What are IP Ratings & why are they important?
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If you’re buying electrical products for your home or garden, you need to pay attention to the IP Rating. The IP Rating is a two-digit code indicating the degree of protection an enclosure gives the electrical product. The first digit represents the level of protection against a person’s access to hazardous parts inside an enclosure, […]
What is Electrical Load Testing?
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Electrical load testing is a critical service in ensuring the optimal functioning of electrical systems to help keep homes and businesses safe, save money and ensure code requirements are being met. Electrical load refers to a process that consumes electrical energy and transforms it into heat, light, and power. Electrical loads must be properly balanced […]
Do all schools have to have a defibrillator?
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The DfE announced that by the end of the academic year 2022/2023, all schools in England should have at least one Defibrillator on the premises. Defibrillators are devices that can deliver a high-energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is having a cardiac arrest to restore the normal rhythm of the heart. According […]
When was the last time you checked the electrics in your home?
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In 2021/22, there were 27,166 dwelling fires recorded in England, with 14% of those caused by faulty appliances and leads.