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If you like DIY, here are Top 5 Tips for Electrical Safety when DIY

May 6, 2020 SparksDirect

It can be tempting for any of us to have a go at DIY tasks instead of calling in a registered builder or electrician. In

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Tips for Fire and Electrical Safety and Avoiding Electrical Fires at Home - avoid overloading the extension cord or the sockets!

Tips for Fire and Electrical Safety and Avoiding Electrical Fires at Home

March 19, 2020 SparksDirect

When it comes to fire safety and electrical fires, we can become very complacent due to a feeling of familiarity. However, overlooking important security issues

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Simple Visual Safety Checks around your Home that can Save your Life

Simple Visual Safety Checks around your Home that can Save your Life

June 28, 2019 SparksDirect

When we are at home, we usually feel very safe and become complacent. However, overlooking important security issues such as electrical safety can be fatal.

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Where, When and Why Should You Use Low-Smoke Zero Halogen Cabling?

February 4, 2013 SparksDirect

While researching the PopPack twin batten fluorescent light fitting to present an accurate description on our website, we came across an unusual specification: according to

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Living together safely(2) – Tips and simple electrical rules for avoiding electrical shock/fire hazards

September 13, 2010 SparksDirect

This article is a continuation of the Living together safely(1) – Electrical Tips and simple rules for avoiding electrical shock/fire hazards. Electricity can kill. Goverment

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Avoid the potential electrical hazards by using a NICEIC-registered electricians

February 22, 2010 SparksDirect

Especially true and applicable to the specifier / the landlord, the NICEIC advice on the avoiding the potential electrical hazards applies to everyone living in

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