Commercial Fire Alarm Systems are essential when it comes to safeguarding the lives of a business’ workforce. Obviously this is the primary and most important reason for having a fire alarm system installed, but doing so will also enable a business to preserve their stock, property and assets.
Ok so I am just going to come out and say it, however silly I feel...I am struggling to understand how LinkedIn works!
I am looking for someone out there for guidance or maybe what I actually mean is to tell me how on earth it works in the way of advertising and how it can benefit my families business. I get Twitter, I get Facebook and the purpose of blogging but no matter how many times I look at my LinkedIn profile and join relevant groups I have no idea what I am doing!
Welcome to the wonderful world of advertising. If your not already aware of this, then I hate to tell you that you are entering a world full of silver-tongued charlatans, who will promise you the world, take your hard earned dollar then deliver next to nothing. You may have formed the opinion that I am bitter and twisted when discussing advertising, and to be honest I am, but my view has been formed over almost 25 years of promoting my business and using advertising as one method to achieve this.
My Local Electrician is pleased to welcome Trade Skills 4 U who will be providing exclusive content for the benefit of our readers and the electrical industry.
Trade Skills 4 U offer an extensive range of training packages, renewable energy and electrical training courses, as well as update courses provided from their state of the art training centres in Crawley.
To help those affected by the 17th edition amendments, Tradeskills4u will be holding a one off free seminar on 17th August 2011 at 6.30pm, aimed at all those involved in the electrical installation industry.
Professionals such as designers, engineers, electricians, electrical contractors, maintenance technicians, project managers or tutor/trainers in these areas, will need to know about the following changes and additions:
· Measures against electromagnetic disturbances - new section 444;
Why would you need an electrician?
Electricians provide you with total installation, maintenance and repair for all wiring and electrical based appliances. Should your fridge stop working or a more serious electrical fire occur, an electrician is the one to call. Modern Electrical Solutions deals with any kind of electrical job that is needed, from heating to lighting and power failures to security systems.
UK Electricians are set to benefit from a new government White Paper which seeks to revolutionise the electricity industry.
The government want to accelerate their plans for renewable energy over the next few years and attract new investment to the electricity market.
The new Electricity Market Reform White Paper wants to get more private firms to contribute money into energy schemes, as the UK needs around 20 new power stations to upgrade the national grid.
A simple guide to circuit protection
Circuit breakers, circuit protectors, square D RCBO, relays, Wylex MCB, interrupters and disconnects…. It’s easy to get your wires crossed with confusing jargon like this flying around. But don’t blow your fuse just yet; help is at hand. This simple guide is just what you need to get fully switched on when it comes to circuit protection.
What is circuit protection?
17th Edition amendment 1 is now published and is available to buy directly from the IET website. The full price for this is £80, though if you are a member of the IET you do get this for a discounted rate of £52.
In addition to the wiring regulations, the onsite guide incorporating the amendment 1 will also be available to buy from September 2011.
Other guidance books associated with the new green amendment 1 of the 17th edition wiring regulations BS7671 will be available as follows:-
Guidance Note 3: Inspection & Testing, October 2011
Are you an apprentice electrician? Are you studying towards becoming an electrician? If so, then Sparks magazine, books and website can help you!
Sparks is for anyone studying towards a rewarding career as an electrician or electrical contractor and a vital companion to the annual Sparks Book.
