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Electrician Courses 4U sparks a new career

Here at EC4U, we love hearing what our customers have gone on to achieve after completing their electrical courses with us. Whether it’s starting their own company and landing their first big job or securing a job within a big corporation, they are all exciting steps in their new career. Three years ago, moving from a […]

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Support grows for Landlords Home Safety Certificate

Safety in private rental homes is a growing issue, with over 500,000 children living in category 1 hazard homes. Millions of tenants across the country are affected by lack of safety checks, with a staggering 1.7 million private renters reporting electrical concerns, which were either ignored or acted on too slowly by landlords. With safety standards falling, the […]

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17th Edition Amendment 3 calls for metal clad consumer unit

17th Edition Amendment 3 of BS 7671:2008 came into effect in July 2015 and stressed the importance of enhanced fire risk protection. 1st January 2016 marks the implementation of the switch to metal clad consumer units for all new electrical installations and designs. It is covered in chapter 42 and under the new addition of Regulation […]

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7 over the top Christmas light shows

Photo credit Christmas is just around the corner and homes around the world are showing their love for the festive season by bringing out their twinkling lights and Christmas characters. 4 in 5 Brits have admitted to going over the top with their Christmas decorations and for some, it has become a serious event. This year, […]

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How to avoid buying counterfeit electrical goods

Christmas is a peak period for bargains, but it is also a popular time for fake electrical products. Everyone wants to get the best price for a product, but there are dangers of buying cheap electrical goods online. Over one million people buy counterfeit electrical goods in the UK every year. From Christmas lights to electrical goods, there […]

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