Are you ready for Winter?
The clocks have gone back an hour, Bonfire Night has come and gone with a bang, and we are enjoying some balmy, autumnal evenings. However, before we know it, winter will be upon us, so we need to make sure that we are well prepared to work and travel safely. Site conditions in winter can […]
Powercor attend the Global Philips Lighting Summit in 2016
Powercor LTD has recently attended the Global Philips Lighting Summit in Berlin 2016. It’s a time to catch up on the latest Philips Lighting innovations and to share advice and support Between Philips Partners. This year the CEO of Philips “Eric Rondalat” opened the Summit with a new strategy “The Power of Two” which is […]
Respect – Both on and off the pitch
By now, Euro16 will be underway, with the usual highs and lows we’ve come to expect with any major sporting event. One of the accompanying campaigns of this tournament is the Respect Campaign, #CelebrateFootball, which promotes 5 key pillars of Respect: Diversity Fan Culture Health Environment Accessibility for All These same elements can equally be […]
What is LiFi?
LiFi technology, short for Light Fidelity, uses light from LED bulbs to transmit internet data instead of the radio waves our WiFi routers currently broadcast. The LED lamps flicker extremely quickly to emit a frequency of light that can transmit data at incredible speeds. LiFi technology has been demonstrated by streaming a video on a […]
Our lighting journey as a Philips Partner
Who would of thought that Powercor would be installing luminaires today that can position any person with a mobile phone or ID card to around ½ metre in a building, but that’s exactly what’s happened, since becoming a Philips Lighting Partner in 2013 we have been on a lighting Journey and it’s been a great […]
Weil’s Disease – what is it and how can Electricians be exposed?
What is Weil’s Disease? Weil’s disease is a severe form of a bacterial infection known as leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is caused by bacteria from the genus Leptospira. The infection typically only causes mild flu-like symptoms, including headaches and chills. In severe cases, such as in Weil’s disease, it can lead to organ failure and bleeding. Leptospirosis […]
Powercor are not alone in noticing increased level of enquiries in a buoyant current market.
THE FUTURE IS POSITIVE, SAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS While the economic growth of the UK has slowed since the first quarter of 2015, electrical contractors are still confident in the future stability of their business and the industry, accordingly to new research. A recent survey commissioned by leading electrical wholesaler, Newey & Eyre found that 81 […]
Selecting the right equipment for Working at Height
We all know that the first rule for Working at Height is to avoid it wherever possible, but in Powercor’s industry, every job is likely to involve some form of working at height. It is important, therefore, to select the right equipment for working at height, and to ensure that the users are competent to […]
How can Dimming LED’s increase worker productivity?
Dimming LEDs can increase worker productivity, enhance the experience of diners in a hospitality setting, and save energy, but you have to correctly combine controls, drivers, and LED sources. Gone are the days of swapping out lamps easily to save on electricity consumption and maintenance. There are a vast number of commercial businesses opting to […]
PAT Testing – how can it keep your business safe?
For this blog, I asked Paul Duchanan to write about the importance on PAT testing for Businesses and Landlords. Paul carries out all PAT testing for Powercor and ensures that all of our customers are compliant with legislation as well as working & living in a safe environment. Why is PAT Testing so important? As […]
