by Nick Smith | Aug 1, 2018 | Domestic Services, Tips & Guides
Plug sockets, plugs, electrical outlets, power outlets, whatever you choose to call them – they are an essential part of any home, providing constant power to lamps, fridges, TVs and other appliances we couldn’t live without. Unfortunately, with power sockets...
by Nick Smith | Jun 6, 2018 | Tips & Guides
Research carried out by Pletnific in 2017 found that a massive 77% of Brits do not ask to see a tradesman’s professional certificate before letting them carry out work. With figures like these, it’s no surprise that the same study highlighted an overall lack of trust...
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 | Jan 30, 2018 | Landlords and HMOs, Tips & Guides
As a landlord or letting agent, you have a number of safety obligations to meet in regards to your properties’ electrical installations. Failure to protect your tenants can result in huge fines, invalidated insurance policies and most importantly, an increased risk of...
by Nick Smith | Sep 27, 2017 | Latest News, Tips & Guides
At Allied Electrical, we always strive to explain to customers exactly what we’re doing and how we’re doing it, but there is no escaping the jargon you may hear a registered electrician use when carrying out work; it comes as second nature when you’ve been doing it...
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...
