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The 18th Edition Wiring Regs: there's still so much to Know and Understand!
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations brought about a whole range of new rules to the electrical...
Introducing the Flexible and Innovative Astro Lighting Track System
Track lighting is a system that involves installing multiple lights from a single live feed. The...
How and why LED Cove Lighting could be the Next Big Thing in Indoor Lighting
Cove lighting is a form of indirect lighting built into ledges, recesses or high up on the walls...
Ventilation Fans: what type of extractor fans you need, where, and why
Ventilation plays a huge part in all of our lives, keeping the air in our homes safe to breathe...
On Choosing and Placing your Picture Lights, which now use a LED lamp
Picture lights are a classic way to highlight your favourite painting or picture. In this case,...
The Reviews are in: Tradespeople Love CK Magma Technician's Toolcase Max!
Carl Kammerling International has introduced the CK Magma Technician’s Toolcase Max, which is its...
How D-Line Spring and U-Clips Fire Rated Cable Supports meet the 18th Edition Regs
The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations have brought in a whole new set of guidelines for staying safe...
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...
Smart Lighting Control for Warehouses: PIR Motion Detectors and smart LED Lights
Modern lighting controls are commonly associated with office buildings, which seek to create...
Simple Visual Safety Checks around your Home that can Save your Life
When we are at home, we usually feel very safe and become complacent. However, overlooking...
The Causes and Effects of 'Toxic Home Syndrome' and how to Combat it
It is estimated that over 15.3 million homes in the UK are at risk of ‘Toxic Home Syndrome’ (THS),...
Application of the BN Thermic Industrial Fan Heaters OUH2 in Warehouses
BN Thermic has a well-established reputation for providing effective heating solutions for...
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A Simple Guide to Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Here is a simple guide to electrical installation condition reports (EICR), what it is and how to take care of it. Full info in the article.
Safety Advice when using an Electrical Portable Heater at Home
Electric portable heaters have had a resurgence in popularity in recent times, as modern,...
Downlights: FAQ and Electrical Safety on Installing / Checking Downlights
Downlights are a lovely way to brighten up your home. They are often small and recessed, making...
How Portable Heaters can be an Ideal Weapon in the Preventing Hypothermia
There's an argument to be made concerning what is the ideal weapon in fighting and even preventing...