Bristol electrician's blog

Electrical condition reports explianed

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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You cannot see electricity. Cables are usually hidden inside our walls, and consumer units are often hidden in cupboards, so it is not surprising that we forget to check the condition of our electrical installation for damage or wear and tear.

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Electrical safety in a childs bedroom

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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A child's bedroom should be a safe place for them to play, sleep and study but by giving them the latest must have gadgets and all kinds of electrical devices you could be unintentionally creating a danger zone...read on for some tips on improving electrical safety in your child's bedroom...

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Are your down lights safe?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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In modern buildings, standards are in place to delay the spread of flames in the event of a fire. One particular standard applies to the ceiling of a building. The ceiling is considered one of the most important fire barriers, slowing the spread of the fire from floor to floor. When installing down-lights care must be taken to ensure the fire rating is maintained.

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Earthing and Bonding Explained

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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It is a highly essential safety element in your home and as the title suggests, earthing and bonding work is carried out to ensure the electrical installation in your home is correctly earthed and bonded ensuring metal surfaces such as the metal cases of cookers, washing machines, fridge freezers etc do not become live if a fault develops with the electrical installation or the appliance. Instead, the electrical current will flow down the earth connection thereby minimising the risk of electric shock.

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How to spot rogue tradesmen

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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We have complied some top tips to keep your home safe from botched electrical works and to help you choose the right electrician.

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Top electrical safety tips for your home

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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We have complied some top tips to keep your home safe and to help prevent electrical fires.

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Are your electrics safe?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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If your property is over 25 years old, its time to check your electrical system. Unless your system has been upgraded within the.

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Spending a fortune on light bulbs ?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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We often receive calls from customers concerned that they seem to have bulbs (lamps) blowing all the time, they often believe that this means they have a problem with their wiring.

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How to reset an RCD

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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RCD's (residual current devices), are electrical safety switches that isolates a circuit that has become unsafe or faulty.

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Electrical safety for home buyers

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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According to government statistics around 4 people a day are injured or killed in fires related to electrical faults.

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Electrical wall of shame

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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Images of shocking electrical installations from DIYers that claim they know about electrics...

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Wiring a two storey office

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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One of the biggest jobs carried out since Burridge Electrical has been trading

Myself and the owner of GEM Lighting and electrical were approached to carry out the installation of Data...

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Replace or upgrade your smoke detectors?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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A correctly installed and working smoke detector is an asset to any home.In fact , these devices help to prevent thousands of fatalities every year, which is why it is important to have the alarms tested and inspected at regular intervals.However at some point it is going to be necessary to replace them.

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Why LED lighting is good for retail?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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Lighting is one of the most important things to consider when it comes to retail....

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How do you save money with LED lighting?

by Anton Burridge | Burridge Electrical

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How would LED lights save me money you ask?...

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