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In a digitally driven society we are all obsessed with our high tech gadgets and TV’s are no exception. As technology progresses TV’s are becoming larger and thinner than ever before. However, the general problem that we come across is that many of us just don’t have the space for these TV’s within our homes or offices.
As electrical contractors in Leeds we see our fair share of homes and business premises, and many customers ask us what the best ways are to save money on their electricity bills are. In this post, we are offering up 3 key tips. Money is tight at the moment and the UK is heading towards a triple dip recession. As such, it is now a better time than ever to head online for tips on saving money as a home owner or business. One of the best ways to save money monthly or quarterly is through your electricity bills, where there is a push from the government currently on businesses to make more of an effort. Not only does streamlining your electricity usage make sense in a green way of thinking, it also makes sense financially, where the potential savings in the long term are high.
Electrical systems and portable electronics regularly get sent to landfill where they live for 20, 30 or even 40 years before being buried. They pollute and take up space, yet thankfully the UK government is now pushing for these pieces of equipment to be disposed of in a greener more environmentally friendly way. If you have recently cleaned out your business premises or your own home, you will have probably found a large range of old electronics that need to be thrown out. Unlike paper, cardboard or food waste, electronics cannot simply be put in to a domestic waste bin as not only is it bad for the environment, but these electronics will go to land fill and never degrade over time. They will quite simply last forever, polluting the earth and taking up unnecessary space.
If you have been tuning in to our blog you will have most probably read our post on 3 top tips to choosing the right electrician. Our points in that post highlighted the need to make sure any electrician you hire is qualified with the correct certification, has sufficient public liability insurance and also has enough experience to carry out a job sufficiently. Those top tips to choosing the right electrician still stand today, but what about when it comes to choosing an industrial electrician?
The fuse in a plug can blow at any time, and it often happens whilst we are in the middle of doing something such as using a vacuum cleaner to clean a floor or turning on a lamp. If this has happened to you, here is how to replace that fuse and carry on with your day:
Whilst running your business it is essential that you provide a safe environment for your work colleagues and customers that are on your premises. It’s therefore important that all of your electrical equipment is tested regularly by a professional electrician. As part of your health and safety policy it is a legal requirement to ensure that all electrical appliances within your premises are PAT tested.
If you have needed any electrical work carrying out within your home over the past 6 months, then chances are you searched on the internet to find a company suitable enough for the job. On the first pages of Google, often it is the big national electrician companies which dominate the first page due to having been established for a fairly long time and their sites looking good in the eyes of the search engines.
It’s important that you stay safe within your house or office and electrics are something that should be regularly checked. It is advised that you get a qualified electrician to test your electrics. However, there are some checks that you can do yourself in order to identify possible electrical faults. If the wiring has not been replaced for a long period of time it may be time to think about undergoing a full electrical re-wire.
Taking time to find a qualified electrician will ensure that your electrical work is carried out to a high standard and you will feel 100% safe within your home or office. But what actual certifications does a qualified electrician require? One of the most important certifications to look out for when finding an electrician for your home is the NICEIC domestic installer.
When starting your search for a professional electrician it’s important that you find an electrical company who are within your local area. This will help to cut the cost of your electrical work by saving money on travel and call out charges. If the work that you require is likely to take a number of days this will also ensure that your local electrician is prompt and on time. This in turn will speed up the whole process.