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Energy Saving Myths – True or False?
With the average energy bill set to increase by £693 in April 2022, it is more important than ever to make sure that you are doing everything you can to save energy and keep those bills as low as possible. That is why we have rounded up some of the most common myths and misconceptions […]
Read moreNew reporting tool launched to monitor unsafe electrical installations
Since June 2020 and the introduction of the Electrical Safety Standards in Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, the number of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) being carried out by electricians has increased. The Regulations state that an EICR should be carried out every 5 years for a privately rented property to check the condition […]
Read moreHow can technology help with tool protection?
With more than £46 million worth of tools being reported as stolen since the end of the last lockdown in April 2021 it has never been more important to protect your tools and ultimately, your livelihood. The number of van thefts is also on the rise, with an increase from 12 to 35 vans being […]
Read moreThe History of the Electric Car
The popularity of electric cars has been rising steadily in recent months, however, did you know that the concept of electric vehicles has been around since the Georgian times? This is not the first time in history that electric cars have been thought of as an alternative to the current transport method. Over 100 years […]
Read moreNew entry requirements for joining a Competent Person Scheme from 1st September 2021
As of 1st September 2021, Competent Person Schemes (CPS) will be enforcing new entry requirements for any new entrants. If you are already with a Scheme Provider, such as NICEIC or NAPIT, you will not need to worry as your membership will still be honoured. NAPIT and NICEIC are members of The Electrotechnical Assessment Specification […]
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