A Career in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Air conditioning, which includes air cooling, heating, ventilation and disinfection, provides many opportunities for engineers. These specialized technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient installation, maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems, which can be found in a wide range of buildings, such as homes, offices, factories, hospitals and colleges Engineers work for engineering
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5 Warning Signs of Electrical Wiring Problems
Thursday, 07 February 2019
Whether you’re looking to sell your home or buy a new one, you need to be aware that an electrical inspection will be part of the process. The findings of this inspection can affect the price you pay or receive for the property. However, it is still possible to have issues after an inspection has occurred, that’s why
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Government tightens up rules on electrical safety for landlords
Wednesday, 30 January 2019
Landlords must ensure mandatory electrical inspections are carried out in private rented accommodation by competent and qualified inspectors under new rules announced by the government. They could face tough financial penalties if they fail to comply with the new regulation, which is part of the government’s commitment to drive up standards in the sector. A transitional
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SELECT runs radio campaign to reinforce use of qualified electricians
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Scottish electrotechnical industry trade body SELECT is emphasising its message with a hard-hitting week of nationwide advertising. On January 24, minister for business, fair work and skills Jamie Hepburn will be hosting a Working Group to further discuss the issue of introducing Protection of Title for electricians. In the week leading up to this event, SELECT is planning a
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Refcom publishes F-gas Brexit guidance
Tuesday, 15 January 2019
The certification body Refcom has published a guidance document on the implications of Brexit on the F-gas regulations. Refcom says the document will clarify the position we are in, and the consequences of certain proposals still being discussed, after the UK leaves the European Union on March 30. Due to the constantly shifting nature of
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Cowboy electrician jailed for dangerous work on Hartlepool house
Wednesday, 09 January 2019
A cowboy electrician who dangerously rewired a Hartlepool house has been jailed. The unqualified electrician has been has been jailed for 13 months thanks to a successful prosecution from Hartlepool Borough Council’s Trading Standards team. John Drac, 35, of Rowan Place, Newton Aycliffe, pleaded guilty to fraud and consumer protection related offences after falsely claiming
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An insight to hybrid ring/radial final circuits
Wednesday, 02 January 2019
Does a ring final circuit have to be supplied directly from a protective device in the distribution board or consumer unit, or is it permitted to supply the two ends of the ring via a dedicated radial circuit cable? ELECSA explains. The NICEIC helpline is occasionally asked whether a ring final circuit has to be supplied directly from
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Chemours-Mitsui launches new low-GWP refrigerants R463A and R454C
Friday, 21 December 2018
The R463A (trade name: OPTEON XP41) is made for fridges and freezers and will replace the existing R404A and R410A refrigerants. The refrigerants’ global warming potential (GWP) stands at 1,494, saving 28% compared to the previous R410A. The freezing capability and efficiency are equivalent to those of the R410A, leading to improvements of coefficient of
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Fake IET Regs books on sale in the industry
Thursday, 20 December 2018
Fake copies with missing or corrupted information potentially could be devastating for electrical professional if unsafe work being carried out. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is urging all electrical professionals to ensure that they are using genuine copies of BS 7671:2018, The IET Wiring Regulations. The call comes as the IET has been
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UK details F-gas quotas in no-deal Brexit
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
In the event of a no-deal Brexit, companies that currently require quotas under the European F-gas phase-down mechanism will need to apply for a UK quota before 30 March 2019. The European F-gas and ODS regulations for refrigerants will no longer apply in the UK if the UK leaves the EU without a deal. Instead,
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