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How to prevent electrical fires in your home
According to the Government, In 2012-2013, Fire and Rescue services attended a total of 192,600 fires. Of these total fires, 22% of them were dwelling fires. If you break this down, that’s an estimated 42,000 fires, which is 115 dwelling fires every single day. Of these 42,000 fires, 24% of them are caused by electrical appliances. It’s […]
Read moreNew competent persons register set to increase public awareness of electrical safety
The Communities and Local Government Committee recently raised concerns regarding public awareness of competent person schemes when hiring an electrician. Competent person schemes are a government-approved certification that confirms a person’s ability to complete electrical work that complies with Part P of standard building regulations which relates to electrical safety. Despite how important correct electrical […]
Read moreIs it time to change career?
The thought of changing careers can be stressful, tiring and time consuming. We have put together a useful article making the decision to change careers an easier one. There is a lot to talk about, but to start, we need to find out exactly what your current mindset is in regards to changing career. Is […]
Read moreWhat is LED Lighting and how can it save you energy?
What is LED lighting LED stands for ‘light emitting diodes’. They are a modern form of lighting and have many other roles besides standard lighting, such as transmitting information from remote controls, creating the numbers on digital devices, illuminating traffic lights and are used in HD televisions to give a crisper picture. They are very […]
Read moreHow to revise for exams
With exam season approaching we thought it would be useful for not only our customers who take exams here, but for all students undergoing exams to provide a useful guide that will aid your revision and help you get the results you want. How to revise for exams There are three types of learning: visual, […]
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