Staying safe in the workplace
When it comes to electricity, you should always follow any policies already in place. In the meantime, here are 5 top tips for staying safe: Read more
How Wiltshire based commercial & industrial electricians can make your business more profitable
Electricity forms the core of every business, so making sure you use your electricity in the most efficient way possible is important. Saving money where you can makes a difference to your bottom line and one of the most effective and easy ways to do this is by changing your lighting. Read more
The importance of recommended and accredited electricians
Alarmingly, qualifications and accreditation’s are the one of the lowest priorities for consumers when they are choosing an electrician to carry out work.
Far from being just a piece of paper, qualifications and accreditation’s are incredibly important to ensure your contractor is going to complete your work to a high standard of quality and safety.
Could you be saving on lighting and increasing productivity in your business?
Fluorescent and halogen lighting can be costly and time consuming when having to replace bulbs. This is particularly true when the business premises is a warehouse or large building, and with a team working with you, it can be difficult to keep track of the costs that might be mounting through a lack of diligence.
An electrical safety digital campaign with a difference
Can you find 3 deadly killers in this Electrical Charity’s Halloween game?
Electrical Safety First have released their Halloween themed game ‘A Killer Lurking’ – highlighting the serious consequences of having unsafe electrical appliances in your home or office. Can you find them in 30 seconds?
Are your lights flickering?
Flickering lights is a relatively common issue and do not always indicate a problem with your electrical system. If your lighting flickers in your home or office there are a variety of explanations, here are the main causes below and how to address them:
If a single light bulb is flickering, it’s likely that it’s the bulb causing the issue. You can check to make sure the bulb is secured properly in the fitting (always make sure you switch the light off before doing this to stay safe). If a bulb isn’t secured properly then this can cause a flicker as it’s not connected correctly. If you find the light still flickers when it’s switched back on it could mean that the particular bulb needs to be replaced as it’s at the end of its lifespan.
Water damage? Check your electrics
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.
What’s the difference?
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