Tips and Advice

What is optical Fibre cable and how does it work?

Understanding Fibre Optic Cable What Does a Fibre Optic Cable Do? The way in which we communicate has radically changed over the last two decades. Firstly, advancements in technology have led to a landscape where we can communicate with anyone in the world no matter where they are. Furthermore, we can do this quickly and

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Do mobile signal boosters work?

Mobile Signal Boosters We’re in 2019, with driverless cars and drones making deliveries for us, yet we still seem to be struggling with making calls within our buildings. The solution can be found in a dedicated signal boosters Having bad signal in your home or workplace can be a nightmare for users in any situation,

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What is Passive Optical Network (PON) ?

Passive Optical Networks Passive Optical Network is suited to both residential and commercial environments. It is the umbrella term for networking infrastructure that is based over fibre optic technology cabling Passive Optical Networks consists of the following elements The Overall Optical Distribution Network (ODN) A Collection of Optical Network Terminals (ONT) Optical Line Terminals (OLT)

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Electrical Installations for IT

Electrical Installations for IT Infrastructure In the increasingly data driven world that we live, it is easy to get carried away thinking about the significance of data cabling. However when planning your office move or upgrade there are many additional elements to consider. But with this increased reliance on information technology, it is vital that

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Anaerobic Digestion Cabling for Plant and Equipment

Cabling for Anaerobic digestion (AD) Renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly popular, as people seek to find ways to reduce their costs and their carbon footprint. The ability to turn waste material into power and heat through the process of anaerobic digestion is also on the rise, with over 470 plants already active in the

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Data Cabling for Office Fit Out

Office Fit Out to Drive Your Business Forward Keeping a close eye on employee satisfaction is becoming an increasingly important aspect of running a successful business. Like your customers, employees have an expectation that things should “just work”. As part of your office fit out cabling is the infrastructure that ties together all the technology

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AV Installation Guidelines

AV Install Guidelines   What is Audio Visual? Audio Visual is the technology that deals with visual viewing and hearing of many system elements. Therefore, this involves the distribution of both sound and visual elements. Every AV install will have one of these components, and the majority will combine both. In a commercial environment, that

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Sonos tips, tricks and features

Sonos tips to help you set up your Sonos system. How to set up your Sonos music system. The attraction of a Sonos system within your commercial or residential building is its ease of use and various options on instillation to suit a new or existing installation environment. Therefore the Sonos tips below will help

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Structured Cabling Testing – what you should insist on

Why Structured Cabling Should Be Tested How do you test a data cable? A data cable can be tested in a variety of ways. However, with structured cabling testing, specific standards and reports should be insisted upon. Otherwise, you will not know that the installed data cabling is working or will support the hardware it

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Do Extension Cables Cause Fires?

Can Extension Leads Cause Fires? Extension leads themselves don’t inherently cause fires, but improper use can lead to dangerous situations. Here’s what you need to know: Common Problems with Extension Leads: Poor Placement: Leaving extension leads unsecured or uncontained within desks can create trip hazards. If they cross access routes, they pose a significant risk

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11 Key Considerations for Home Data Cabling Installation

Tips for Successful Home Data Cabling Installation Installing data cabling in a home is often more complex than in an office environment. The process tends to stretch over a longer period, and it’s difficult to predict exactly what will be required in the future. Once the decision is made, it can sometimes be too late

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