What is a Distribution Board?
Distribution boards, also known as consumer units, are essential components of an electrical supply system. They split the incoming electrical power feed into multiple secondary circuits, allowing for precise power supply control to different areas. These boards also isolate circuits during abnormal conditions,
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Ensuring the safety of your home's electrical system is paramount. With the increasing complexity of modern electrical devices, safeguarding your circuits from potential hazards is crucial. This is where Residual Current Breakers with Over-Current Protection (RCBOs) come into play.
Combining the functionalities of both MCBs and RCDs, RCBOs
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In the Republic of Ireland, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) oversees restricted and controlled electrical works. Through its designated Safety Supervisory Body, Safe Electric, the CRU ensures that electrical contractors comply with current standards. The new I.S.10101 standards, which introduce significant changes to electrical
Read more...
Have you ever wondered what happens inside that mysterious box that powers your home? The consumer unit, commonly known as a fuse box, is the unsung hero of your household, quietly distributing and controlling the electricity that keeps everything running smoothly.
Whether you're dealing with a power outage or simply curious about how
Read more...
Since the first COVID-19 lockdown, many people in the UK and Ireland have embarked on DIY projects, transforming their sheds and gardens into gyms, offices, beauty salons, and bars.
With the shift to remote and hybrid work, the demand for ‘shoffices’ (shed offices) has surged (The Times). Running electricity to your shed can be
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...
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...
A faulty electric blanket was most likely to be the cause of a fire that killed an elderly woman. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have warned the public of electric blanket dangers following the serious fire at the home of Tryphena Williams. The woman’s 88-year-old husband managed to escape from the home but tried to re-enter the property to
Read more...
When it’s colder outside than inside, all houses will lose heat. Identifying where the heat in your home is being lost is key to making your home more heat efficient.
There are two types of heat loss:
Fabric heat loss
This is when heat is lost through any part of the house structure which is exposed either to the outside air, or to some other
Read more...
At STC (Stockbridge Technology Centre) in Cawood, an undergoing project is being investigated for the potential of growing strawberries via the use of LED Lighting. Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s approached the centre hoping to expand to its customers the availability of British strawberries throughout the whole year, as opposed to its current
Read more...
What is a Distribution Board?
Distribution boards, also known as consumer units, are essential components of an electrical supply system. They split the incoming electrical power feed into multiple secondary circuits, allowing for precise power supply control to different areas. These boards also isolate circuits during abnormal conditions,
Read more...
Ensuring the safety of your home's electrical system is paramount. With the increasing complexity of modern electrical devices, safeguarding your circuits from potential hazards is crucial. This is where Residual Current Breakers with Over-Current Protection (RCBOs) come into play.
Combining the functionalities of both MCBs and RCDs, RCBOs
Read more...
In the Republic of Ireland, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) oversees restricted and controlled electrical works. Through its designated Safety Supervisory Body, Safe Electric, the CRU ensures that electrical contractors comply with current standards. The new I.S.10101 standards, which introduce significant changes to electrical
Read more...
Have you ever wondered what happens inside that mysterious box that powers your home? The consumer unit, commonly known as a fuse box, is the unsung hero of your household, quietly distributing and controlling the electricity that keeps everything running smoothly.
Whether you're dealing with a power outage or simply curious about how
Read more...
Since the first COVID-19 lockdown, many people in the UK and Ireland have embarked on DIY projects, transforming their sheds and gardens into gyms, offices, beauty salons, and bars.
With the shift to remote and hybrid work, the demand for ‘shoffices’ (shed offices) has surged (The Times). Running electricity to your shed can be
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...
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...
A faulty electric blanket was most likely to be the cause of a fire that killed an elderly woman. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service have warned the public of electric blanket dangers following the serious fire at the home of Tryphena Williams. The woman’s 88-year-old husband managed to escape from the home but tried to re-enter the property to
Read more...
When it’s colder outside than inside, all houses will lose heat. Identifying where the heat in your home is being lost is key to making your home more heat efficient.
There are two types of heat loss:
Fabric heat loss
This is when heat is lost through any part of the house structure which is exposed either to the outside air, or to some other
Read more...
At STC (Stockbridge Technology Centre) in Cawood, an undergoing project is being investigated for the potential of growing strawberries via the use of LED Lighting. Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s approached the centre hoping to expand to its customers the availability of British strawberries throughout the whole year, as opposed to its current
Read more...
