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Different Air Conditioning options for your home this summer
The UK is set for another heat wave this summer, with temperatures soaring to the 30 degrees Celsius mark, it’s going to be a popular trend to have air conditioning in your home. Because a lot of homes in the UK are without built in air conditioning, we’ve put together some different air conditioning options for you […]
Read moreEssential Safety Equipment for Electricians
Keeping safe on the job is a vital importance to every electrician, therefore it is essential that you have the correct safety tools and equipment in order to prevent any hazards. Did you know that there is an average of 6 electrocutions each year in the workplace? Whilst this doesn’t compare to over 350,000 serious injuries coming […]
Read moreHow to prevent electrical fires in your home
According to the Government, In 2012-2013, Fire and Rescue services attended a total of 192,600 fires. Of these total fires, 22% of them were dwelling fires. If you break this down, that’s an estimated 42,000 fires, which is 115 dwelling fires every single day. Of these 42,000 fires, 24% of them are caused by electrical appliances. It’s […]
Read moreNew competent persons register set to increase public awareness of electrical safety
The Communities and Local Government Committee recently raised concerns regarding public awareness of competent person schemes when hiring an electrician. Competent person schemes are a government-approved certification that confirms a person’s ability to complete electrical work that complies with Part P of standard building regulations which relates to electrical safety. Despite how important correct electrical […]
Read moreIs it time to change career?
The thought of changing careers can be stressful, tiring and time consuming. We have put together a useful article making the decision to change careers an easier one. There is a lot to talk about, but to start, we need to find out exactly what your current mindset is in regards to changing career. Is […]
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