Safety
Welcome to the Sparks Blog on the topic of Safety. Purchasing an item on our website is one thing, installing it or using it properly and safely is another thing.
Via this section, you can find much information related to things such as Electrical Safety and Fire Safety.
We want our customers to be safe when they install and use the products we sell on our website, and both the safety bodies in the UK and the manufacturers have an abundance of caution and advice on this topic.
If there is any advice related to the safety and security of our products that you require, please advise via email or by contacting us.
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What is Part P of the Building Regulations and How it Affects Us
You may have heard of Part P of the Building Regulations; in this article we want to delve into what it covers, how it affects us, and what needs to be done in case of electrical wiring alterations at home.
How to Find a Registered Electrician Near You in the UK
If you are wondering how to find a registered electrician near you in the UK, we put together the guide below to aid you in this endeavour.
Advice for Parents: How to Keep your Children Safe around Electricity
Advice for Parents: How to Keep your Children Safe around Electricity; all parents need to know the advice and rules regarding how to keep the children safe from electricity
Where to Site your Smoke, Heat, and CO Alarms
The matter of siting the alarms at home is very important, and Aico is kind enough to provide a great guide of where to site your Aico smoke, heat, and CO alarms.
Top Tips for Safely Using Portable Heaters at Home
Using a portable heater at home is very convenient, but safely using portable heaters is a must; here are the top tips for using portable heaters at home.
What Is An RCBO & How Does It Work?
Find out what an RCBO is and how it works. Learn the different types of circuit breakers, how they work, and why you should use them in your home or business.
How do I Test my Fire Alarm? Video on how to Test your Aico Alarms
Sometimes the simplest of things can be very complicated if you don't know how to begin. It is the same with testing the fire alarms in the house: if you don't know how to do it, it is very complicated, but if you learn the simple way of testing the fire alarms, it is so simple.
If you like DIY, here are Top 5 Tips for Electrical Safety when DIY
It can be tempting for any of us to have a go at DIY tasks instead of calling in a registered...
Tips for Fire and Electrical Safety and Avoiding Electrical Fires at Home
When it comes to fire safety and electrical fires, we can become very complacent due to a feeling...
Tips for Fire and Electrical Safety and Avoiding Electrical Fires at Home
When it comes to fire safety and electrical fires, we can become very complacent due to a feeling...
Why you should have Fire-Rated Cable Supports or Clips for Cable Management
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations brought about a great number of rules to improve the safety of...
Why you should have Fire-Rated Cable Supports or Clips for Cable Management
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations brought about a great number of rules to improve the safety of...
Electrical safety in the bathroom: Sockets, Lights, Showers, and Electric Heaters
It is well known that combining water and electricity is a recipe for disaster, as water is highly...
Are the USB Socket Chargers Safe for Children, and more on USB Integrated Sockets
Electrical appliances and outlets can be dangerous for anyone - but particular care needs to be...