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Portable Appliance Testing
Pat testing or portable appliance testing is an important part of any health & safety policy. This post is intended as a guide to both the legal implications and to the technical requirements. The Health & Safety Executive states that 25% of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. The Electricity at Work Regulations place…
What is an HMO
A simple definition of an HMO is a house or flat which is occupied by 3 or more unrelated persons. The term can apply to hostels, including student residences, bedsits and shared flats. To Landlords Do you operate premises which require a licence? Landlords who continue to operate HMOs without a licence are committing an…
Before working on any electrical circuit – advice from a professional electrician
“Before working on any electrical circuit isolate the supply by switching off the main switch and remove the fuse to the circuit that you are working on, If it is a circuit breaker switch off the main fuse and circuit breaker and remove the wires from the top of the circuit breaker. Place a sign…
How To Change A Light Bulb
Lamps Light Bulbs Turn off the lamp or light fixture. Allow a hot bulb to cool before touching it. Grasp the bulb lightly but firmly and turn counterclockwise until it is released from the socket. Insert a replacement bulb lightly but firmly into the socket, and turn it clockwise until it’s snug. Turn the lamp…
Try putting in a new fuse – advice from a professional electrician
“Try putting in a new fuse instead of relying on your eyes telling you it hasn’t failed” – Will Irving
Do not use – advice from a professional electrician
“Do not use electrical equipment outside if it’s raining.” – Russell Headridge
When changing a socket – advice from a professional electrician
“When changing a socket remember to turn the power off” – Brian McAllister
Don’t assume – advice from a professional electrician
“Don’t assume it’s broken, check it’s switched on” – Will Irving
Pulse Electrical (Dundee) Ltd.
Pulse Electrical (Dundee) Ltd have officially joined the on-line world and will hopefully be updating everyone on new industry regulations and even pearls of wisdom from our electricians! So please check back often for new updates. In the meantime if you require any works to be carried out please don’t hesitate to contact our office.