Interesting facts about electricity

We all rely on electricity every day of our lives but how much do you really know about it?

A brief history of electricity

People have been aware of electricity for longer than you may think. More than 2,000 years ago, Ancient Greeks discovered what was actually static electricity (although they didn’t know that bit!) when they realised that rubbing fur on amber caused an attraction between the two. There have been pots discovered with sheets of copper inside them at ancient Roman sites that archaeologists believe could have been a type of battery meant to produce light. Devices such as these have also been discovered at ancient Persian sites. In […]

Get Ready for Winter

The clocks have now gone back and the nights are drawing in.  Although we have been lucky with the weather so far, the colder weather is approaching so what steps should you take to make sure your house is safe and ready for the winter?

Indoors

Electric Heaters – These are a quick and easy way of heating a room but must be used carefully.  Make sure that your heater is on a level floor and has at least three feet of space around it.  Never dry clothes on it or allow it to come into

contact with soft furnishings.  Check that the heater is in good condition including plugs and wires […]

How to Save Money on Your Electricity Bill

Electricity is something that we all take for granted nowadays but how can we reduce our usage and spend on electricity.  As well as rising costs from electricity suppliers, there have been concerns raised by Ofgem about Britain running out of energy generating capacity.

There are lots of tips on how you can cut down your energy usage, saving money in the process.  Some of them involve lots of initial outlay such as solar panels but there are lots of ways to save money without having to buy new energy efficient appliances, you can just change the way you use them.

Lighting – […]

Our Tips on Electricity Abroad

If you’ve read our last blog post, you will know how to prepare your home before you leave for a holiday or trip away so we thought it may be useful to write about using electricity abroad.

Using electricity abroad carries just as many hazards as using it at home. In fact, electrical safety standards are much higher in the UK than they are in many other countries. You may be using something purchased from the country you are visiting such as television, air conditioning etc. but may decide to use some appliances or chargers that you’ve brought from home.

The first thing to consider is what do you actually […]

Do you have devices that charge from USB?

Do you rely on the little power adapters that come with them?

If you do then this might be a good solution for you.  We are pleased to announce that we are giving a double wall power socket with two USB sockets built in with every Electrical Inspection Report booked between now and the end of September 2014. Not only that we will fit it for you as a replacement to an existing compliant 2 gang socket.

These sockets themselves are neat and safe as you haven’t got a cheap old adapter getting too hot to touch hanging from the wall therefore making your […]

Holiday Season

We are now fully into holiday season and so we thought it would be a good idea to write about preparing your home before you go away on holiday.

What To Unplug/Turn Off

As well as safety, many of these tips will also help you to reduce energy usage and save money while you are away from home:

• Switch off and unplug any unnecessary equipment.  Some appliances are designed to be left on such as fridges, freezers and Sky boxes but if you’re not sure, check.  If you are going to be away for an extended period
  though, it may even be worth considering emptying your fridge and freezer beforehand and turning them off […]