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Seaward educational materials provide advice on electrical safety testing
Seaward has put together a range of educational materials to provide fast access to expert advice on a range of electrical safety testing issues. Designed to promote best practice, the range of materials includes display posters and informative test guides - combining practical guidance with the latest technical updates. The resource pack has been designed to help those involved in the training and education of the electricians of the fut... [more]
VPhase's free training for installers demonstrates a step-by-step installation of its voltage optimisation device
VPhase plc is offering free 2-3 hour workshops every month across the country to demonstrate a step-by-step installation of its voltage optimisation device and provide expert technical advice. Recent trial results, independently verified by EA Technology, have shown savings in electricity consumption of between 6% and 12%. EA Technology has confirmed that these reductions could save the respective homeowners between £75 and £135 per year on th... [more]
Periodic Inspection Reporting of electrical installation is imperative to maintain the safety of householders and tenants
Competent Person Scheme Operator, NAPIT, highlights the importance of Periodic Inspection Reporting (PIR) on all properties remains imperative to maintain the safety of householders and tenants. This follows the tragic death of a mother of two, originally from Birmingham, who moved with her family to Cornwall into a rented property. Sadly an electric fault and the lack of earth bonding caused the lethal electrocution and Mrs. Whithall died ... [more]
Energy efficiency is becoming a critical issue for businesses
Last year, Schneider Electric held a series of events dedicated to informing attendees about a range of energy efficient measures, as well as showcasing its portfolio of energy efficiency solutions. The series kicked-off with an event in Edinburgh, followed by Birmingham then Bristol, which all saw hundreds of contractors, energy managers, consultants, architects and distributors, as well as representatives from local and health authorities, mee... [more]
Mobile AM2 test centre reduces backlogged waiting lists for electrical apprentices
National Electrotechnical Training (NET) has worked with GTEC Training to develop a mobile test centre, which can travel to the ‘hotspot’ areas in England and Wales where AM2 centres are struggling to meet high demand for the test and reduce backlogged waiting lists. This innovative solution solves the ongoing industry issue of electrical apprentices having to wait up to a year to take their AM2 test. Based at Connaught Academy in Caerphilly s... [more]
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