Dynalite at Wansford Trout Farm
Located in Driffield, East Yorkshire, the Wansford Trout and Course Fishery has two fishing ponds where anglers can fish for Brown or Rainbow Trout, or Carp and Perch. The farm has recently invested in two large indoor breeding facilities that each house three spawning and growth pools. Lighting for the facility was designed and supplied […]
PAT Testing for Residential Care & Private Nursing Homes
Thankfully these modern worthy establishments are now ever more on the increase in providing an alternative comprehensive range of care for dearly loved elderly folk. Whilst in attendance of a recently modernised property, we observed that there were a considerable amount of various portable appliances throughout the building mostly owned by the Nursing Home and some […]
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 […]
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 […]
Electrical Fires – Electrical fault was probable cause of fire at local National Trust Mansion
It was recently confirmed that a fire that destroyed an 18th Century mansion started accidentally and was probably caused by an electrical fault, investigators have said. Clandon Park House near Guildford, was reduced to a charred shell during the blaze. The mansion housed a large of collection of furniture, porcelain and textiles including at least […]
How does smart metering work?
Powercor have been installing smart metering and measurement technology now for some years and are partnered with ecoDriver in delivering a full turn-key service to our customers to provide physical monitoring solutions with a live published and interactive web-view software program. The monitoring and transmission equipment we use is all RF based; limiting the need […]
HSE GS38 Fourth Edition – What you need to know to stay compliant
New GS38 Regulations have come into force with regards to Dead Test Procedure In Short Test Leads should be in Good Condition and fused, a proving block is required in order to prove the test leads prior and after dead test. A multi meter will NOT be suitable for proving dead or safe isolation procedure. […]
Fixed Wire Testing – What’s involved?
With the ever changing legislation of BS7671, it is very important that clients keep ahead of the game with regards to compliance and Health & safety. Fixed Wire testing has become a huge integral part of the yearly inspection of schools and commercial businesses to make sure the wellbeing and safety of the children & […]
Apprentices – Managing your 1st project
Dan Walton has worked for Powercor for just over 2 years and is currently a 3rd year apprentice, attending Bracknell College with JTL Training. Dan has been trusted & responsible for most of the electrical work carried out at our new premises, making sure that everything was completed on time, ready for everyone to move […]
HSE publish details of construction deaths – are you confident that you comply with H&S legislation?
The HSE publish latest details on firms sentenced after construction death Two associate companies have been fined after the death of a worker in London, killed when concrete joists fell on him. Electrician John Walker, who worked for 777 Environmental Limited, met his death while working on a demolition site on Walworth Road, Elephant and […]
