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More than £25m could be spent on changing a county's street lights to LEDs in a bid to cut electricity bills. Leicestershire County Council is proposing to change 67,000 bulbs, which it says will save £2m a year and reduce energy use by 60%. The Conservative-led council said if the project was approved, it could take three years to roll out. Read more...

Mrs Brown's Boys star Rory Cowan has revealed carbon monoxide levels in his own home could have killed him. The actor has been baffled by the bouts of fatigue and headaches he had been suffering in his Dublin home. Mr Cowan said he was shocked to discover the silent killer in his newly-renovated house. He explained: "I'm still in shock from it all Read more...

Southeastern will be installing energy-saving LED lights at 11 stations and five depots after a successful pilot scheme at Chatham. The new lighting is aiming to save money that can be invested in network improvements and produce a safer environment for passengers. LED lights will be fitted on platforms and in car parks, where stations use the Read more...

Many people find it difficult to find a reputable electrician as quite often the fear is that they are not qualified to carry out the work.  Some home owners base their choice on price and often opt for the cheap option, however this is not recommended as you usually get what you pay for.  However paying for an expensive electrician does Read more...

Dimmable LED lamps can save energy and can ultimately change the visual appearance of a room. Dimmable LED’s can be used in a non-dimmable circuit however you cannot use non-dimmable lamps in a dimmable circuit as this can damage the lamp and the circuit. LED lamps are always marked as ‘dimmable’ or ‘non dimmable’ on the packaging so Read more...

When making the change to LED lighting there are a few steps you must take in order to achieve the right lighting at the right cost for your home. Step 1- What lights are on? Work out what lights are on, in other words determine which lights are on the most and use that as a starting point by replacing these lights first, as this will allow you Read more...

Have you ever wondered what a consumer unit is? This essential device, often called a fuse box, is the most critical electrical appliance in your home or business. Its primary role is to protect your electrical appliances from damage and shield you from electrical shocks. A consumer unit is composed of critical components like a mains switch, Read more...

Halogen lightbulbs will remain on shelves for another two years after EU members decided to delay the phasing out of the halogen bulbs. The ban was originally meant to begin in 2016 but there has been concerns regarding the costings and availability of LED light bulbs. Halogens are a form of incandescent lamps that are seen as inefficient compared Read more...

With 1224 planes in its massive fleet Delta Airlines is one of the world’s largest airlines, its operational costs  are of utmost importance and quite often they will invest in new products in order that to reduce those costs. One of often forgotten parts of the airline business is lighting. While numerous carriers speak of starry LED Read more...

Electrical Standards Plus is a new family of publications in digital format from the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) that set out the IET wiring regulations and industry guidance. Although traditional print versions of the IET’s publications will still be available, the IET is encouraging all electrical professionals to switch Read more...