Electrical Blog Cheltenham
Complete Shop Fit
Below is details of a recent shop fit out carried out by switch electrical, from survey and quotation to store fit out, including CCTV design and installation, electrical design and installation, fire alarm system design and installation, burglar alarm design and...
Why upgrading your Fuseboard is a wise investment
What is a fuseboard and what purpose does it serve? Your fuseboard is at the very heart of your domestic Electrical installation. It may be referred to as a consumer unit or distribution board by those in the trade but each refer to the same thing. In your home it’s...
Extension & Garden Electrics Carried out
Recent local Cheltenham job, wiring for extension installed and 2nd fix completed and all tested along with garden lighting / brick lighting and external building lights (more completion pics to follow) Extension roof speakers and downlight cables being installed ring...
Recent Electrical Test Uncovers Many Errors
Carried out a recent electrical installation condition report and the wiring was an absolute shambles / done by the general diyer who claims they know what there doing I am guessing - any way new occupier needed a re wire and here’s some of the things I found when I...
Hotel Fire Safety Advice
Hotel fire safety is a key concern for all hotel owners, managers and responsible persons. If a fire breaks out, potentially hundreds of people could instantly be forced into an emergency situation and your business could suffer irreparable financial and...
Fire safety when moving premises
Thinking about fire safety alongside issues such as overheads, tax, employee status and timescales can also seem like just another inconvenience on the list. But ‘inconvenience’ has a higher risk than all of the other issues mentioned. With this in mind, what does...
Fire Safety In HMO Properties
We can’t stress enough to landlords is that fire safety within an HMO is of the utmost importance and, as a landlord, it’s your responsibility to be aware of fire safety regulations and follow them to the letter. What are the fire safety requirements in an HMO? If...
Guide to Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers: A Handy Guide for Homeowners The switches on your circuit breaker board have the main function of offering a safe way to turn your electrical power ON and OFF in specific areas of the house so that maintenance or repair work can be carried out safely...
Guide to Network Cabling
Network cables are designed to carry data and information to and from computers, switches, storage area networks and routers. There are many different kinds of communication cables available. Which cables are right for your circumstances depends on many different...