RESIDENTS have been urged to carry out a few simple safety checks to ensure their electrical appliances are in good condition now winter is here.
Electrical Safety Office head Dr Simon Blackwood said the very first step was to check heaters and electric blankets that have been in storage during the warmer months, for obvious signs […]
What is a Smart Meter?
If you pay an electricity bill, you know what an electrical meter is. It is the device outside your house that measures your electricity consumption. A smart meter takes metering further, measuring your power consumption at intervals during the day and storing the information. This data can be used to analyze […]
How Much Does it Cost to Install a Power Point?
You’ve just bought a new appliance or floor lamp, only to discover you don’t have a power point to plug it into. What are you going to do? You can run an extension cord, but that’s not a permanent or particularly safe solution. Better to bite […]
Imagine the consequences if anyone could carry out electrical work. There would be so many fires and fatalities, laws would quickly be passed making it illegal for anyone but a fully qualified electrician to install, maintain or repair electrical systems. In fact, that’s exactly why laws are in place requiring all electricians to be licensed. Hiring […]
