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Van tool theft at an all time high
October marks National Security Month and the biggest security worry that tradespeople have, is tool and van theft. As part of a Freedom of Information request, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed that police forces have recorded more than 60,000 cases in the UK of tool theft from commercial vehicles since April 2015, with 23,859 incidents occurring […]
Read moreRogue trader misusing NICEIC logo is jailed and fined
Trade associations like the NICEIC have been put in place to help ensure a tradesperson is competent and installing to the current regulations. They also help reassure the customer that the tradesperson can sign off their own notifiable work and has had their work assessed. A man from Lanarkshire has recently been sentenced to prison […]
Read moreElectricians rank the most trustworthy trade by the public
During a recent survey by Which? of almost 1,500 people, 80% said they trust electricians the most to improve their home and make repairs. Meanwhile, only 48% said they trusted roofers and 53% said they trusted builders. Finding the right tradesperson for the job can be time consuming and stressful, but the worries don’t stop […]
Read moreElectrician Courses 4U becomes an ECA Educational Associate
EC4U are proud to announce their new ECA Educational Associate status. EC4U is officially a member of the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) Educational Associate Programme. The ECA was founded in 1901 and is the largest UK trade organisation, supporting and representing electrical contractors and installers within the industry, helping to improve overall industry standards. Their […]
Read moreSafe Isolation
In this video, we will be demonstrating how to perform safe isolation at a consumer unit. We will demonstrate de-loading the board, fitting a lock off device and using an approved voltage detector to test that the consumer unit is safe to work on.
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