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A new law is to be introduced which will see landlords obliged to carry out electrical safety inspections on rented properties. This new law is to come into effect from December 2015 and it is designed to reduce the number of electrical related fires. Anyone carrying out electrical inspections must be employed by a firm that is registered with the 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...

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...

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...

More than 30,000 electrical related accidents occur each year with an estimated 1000 people dying each year as a result. There are many steps you can take to reduce the risk of an electrical accident in your home.   Check all your electrical outlets, in particular pay attention to loose fitted plugs which tend to be the cause of electric Read more...

Today gate automation is seen as one of the best options to secure your home against potential intruders as they are convenient, secure and can add value to a property. Many people believe automated gates are enough to stop people from coming into their property as potential burglars would not want to be seen parking on the road while they enter Read more...