by Nick Smith | Sep 26, 2018 | Electrical Safety, Electrical Services, Latest News, LED Lighting, Video Tutorials
At Allied Electrical, we’ve been explaining the efficiency of LED lights over traditional bulbs to our customers for many years – with LEDs offering lower running costs, a smaller carbon footprint and longer bulb life to name a few. Now, halogen light bulbs will...
by Nick Smith | Mar 8, 2018 | Electrical Safety, Tips & Guides
It will probably surprise you to learn that almost half of fires in domestic properties in the UK are caused by electrical items; anything from simple electric faults to unsafe consumer units or faulty appliances, all can cause a fire. Fires devastate homes; valuables...
by Nick Smith | Aug 24, 2017 | Electrical Safety, Tips & Guides, Video Tutorials
With summer well underway you may be planning on doing a bit of gardening or DIY around the house. Whilst these can be enjoyable projects to get stuck into, they both come with dangers that are overlooked all too often. Find out more about staying safe from...
by Nick Smith | Aug 4, 2017 | Electrical Safety, Electrical Services, Latest News
When did you last check the condition of yours? Your fusebox, or more accurately your consumer unit, could be thought of in much the same way as the engine in your car. All of your homes lighting, power and heating runs through and relies on the consumer unit for its...
by Nick Smith | Nov 28, 2016 | Electrical Safety, Tips & Guides
The festive season is almost upon us! The wonderful time of year where people all around the world decorate their houses, from the classic Christmas tree to extravagant full house displays. However you choose to celebrate this Christmas, you need to be aware of the...
by Nick Smith | Nov 24, 2016 | Electrical Safety, Tips & Guides
As any parent knows, children of any age are naturally curious, with a normal eagerness to explore. This curiosity, however, can become a danger when it comes to electricity. With so many day to day electrical safety hazards that are often overlooked by parents, we’ve...
