electrical

The ElectricSafe Register, a new brand and consumer search facility set break new ground in domestic electrical safety, has already seen promotion to over half a million potential consumers throughout the UK. ElectricSafe was first launched by NAPIT in November 2012 to make homeowners, landlords and tenants aware of the importance of hiring a competent, […]

17th edition wiring regulations courses are amongst the most popular in the UK for domestic and commercial electricians. The course itself covers all the relevant wiring regulations that the industry need to follow when carrying out any installation work.  17th edition courses are completely theoretical and are designed to be taken by those who already […]

All electrical installations must be regularly inspected to ensure they are working properly and safely. Graham Wretham looks into what a detailed inspection should take into account and what actions could be required as a result. The Requirements for Electrical Installations, BS 7671 – recommends that every electrical installation is subjected to periodic inspection and […]

For consumers looking for new and interesting ways to improve their homes, the news that the government was relaxing the planning regulations would have been welcomed. However David Williams, Category Marketing Manager at Schneider Electric, believes it also presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the electrical contractor. Currently homeowners are able to build […]