Electrical Safety not included in new regulations designed to protect tenants

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From 1st October 2015, landlords are required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms under new measures announce by Housing Minister Brandon Lewis earlier this year. The new law; The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 comes with solid support after a consultation on property condition in the private rented sector.

The move will help prevent up to 26 deaths and 670 injuries a year.

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Water damage? Check your electrics

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Water damage can occur for a variety of reasons, and even though you may feel like you’ve dealt with all of the damage, such as damaged furniture, flooring and walls; what about the damage you can’t see?

 

Even if you don’t think you are experiencing any interruption to your electrical service, there doesn’t need to be any outward signs of damage. Just because your lights aren’t flickering or there doesn’t appear to be any damp, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to hire an electrician to carry out an intensive check of your wiring.

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Electricity and water don’t mix: Making sure you install and maintain a safe swimming pool

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Whether commercial or domestic, although installing or owning a swimming pool can be an exciting experience, it’s important to make sure all of your electrical components are installed by a true professional.

 

Most people underestimate the amount of electrics that need to be fitted and to have a safe pool, as it’s a large body of water, faulty or ill fitted electrics can cause damage and in a swimming pool there is an increased the risk of an electric shock. Electrical components power the pumps, pool lights and filtration systems and all of these contribute to the essential care to be taken by you as the pool owner – especially in a commercial environment.

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3 top checks to help you find the right Electrician or Electrical Contractor

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If finding the right Electrician wasn’t important, there wouldn’t be a need for Electrical Contractors; the right person or team for your project is essential for the work to be timely and complete with minimal disruption.

 

We’ve suggested 3 top tips to make the search easier:

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Safety, integrity and technical excellence since 1983

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Working to a high level of quality also means working to a high level of safety in the electrical industry.

 

Here at Humphreys Electrical, we are responsible for bringing light, power and communications to your building. Our commitment to a diligent and timely delivery of your requirements, whilst ensuring we maintain high standards of quality and work in a safe and effective manner.

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Commercial: Do I need PAT Testing?

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Providing a safe environment for your team and your customers is essential if you are running your own business. It’s important because it’s a legal requirement as part of your Health and Safety policy to make sure all of your electrical appliances within your premises are PAT Tested.

 

If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, then you need PAT testing:

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Don’t get caught out, catch them red handed

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There are many different aspects of a business that aren’t considered day to day because they work; so it’s only natural that we take them for granted. This includes the electrics.

We use electricity every day in business, whether it’s through lighting, computers or something as simple as a modern day telephone, so what do you have there when you go home to ensure its all safe?

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What’s the difference?

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People can often misunderstand the difference between an electrical contractor and an electrician, including the differences in qualifications and ability.

It’s easy to think of ‘buzz words’ used in many different industries, but these aren’t buzz words; the difference between the two is purely professional. Read more