EC4U Blog

Catch up with all the latest EC4U news, informative updates, hints, tips, advice and more…

The Halogen Light Bulb Ban

Halogen light bulbs will begin to be phased out from 1st September 2016, as the European Commission (EC) has launched two new directives to ban the inefficient bulbs from circulation. In 2011, energy rating G incandescent bulbs were phased out, and halogen bulbs (energy rating D) are next in line to be phased out of […]

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New EAL qualifications for electricians

Electrician Courses 4U are excited to announce that we are the first electrical training centre to offer the brand new EAL courses, for Level 2 Inspection and Testing and Level 3 Part P of Building Regulations. The new EAL courses we are offering are as follows: Level 2 Award in Fundamental Initial Verification of Electrical […]

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Garden Patio Ideas

Looking to turn your outdoors space into a more inviting and welcoming space? These garden patio designs and ideas and tips will show you how to maximise on space and make the most out of your garden, no matter the weather! From small outside spaces that give the illusion of a larger space, to budget […]

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Solar light Ideas for your garden

With the long summer evenings finally here, it’s only right you make the most of them. With garden solar lights, the possibilities are endless, from security to decorative to budget! Solar lighting is a popular option for many homeowners as they are easy to set up, cost nothing to run and require very little maintenance. […]

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Portable Festival and Camping Gadgets

With summer finally arriving in the UK, campsites booming and festivals underway, many of us will be packing up our tents and filling up our cars with all the essentials to get us through an outdoors adventure. However, one thing many will be without is electricity. Finding sufficient power at festivals and campsites can be […]

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