RCD, Elcb, RCB, RCBO it doesn’t matter what you call it, test it and make sure it work. If you are not sure, feel free to call us for free advice.

Just finished an end of year test of Emergency Lighting in shop in Dundrum. Customer was having problem getting contractor to complete and certify tests. We were able to respond with in 2 weeks. The customer was extremely happy and requested us to complete other work in the shop.

RCD’s save lives. It is important that you check your RCD is operating properly

Polystyrene insulation causes a chemical reaction when it comes in contact with PVC insulated cables. I came across this in a house I was working in this week. The upstairs part of the house will need to be rewired as there is now a potential fire hazard.

  They should now be tested every month

The pull cord switch was badly burnt. Luckily the shower stopped working before a fire was started. The customers were lucky. They had got a funny fishy smell before the shower stopped working. If in doubt please switch off appliances and get them checked out.

An Irish rock band have been praised for saving over a dozen people from a raging house fire in the US – including an eight-month-old baby and three other children aged under five. Source: Heroic Irish rock band save children from devastating US house fire – Independent.ie

Make sure you don’t overload sockets etc. this Christmas. If a switch or socket feels hot then it has a problem that needs to be investigated. If the socket or switch feels hot to touch, switch it off and get professional help.

Its with great sadness that I have learned of the death of one of my former work colleagues in ESB. Man dies following accident in BrayA man has died following a work related accident in Bray.The accident took place at an ESB substation on the Old Connaught avenue around 8.30pm on Monday night.Gardai have sealed […]