4 Home Security Ideas

Boars Hill Project

 

Motion Lights

Place lights with motion sensors in areas you want to be lit up at night. When someone passed the areas, the lights will turn on and alert you to potential intruders or provide a deterrent, they’re also great for you when you return home in the evening.

There are solar powered options available if you’d like to save energy and be environmentally friendly, and remember to replace your old floodlights with new fixtures, there are plenty of LED options available that are cost effective.

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Record numbers registering as Approved Contractors

NICEIC approved electricians near Swindon

A record number of firms have registered with the NICEIC as an Approved Contractor and it’s the first time in the organisations history that the numbers have been this high.

The milestone for NICEIC couldn’t come at a better time as it prepares to celebrate it’s 60th anniversary, originally established in 1956, although the changes within the electrical industry since, more and more people are registering with the organisation.

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Making your wiring safe and energy efficient

Swindon Electrical Wiring Contractors

Our energy consumption has risen dramatically over recent years, it could be power, light or head in your office or home, whichever it is we all need it. Nowadays, we want everything to be available in an instant and that’s clear when you look around any home, office or public space and see new electrical devices, appliances and technology.

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A new member joins the Humphreys Electrical team

Humphreys Electrical for electrical services with qualified electricians in Swindon

Recent growth and expansion means we’ve expanded our team to include Paul Bathe, our new Estimator. He will play a key role in how we manage large commercial and domestic projects and will further boost our ability to grow as a business.

We’re happy to welcome Paul to our enthusiastic team of professionals, his 40+ year career in the trade means further value will be added to Humphreys and what we are able to do for our customers.

 

Campaign promoting the use of NICEIC and ELECSA registered contractors reaches a record audience nearly 55 million

Niceic approved electrical contractor in Swindon and Oxford

Launched during the festive period last year, the Stay Safe at Christmas campaign warned the public about the electrical dangers that can arise around Christmas time and urged them to contact a registered electrician if they had any concerns.

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Back to basics: Saving energy and money in your business this winter

Reduce Electricity Usage in your Swindon Business

Many businesses underestimate how much electricity they use on a month by month basis as well as how much they could save if they were to be more energy efficient.

Investing to save cash energy wise is growing in popularity among businesses, this week we’ve included some suggestions that will help owners save money and create a more pleasant working environment out of a few simple investments.

 

Timer Switches

With the best will in the world, all of us are guilty of forgetting to switch off certain electrical equipment at the end of the day. Did you know that even just a computer monitor left on overnight can waste enough electricity to laser print 500 pages?

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The importance of recommended and accredited electricians

NICEIC accredited and approved electricians in Swindon

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.

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Protect your electrical equipment and your safety with an RCD

RCD

Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are used for extra safety as they detect most electrical faults and almost immediately cut of the electricity supply.

Supply cables are permanently protected if the RCD is built into the main supply or socket-outlet, speak to our team today to find out how we can make this possible in your business. An RCD works by constantly monitoring the flow of electricity, if it detects the electricity flowing down an unintended path, for example a person who has touched a live part, it will switch off the circuit rapidly, reducing the risk of serious injury or death.

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Could you be saving on lighting and increasing productivity in your business?

light-bulb saving money

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.

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