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Why You Should Always Opt for Professional Fire Alarm Installation and Design

Ensuring the safety of your home or business premise is a matter of paramount importance, and a critical component of this safety is an effective and reliable fire alarm system. The temptation to cut corners by opting for a DIY approach or engaging a non-specialist for your fire alarm installation might seem like a cost-effective…

7 Signs Your House Needs Rewiring

Wires and cables are susceptible to general wear-and-tear. Exposed and loose wires can present a real safety problem if left, especially with over 1200 house fires a year being caused by faulty wiring. The current guideline is that a house should be rewired every 25 years. However, you may need to rewire sooner if you…

3 reasons to carry out regular fire system inspections

Power to save lives The purpose of carrying out inspections on your fire system is to ensure everything is working and is in good order. The inspection has been designed to make sure that in the event of a fire emergency the alarm will sound and alert any persons within the building or area that…

Lightwave Smart Home Technology – The Future Of A Smart Home

The Lightwave Smart Home What is Lightwave smart home technology  and what are the benefits of a smart home? With beautifully designed smart home technology, Lightwave will no doubt make your life easier. Technology is becoming more advanced by the day. However, with Lightwave technology, smart homes of the future are really coming to life.…

The Future of Renewable Energy

What really is the future of renewable energy? Many people ask theses day what really is renewable energy?,and what is the future of renewable energy? Renewable energy sources are those that, after being used, can be regenerated in a natural or artificial way. These cycles are maintained in a more or less constant way in…

How to properly use fire extinguishers

A fire extinguisher is a piece of equipment specially designed to control a fire in both open and enclosed spaces. They are an essential safety precaution for commercial properties, however, homes should also have a fire extinguisher in place of emergency. Knowing how to properly use a fire extinguisher and which types to use for…

Why LED Is Best For Your Wallet

LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are made of a semiconductor material that produces light when they receive an electric current. While a conventional light bulb has a service life of 1200 hours if lit a couple of hours a day, LED lights are high-performance, lasting up to 10,000 hours (equivalent to more than a year of continuous…

What Is a NICEIC Approved Contractor?

Using an NICEIC approved contractor is essential when selecting a company to carry out electrical works. NICEIC is an independent organisation that helps to regulate quality conditions and assesses the competence of UK electricity companies under licence from The Electrical Safety Council. It also issues certificates and licenses to contractors or utility employees to ensure that homeowners benefit from…

10 Most Common Causes Of Fires And How To Prevent Them!

According to the UK Fire Department, most fire emergency calls are related to domestic accidents. Fires caused by kitchen neglect, short circuits or the misuse of chemicals are some of the most common causes. Also, outdoor fires are induced by campfires and flammable waste that, believe it or not, can do a lot of damage to the surrounding…

Why Are We BAFE?

According to UK fire legislation published in October 2005, all owners or managers of a building must have a fire protection system. Although there are many alternatives to cover such an emergency, not all meet the minimum quality and efficiency requirements of fire prevention organizations. Also, some buildings require systems adapted to their structure, the…