What are the benefits of electric heating systems? This is something we are going to be exploring in today’s post. We believe that a source of electrical heating has great benefits for homeowners, but read on to discover more.
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Outdoor lighting will be for two purposes in the main, to create ambience and a bit of welcome light for guests, and for a little security. The latter will light up the area outside your door or gardens, both front and back, allowing you to have a clear view of visitors to your property.
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What can you do to make sure your pets are safe around electricity? It’s important that you provide a safe environment for you pets, and that includes making sure that gas and electric appliances are not a danger to them when they’re around. Our electricians tips will focus on electric appliances and what you can do to make sure your pets are safe from harm when they’re in the home.
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Sometimes from time to time, we may need to use electrical appliances in the garden, and with this in mind, it comes as no surprise that in actual fact, there are all sorts of hidden dangers lurking there.
We know that using electrical equipment outdoors is quick and convenient but because of bad weather it can sometimes be dangerous. Of course, water and electricity are poor bed fellows and we all know how important it is not to mix the two.
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If you’re looking to save money on utility bills, the place to start is looking for areas in your home where you can save energy. There are a number of things you can do, from reducing the amount of heating you use to keep your home warm, to improving the insulation of your property, and even using energy saving appliances. It’s just a matter of being clever with what you use in your home and how you use it.
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As you can imagine, the elderly are extremely vulnerable and electrical accidents naturally pose a greater risk to them in many cases. Often, the homes of the elderly are in a state of disrepair and lack modern facilities. If they don’t meet certain safety standards, then the whole house can be a danger zone.
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If you live in rented property you’re at the mercy of the landlords and if they’re not up to the job of making sure you’re safe in terms of gas and electric, then you’re in trouble. You could be at risk of being involved in an accident at any time, so you need to make sure your landlords are doing everything they can to ensure your safety. In this post, we’re going to be looking at electrical safety advice, so it’s useful to a tenant and if you’re a landlord.
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By making sure you have a reliable burglar alarm, you could save yourself money and distress of having your home broken into. Nobody wants to go through the stress of having to deal with a burglary, so by making sure your home is secure, this type of break in can be avoided.
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CCTV cameras act as a deterrent as well as helping you to capture footage of would-be criminals who venture on to your property. They can range from simple security systems to more sophisticated technology, and if you run a business, it's crucial you invest in some good quality CCTV equipment. Today in this post, we're going to be taking a look at the benefits of having CCTV cameras on your property and why its important.
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EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report and its a periodic electrical inspection of your property to make sure everything is working as it should. It examines all electrical installations, reporting any faults that need to be rectified. This report is governed by the British Standard 7671 and this must be adhered to while the inspection is being carried out.
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Once you've finished with an electrical appliance do you find yourself wondering how to dispose of it? It is a bit of a minefield, because you know it's probably not a good idea to put it in your bin as it will end up on a landfill site. That's not good. An electrical appliance decomposes on a landfill site over time, it can contaminate the soil and water.
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If you're looking to hire an electrician in Edinburgh then you're probably looking for skills, qualifications and training. Naturally, experience, knowledge and expertise are all important factors. What we're suggesting today in this post, is that you choose a Select registered electrician to install your electrical installations and to repair your electrical faults. Select is one of the most influential and most trustworthy organisations in Scotland, so read on to find out more about them, and why it's in your interests to hire Select registered electricians.
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One of the most important responsibilities as a landlord is to ensure your tenants safety throughout the duration of their tenancy. There are many different ways you can do this, but today's focus will be on smoke alarms. It is now required that a landlord is to make sure each apartment or house has a smoke alarm, and that is what we will be talking about today. As well as smoke alarms, from 1st December of last year (2015), landlords were required to have carbon monoxide alarms fitted where there was a fixed combustion appliance. This is an add on to the requirement to have smoke alarms.
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Choosing an electrician can be a minefield. It's important that you choose the right one, because if you end up with someone who doesn't really know what he's doing, you could put your family's lives at risk. That's one risk not worth taking, so why don't you read our guide on choosing an electrician in Edinburgh, and find one that helps you to solve your electrical problems safely.
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Since may of 2015, new legislation means that homeowners and landlords have to prove that all new electrical work and changes to existing wiring meet with the new rules, and your local authority now have the right to remove or force you to change any electrical work you have carried out if it doesn’t. It’s important therefore that you contract an electrician in Edinburgh that is registered with a government approved scheme, otherwise known as a ‘registered installer’, for all electrical work carried out in your home.
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We are surrounded by electrical appliances in our homes and so it’s important to understand the risks involved, especially to children. However, that said, there aren’t as many injuries per year involving electricity like electric shocks as you might think. In fact, there is on average less than 60 children (under 15 years old) admitted to hospital after an electric shock per annum, compared to almost 50,000 being admitted due to falls.
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Electricity is a vital part of modern life, but it can cause fire, injury, and even death. Ensuring that your electrics are in good working condition doesn’t take much effort, and it can save you from serious consequences. Here’s a quick look at what you need to consider in order to make your home safe. If you find a fault, or aren’t sure about something, get in touch with a qualified Edinburgh electrician.
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Christmas should be a magical time of year. But one small oversight, or a tiny electrical fault could spoil everything. From electric lights and decorations to fresh Christmas trees, Christmas brings with it a whole host of additional fire hazards. There’s no need for safety fears to take the joy out of Christmas. All you need is to exercise a little extra caution, and you can enjoy the festive period while avoiding any accidents. Here are some tips from an electrician in Edinburgh about staying safe this Christmas.
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Small problems with the electrics on your business premises could hint at bigger issues with your wiring. In the case of faulty wiring, damaged cabling and fixtures will need to be removed so that new, safe wiring can be installed. There are no guidelines set in stone regarding when a property has to be rewired. However there are some simple things to look out for, and an electrician in Edinburgh can always provide a professional opinion after a thorough inspection of your premises.
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Electricity can be very dangerous when it goes wrong. Electrical work on your premises is not the kind of thing you want or can afford to have done badly. Poor workmanship, cheap components, or unfinished jobs can be inconvenient and even cause serious risks. How would your business cope if someone received a serious electric shock or the premises caught fire due to a faulty electrical installation? There could be serious financial and criminal penalties.
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