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Green Goo
If your home was built or rewired between 1965 and 1971 then this may affect you. What am I talking about? Green goo or to give it its correct name 'cable greening'. Have you noticed a dark green substance, similar in appearance to Fairy Liquid running out of...
Transform Your Outbuildings with an Electrical Supply
An electrical supply can completely transform garages, sheds and outbuildings into functional spaces at the fraction of the cost of a home extension or conservatory. At Allied Electrical, we can provide a safe and reliable source of electricity from your home mains...
Allied Electrical Christmas Lighting Installation
It’s not really Christmas until the decorations are up, whether that’s a traditional wreath on the door or extravagant Christmas lighting display. If you’re dreading the thought of venturing into the loft, untangling your lights and getting the step ladder out to...
Ban On Halogen Lightbulbs Lights the Way for Switch to LED
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...
HMO Licensing Changes October 2018 – How They Impact You
The Government has confirmed that an extension to mandatory licensing will come into force from 1st October 2018. Under these new rules, what an HMO (House in Multiple Occupancy) is defined as under the Housing Act 2004 will change; meaning that some electrical...
6 Signs Your Plug Socket Need Replacing
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 often in...
Don’t Get Caught Out – How To Spot a Rouge Tradesman
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...
A Guide To Preventing Electrical Fires in the Home
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...
Landlords – What Are Your Electrical Safety Obligations?
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...
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