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Bathroom electrics can be extremely dangerous if you do not know what you are doing and as a result you could get a severe electric shock which could result in death. That’s why under Part P of the Building Regulations any electrical work completed where a bath or shower is involved is treated as a ‘special location’ and specific rules apply Read more...

The annual fuel price is set to rise by 8 pence so by 2023 your electric bill could be more than double the price it is today. Consumers seeking ways to cut their power bills are asking: ‘Do solar panels make sense for me?’ If you do decide to put solar panels on your roof it means you would not only save yourself money but you will gain funds Read more...

There are two main types of smoke alarm Ionisation and Optical: Ionisation Smoke Alarms Ionisation smoke alarms work by monitoring the air by checking for particles of combustion that cannot be seen. Ionisation smoke alarms are best for rapid fires such as a fire caused by a chip pan. However the only issue with these types of alarms is Read more...

Downlights are the most popular type of lighting in the home today but if the lights are poorly installed they can cause horrific fires and this is one of the most common fires in the home over the past few years. Downlighters are known to be described as low voltage as they operate at a mains voltage of 230 volts or at 12 volts if they are Read more...

Garo's Conor Charnley, discussing priority boards and the importance of having control over loads in the home, particularly with EV chargers coming into play, and heavy loads on cookers etc. Many homes today have more than one shower and in many cases they are electric showers. Electric showers are usually rated between 9 & 10KW and take a Read more...

Proper lighting in the home helps make a house a home as it enables you to perform tasks easily as well as making you feel safe. However lighting comes in various designs, shapes and sizes and depending on the room it will more than likely determine what type of light you go for. Here are some ideas to consider when planning your lighting needs for Read more...

Emergency lighting is a prime factor for fire safety as it enables individuals to locate both fire exits and fire equipment. Emergency lighting can be broken down into two parts ‘emergency escape lighting and ‘standby lighting’. Standby lighting is self-explanatory as it comes into action if there is a power failure in a building. Read more...

With homes constantly changing their lighting to suit updated décor or to improve security around the home it is best to have a good understanding of what some of the lights are for. PIR LED floodlight A PIR floodlight is also known as a passive infra-red floodlight as it reacts to motion through its motion sensor. Depending on the brand or Read more...

Most modern consumer units will have more than one RCD or RCBO fitted therefore it is essential that there are monthly checks carried out to make sure they are functioning properly. These checks should be carried out regardless if you own a property or if you are renting the property to someone else.   The reason that RCD Read more...

It's that time of year already. It's getting colder, darker, and we're strapping ourselves in for several months of winter chill. And before we've hardly begun, there's already an outpouring of concern about energy bills. Depending on which poll you read, there's varying degrees of panic out there at the moment. MoneySuperMarket says that 69 Read more...