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Fuse 06/07/2015

How do fuses work?

While most of us know that without a fuse, a household plug, and whichever appliance it’s attached to, won’t work. A question frequently asked is “How does a fuse work, what is its purpose, and why it is important to fit the correct one?” In our world of hi tech appliances, fuses play a very important, but sometimes overlooked role which is frequently misunderstood. This can leave expensive electronic equipment inadequately protected and at risk. A plug fuse is a safety device which is connected into an electrical circuit to... Read More

Electrics. 23/06/2015
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Pat Testing Requirements & FAQ’s

PAT testing is often a subject stumbled upon that many people didn’t know about. The requirements of PAT Testing is something we get asked for a lot, so we thought we would put a blog together covering some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. How often do my appliances have to be tested? In accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) all electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is kept in a safe condition. The most effective way of ensuring that these regulations are... Read More