EC4U Blog

Catch up with all the latest EC4U news, informative updates, hints, tips, advice and more…

Trusted traders and customer responsibilities

It’s important that trusted traders represent their trade well and to help stop rogue traders from tarnishing their reputation. It’s also crucial that the public communicate well with tradespeople and pay on time. However, tradespeople should also be aware of the cowboy customers. Traders responsibilities If you are a tradesperson, present your qualifications to your customers, be proud of […]

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Electrician Courses 4U sparks a new career

Here at EC4U, we love hearing what our customers have gone on to achieve after completing their electrical courses with us. Whether it’s starting their own company and landing their first big job or securing a job within a big corporation, they are all exciting steps in their new career. Three years ago, moving from a […]

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17th Edition Amendment 3 calls for metal clad consumer unit

17th Edition Amendment 3 of BS 7671:2008 came into effect in July 2015 and stressed the importance of enhanced fire risk protection. 1st January 2016 marks the implementation of the switch to metal clad consumer units for all new electrical installations and designs. It is covered in chapter 42 and under the new addition of Regulation […]

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Electrical Fire Safety Week

Electrical goods are an integral part of our everyday life, but have we forgotten about the potential dangers they hold? When items are faulty, damaged or left unattended, they become a greater threat to our safety. Each year there are on average 350,000 people who are seriously injured and 70 people killed from electrical accidents […]

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Kitchen extension ideas to open up your home

Planning to create a little more space in your home? Then adding an extension to your kitchen could be the right choice for you. As well as increasing the property value dramatically, it can also improve your quality of living, giving you the space you need to relax, entertain and dine. The extra space will […]

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