Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are used to protect the electrical installation, which consists of the consumer unit, wiring and accessories, from electrical power surges known as transient overvoltages.
What is a Surge Protection Device?
RCDs Explained
An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare wire. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires. RCDs offer a level of personal protection that ordinary fuses and circuit-breakers cannot provide.
Landlord Safety Becomes Mandatory
Electrical Safety Certificates will become mandatory for all new tenancies in England from 1st July 2020, and for all existing tenancies on 1st April 2021. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 requires landlords in England to maintain their properties to the electrical safety standards.
Keeping you Safe at Home during Coronavirus
As the country gets to grips with tackling the Coronavirus, life as we know it is going to significantly change for a while. With people being encouraged to work from home and families self isolating if one person shows symptoms, there are plenty of guides out there designed to help you concentrate on your work and stop you from climbing the walls during this temporary confinement.
The Importance of Secure Terminations
One of the major causes of fire in an electrical installation are either inadequate termination of conductors or the failure of terminations over time and also further validates the importance of regular maintenance and testing on every installation.