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What you need to know about surge protection devices (SPDs)
Surge protection devices (SPDs) help to prevent excess voltage from damaging electronic devices, equipment or systems during a short surge of electricity known as a transient over-voltage. Transient over-voltages are electrical surges or spikes of sometimes several thousand volts which last no more than a millisecond in duration. They can be caused externally by an […]
How to save electricity in your business
Saving electricity is a good way of making your business more energy and cost efficient, and luckily there are lots of ways of cutting your electrical usage. Here we take a look at what you can do to save electricity in your business. Turn it off! It may sound obvious, but switching off lights and […]
Recent developments in LED lighting
Today more and more businesses are switching to LEDs as they recognise the benefits this kind of lighting offers such as cost efficiency, energy saving, lower maintenance and better-quality lighting. With LED technology constantly evolving, here are just some of the latest developments in LED lights that are revolutionising commercial lighting. Smart lighting The rise […]
Six signs your commercial lighting needs an LED upgrade
Is your lighting not serving its purpose but you are in the dark about what the solution is? LEDs have a range of benefits over traditional lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. Here we look at the signs your commercial lighting needs an LED upgrade. 1. High electricity bills Inefficient lighting systems in commercial […]
Electrical installations in the leisure industry
When it comes to electrical installations, the leisure industry presents its own individual challenges. Not only is it client service-focused, it can involve being ‘open all hours’. With our experience over the years in supplying the leisure industry with electrical solutions, here at DRF we have identified a unique set of requirements for the task. […]
Safety checks on commercial electrical installations: What you need to know
All commercial electrical installations should be subject to regular inspection and testing to comply with current regulations. Electrical installations of any kind inevitably deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. These safety checks are commonly […]
2021 vision report for the electrical contracting industry: A review
A major study looking at the future of the electrical contracting industry up to 2021 makes for some interesting reading. Published by industry leaders NICEIC and the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), the report entitled 2021 Vision made key predictions and aimed to provide strategic foundations to help electrical contractors plan for a secure and profitable […]
What you need to know about arc fault detection devices (AFDDs)
Electrical fires account for around half of all fires in the UK, with nearly 20% caused by electrical distribution in the wiring, cabling and plugs, according to the charity Electrical Safety First. Often the reason for an electrical fire is a fault causing an arc within cables and connections. Although using circuit breakers, fuses and […]
BS 7671 – IET Electrical Regulations: The key changes
The 18th edition of the BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations is due to be published on July 2 this year and will come into force on January 1, 2019. The regulations outline UK compliance requirements for wiring in new and amended electrical installations. Any installations designed after December 31 this year will need to comply with […]
CPR for cables: A reminder of the changes
Changes to the CPR for cables (Construction Products Regulation) which came into effect on 1st July last year placed compulsory requirements on any copper or fibre optic cables installed permanently in buildings within the European Economic Area (EEA), including the UK. The regulation changes set a standard for how cables react during a fire. The […]