Electrical Testing

Residential vs Commercial Electricians: What’s the Difference?

Electrical work's split into two categories, these are residential and commercial. While both types of electricians work with electricity, there are some key differences between the two. Understanding these differences can help you choose the right professional for your needs. Residential Electrical Work Residential electricians specialise in working on electrical systems in houses, flats and

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Electrical Safety In The Office

Electrical safety in the office is important for many reasons. One of the main purposes is to keep your employees safe. Failure to keep on top of your electrical safety can leave your business exposed to many hazards. For instance, shocks, electrocution, fires, and burns. Furthermore, failure to maintain your electrical safety can void your

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PAT Testing Regulations UK

What is PAT Testing? Portable Appliance Testing, also known as PAT test. Is a test that examines electrical products to verify their safety. In addition, A PAT test can also be referred to as a ‘service inspection and electrical equipment testing’. The test will check electrical devices for signs of damage, measure the quality of

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What is a PAT Test?

What is a PAT Test? While many faults in electrical equipment can be discovered simply by carrying out a visual test, certain defects can only be detected when a PAT test is conducted. Health and Safety regulations in the UK are a driving force that recommend employers to carry out PAT tests. It’s important to

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What is a EICR Test?

If you’ve never owned a property or worked in the electrical field, it’s unlikely that you would’ve come across an EICR. EICR stands for Electrical Installation Conditioning Report. The purpose of an Electrical Installation Conditioning Report is to periodically evaluate the safety of your property’s fixed wiring. In addition, the report is put in place

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What does an electrician do?

You know electricians work with electricity, but what does that mean exactly? In addition, You’ve often heard terms such as, electrical contractor, electrical engineer, and so on... But what do they do? How do you become one? What does an electrician do? Electrician is a term that covers many responsibilities. Often electricians are required to

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PAT testing in the workplace

Over the years ‘Health & Safety’ has become a focal point in the UK. To keep members of the public and employees safe, the government has put in place Laws, Acts, and Regulation to ensure employers have a set of guidelines to abide by. For example, The electricity at work regulation of 1989, Health and

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Electrical socket damage explained

Electrical systems can be complicated and if not handled correctly, the damage can be very severe. By taking simple precautions you can reduce the risk of bodily injuries, death, and fire. As a business owner there are a few preventive assessments you can do. For example, PAT Test, Visual analysis of your electrical equipment/search for

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When are emergency electrical services required?

The repercussions of ignoring basic fire hazards could potentially shut your business down. Majority of small/privately owned businesses will struggle to recover after a major fire. Keeping an eye out for possible hazards will protect your business, employees, and members of the public. According to stats provided by electrical safety first.org 19,300 domestic fires and

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Who should complete your commercial electrical wiring?

Generally, when buildings go through remodelling projects, new electrical wiring becomes essential, this can be a hindrance to a property owner. Who should complete your commercial electrical wiring? Our commercial project team is here to guide you through this process to relieve the pressure. Our team will efficiently assist you with the complete electrical wiring

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Commercial electrician explained

A commercial electrician is an individual who specifically works on commercial properties, for example, office buildings, high rises, shopping malls, restaurants, and government buildings. Many aspects of the job are similar to those of a residential electrician. The main difference is commercial electricians work on bigger systems which are more complex than those of a

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How Important Is Electrical Maintenance?

IMPORTANCE OF ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE Mostly electrical maintenance is neglected, yet it is crucially essential.  Electricians are only called in case of a new installation or a noticeable problem, usually associated with some part of the wiring, connectors, or fuse board. You should know that timely maintenance can play a crucial role in ensuring the safety

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