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Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather | IronmongeryDirect

|Date: 6 January, 2023

Top tips for staying safe whilst working in bad weather | IronmongeryDirect

Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or the trades, causing delays which can ...

Bad weather can be a nightmare for those working in construction or the trades, causing delays which can increase both the cost and the timeframe for the completion of a project, whilst also making wo ...

6 January, 2023
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Pathway to achieving a low carbon future – why electricians have a vital role to play | GTEC

|Date: 4 January, 2023

Pathway to achieving a low carbon future – why electricians have a vital role to play | GTEC

GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why UK electricians have an important role to play in a low carbon future, r ...

GTEC’s Griff Thomas explains why UK electricians have an important role to play in a low carbon future, regardless of what happens with heat and power. 2022 was a significant year. We’ve (largely) mov ...

4 January, 2023
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Product Test: Storm Glands from SWA

|Date: 22 November, 2022

Product Test: Storm Glands from SWA

There’s a storm coming as Steve Hewish, Approved Electrician at Turrell (Electrical Contractors), tries o ...

There’s a storm coming as Steve Hewish, Approved Electrician at Turrell (Electrical Contractors), tries out the Storm Glands from SWA. One job I’ve always hated doing throughout my career is making of ...

22 November, 2022
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Testing: new ideas that could help electricians boost their income | Chauvin Arnoux

|Date: 18 November, 2022

Testing: new ideas that could help electricians boost their income | Chauvin Arnoux

With the news full of stories about galloping inflation and soaring fuel costs, it’s no surprise that man ...

With the news full of stories about galloping inflation and soaring fuel costs, it’s no surprise that many electricians and contractors are looking around for ways of boosting their income. But this i ...

18 November, 2022
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National Apprenticeship | The future of electrical training

|Date: 4 November, 2022

National Apprenticeship | The future of electrical training

Electrical apprentices must go through years of training under an experienced electrical contractor befor ...

Electrical apprentices must go through years of training under an experienced electrical contractor before working independently. They not only learn through classroom training but gain hands-on exper ...

4 November, 2022
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C.K Tools lights the way with new head torch

|Date: 17 October, 2022

C.K Tools lights the way with new head torch

C.K Tools, the trusted choice for trade professionals, has launched a brand-new Wide Field Head Light (T9 ...

C.K Tools, the trusted choice for trade professionals, has launched a brand-new Wide Field Head Light (T9630) to ensure greater visibility and safety when accessing wires or cables in dark and confine ...

17 October, 2022
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Cycling Sparks: making the switch from four wheels to two

|Date: 17 October, 2022

Cycling Sparks: making the switch from four wheels to two

We talk to Aaron Fleming-Saheed, to find out more about his decision to use two wheels instead of four an ...

We talk to Aaron Fleming-Saheed, to find out more about his decision to use two wheels instead of four and how this helped inspire the launch of his electrical business – Cycling Sparks. All photos co ...

17 October, 2022
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The KNIPEX NexStrip®: cut, strip and crimp with just one tool

|Date: 3 October, 2022

The KNIPEX NexStrip®: cut, strip and crimp with just one tool

The new KNIPEX NexStrip® (12 72 190) is a must-have multi-tool for all electricians. This versatile tool ...

The new KNIPEX NexStrip® (12 72 190) is a must-have multi-tool for all electricians. This versatile tool cuts, strips and crimps – three crucial applications all at the same time. It isolates flexible ...

3 October, 2022
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Toolbox Talks see 184 electricians add names to Wall of Support | SELECT

|Date: 31 August, 2022

Toolbox Talks see 184 electricians add names to Wall of Support | SELECT

The growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more tha ...

The growing campaign for regulation of the electrical industry has received a timely boost after more than 180 electricians pledged their support for the crusade being spearheaded by SELECT, Scotland’ ...

31 August, 2022
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UK electricians reveal the 10 most dangerous electrical mistakes they see in homes

|Date: 4 August, 2022

UK electricians reveal the 10 most dangerous electrical mistakes they see in homes

Electricians have revealed the 10 most dangerous mistakes that Brits make when attempting electrical DIY ...

Electricians have revealed the 10 most dangerous mistakes that Brits make when attempting electrical DIY at home, with some possibly leading to serious injuries or worse. Almost half (49%) of Brits ha ...

4 August, 2022
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