As we all know, water carries electricity very efficiently. When water(or wet surfaces/devices/beings) and electricity mix, the result is very dangerous. Because of this, from the electrical safety point of view, the bathroom is possibly the most dangerous room in the home.  The consequences of an electric shock are far more severe in a bathroom [...]

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All the MK switches/sockets/connection units/etc – the MK wiring accessories – are made to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use, but in some areas you need them to be even tougher. That’s why the MK Metalclad Plus range of surface mounted accessories is ideal for the factories, the workshops, the garages [...]

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About the Part P factsheet – Don’t put lives at risk by using/installing dangerous electrics!
As recommended by the NICEIC specialists via their FactSheet about Part P of the building regulations, here are some of the main things that need to be emphasized in order to have both a safe electrical installation and a safe life [...]

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Although we are not electricians(yet we deal with a lot of electrical stuff + also with a lot of electricians), there are some general rules and regulations that we feel we should let everyone know about(just like the advice regarding the NICEIC approved electricians). We do this especially since we sell a lot of Electrical [...]

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Especially true and applicable to the specifier / the landlord, the NICEIC advice on the avoiding the potential electrical hazards applies to everyone living in the UK; in general, this advice says “don’t try to the the brave one / smart one by doing / maintaining the electrical installation by yourself – use a NICEIC-registered [...]

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