents occurring, both during the job and [...]
Smart TV Installations – welcome to the future
If you're of a certain age, then you'll remember how TV used to be – five, four or even three channels only. If you missed something, then it was tough – you had to wait months (or even years) to see it again. And every [...]
Trustmark and NICEIC regulations – why are they important?
If you are considering having any kind of electrical work carried out at your home or business premises, you need to know that it’s safe. That means you’ll need to see proof that your tradespeople hold the right accreditations. Trustmark and the NICEIC are the [...]
External electrics – are they safely fitted?
Electricity inside a building is one thing, but when you need to power items of equipment externally, this opens up a whole new minefield of potential problems and safety issues. To be on the safe side, if you are a homeowner or you own retail [...]
Commercial Electrics – Are You Legal, Are You Safe?
If you own commercial premises, anyone you employ (or allow within those premises) can come into contact a range of electrical equipment. From plant machinery to the lamps on their desks, you have a duty to make sure those premises are safe. In fact, you [...]
Electrical Safety in a Kitchen Extension
Kitchen Extensions Require New and Certified Electrics When you're planning to create a little more space in your kitchen, there are several things that you need to consider, including the safety of the existing electrics and any additional wiring you’re thinking of adding. [...]
Domestic Fire Alarms – Why Should You Have One?
Be aware of the danger of fire and smoke in your home For many people, the installation of a domestic fire alarm is a prerequisite. But you’d be surprised how many people leave this to chance. It might seem strange, but fire alarms [...]
5 Ways to Use Lighting In Your Garden
Even on the rainiest of days, lighting in your garden can transform the view from your window while you enjoy it from the comfort of your home. Whilst illuminating your property from the outside to make it look better, there are also safety benefits to [...]
