‘How to’ Websites Helping your DIYers Out There

DIYers have come to rely heavily upon ‘how to’ websites to provide the information they need to complete a task. These are websites which run through the process you need to complete in order to sort out a problem. It could be addressing a faulty electrical outlet or repairing an electrical circuit in an appliance; there are a lot of ‘how to’ websites which will be able to give you the information you need in these matters. The thing that novices need to avoid is to have a false sense of security about completing what is typically electrician’s jobs. They may feel that because they have a simply and easy... Read More »

How To Keep Your Child Safe Around Electricity

As we all know electricity is an extremely dangerous energy supply, but also one of the most important for every day life. When you have children, you need to take precautions, as they can be exposed to all kinds of hazards. Here’s a few steps to help you ensure safety. When adding socket covers, bear in mind that you shouldn’t rely on these to prevent electric shock, without checking that the installation is/is not safe. Avoid leaving an unconnected cord plugged in and switched on, as young children may be tempted to put the cord inside their mouths. After your child has a wash, make sure that they’re dried thoroughly... Read More »

Top Electrical Safety Tips

Electricity is one of, if not the most important type of energy in the world. Something we take for granted, but we also forget it can be the most deadly. Follow our top tips, to stay safe. Exposed wires If you can see that there are exposed wires, DO NOT use that device! Repair the damaged flex, or even replace it. Avoid standby When you’re not using an electrical device, switch them off at the plug. This will help decrease any chance of a fire, and it’ll also save you money on that bill! Don’t ignore your RCD The residual current device isn’t there to be ignored, it’s there to... Read More »

Why Every Office needs an Emergency Electrician

An electrician is an extremely specialist job, and it’s a job that is likely to be in high demand for many years to come, because without an electrician offices will not have working lights, computers, or even heating. That’s also why there is a need for emergency electricians, who can deal with lighting and heating systems, alarm and intruder systems as well as rewiring and maintenance. Without having an emergency electrician, a business may have to wait a significant amount of time before any electrical issues are resolved, perhaps costing time and money for the business. Electrical contractors are always going to be in demand, and because of this, it’s... Read More »