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Why become an electrician? Here are ten reasons…

Wednesday, 03 March 2021 by
Whether you’re just about to start your career and are trying to figure out the best path for you, or simply want a complete career change, becoming an electrician is a great option for everybody, regardless of age or life stage for a range of reasons… 1. There are many ways to get started It’s
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Electrician earnings continue to grow to an all-time high 

Wednesday, 03 March 2021 by
Statistics for electrician earnings from 2018 to 2020
How Much Do Electricians Earn? Is one of the most asked questions. There are many benefits to becoming an electrician such as being your own boss, different day-to-day tasks, always being in demand, and many more. One huge bonus is the money – electricians are paid the highest out of all the trades and their
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New electrical safety regulations for landlords

Monday, 15 February 2021 by
If you work in the housing or electrical industry, chances are you already know about the latest regulations for electrical safety in the private rented sector. If you don’t it’s important to know the latest updates and regulations and how this may affect you. Ensuring electrical installations are safe is essential for the safety of
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Everything you need to know about the 18th Edition

Friday, 22 January 2021 by
Electrician testing a breaker.
The electrical industry is full of specialised terms and abbreviations with the 18th Edition arguably being one of the most known and important ones. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to know more about what the 18th Edition is or somebody in the industry wanting to know where it came from and hoping to refresh themselves,
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5Th Edition Code of Practice for PAT Testing is Coming………

Monday, 07 September 2020 by
This will be one of the biggest changes in the industry and will have an effect on anyone carrying out PAT Testing. We will be running a FREE webinar on the changes and what they will mean to installers and business owners. For more information use the following link https://bit.ly/354ldlp
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Do all sockets need to be RCD Protected?

Tuesday, 28 January 2020 by
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Oxford trials ‘pop-up’ EV charge points

Tuesday, 10 December 2019 by
Oxford is trialling six pop-up electric vehicle (EV) charge points for residents who have no off-street parking. The ‘UEone’ charge points are app-operated and retract underground when not in use in order to reduce street clutter. The trial will finish in February 2020. Principal contractor Oxford Direct Services (ODS) has been involved since 2018 in
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Mitsubishi launches ‘smallest, most compact’ programmable logic controller

Monday, 09 December 2019 by
Mitsubishi Electric has released the company’s smallest and most powerful compact programmable logic controller to date – the FX5UC series Premium Micro PLC. The company says the new PLC’s diminutive size is set to help machine builders and manufacturers pack “ever more functionality into a smaller space”, while also providing the web access and network connectivity
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IET announces new amendment to BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations)

Tuesday, 03 December 2019 by
The amendment follows advances in technology enabling a more practical solution for electric vehicle charging installations The IET has announced a new amendment to BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition). The national Wiring Regulations committee, JPEL/64, today agreed the publication of Amendment 1, which will consist of a stand-alone update to Section 722: Electric
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Flammable-Refrigerant Standards Should Reflect Current Data

Thursday, 28 November 2019 by
The EU LIFE FRONT project’s new databases shed light on safe handling of hydrocarbons, helping to remove barriers to adoption. Safety standards for A3 (flammable) refrigerants in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) systems need to be adequately updated and improved to take into account technology innovation as well as new applications and data, said Dr.
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