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wiring

House Fire 09/03/2015

10 most common causes of house fires

Every year in Britain there are thousands of house fires; some are minor with no injury or even a need to call out the fire services but some are more serious, even fatal. It is estimated 60% of house fires originate in the kitchen. But the risk of fire lurks almost everywhere in the home. It is easy to imagine that it wouldn’t happen to you. Accidents don’t normally announce their imminent arrival, there is no warning. But it can happen to anyone if a few simple fire safety measures... Read More

bundle of xmas lights 18/12/2013

Do Christmas Lights Need to Be PAT Tested?

December 18, 2013 It’s that time of year again, and many of us will be digging out our Christmas lights ready to swirl around our trees. You would probably think that as your lights have been stored in a cupboard or loft for most of the year that they will need testing. This is not necessarily true. Of course it is important to make sure that your lights are safe before switching them on, but this can usually be done with a visual check. Before switching on your lights, you... Read More