Summer Season for an Electrical Contractor

So the summer holidays are upon us and so starts the crazy season at Powercor! The longest of the school breaks generally has us requiring twice as much labour as normal. It is an incredibly busy period with a huge influx of work from the Schools and Colleges we look after, whilst also having to […]

Efficiency is the key to success

This time round I have been struggling for a topic for my blog and also fitting in the time to write it. With this in mind it struck me I could write a blog on being more efficient at work, that might just help each and every one of us find time to do tasks […]

LED Lighting Evolution

The LED evolution has grown significantly over the last few years with many new companies coming to the market, however there are some serious considerations that should be made when making a significant investment. Unlike tungsten and fluorescent technology that were produced by 4 major players namely Philips, GE, Osram and Sylvania, within the LED […]

What is PAT Testing & What do you need to do to comply?

What is PAT Testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand […]

Energy Sustainability Savings & Financing Solutions

When people talk about solar, LED lighting, Voltage Optimisation & all other types of energy saving technology, most of the time the first questions are:- “How much?” and “How long until I see a return?” If customers are looking into these new technologies they can sometimes be put off by the upfront costs for the […]

What is Emergency Lighting & how must you comply with UK Regulations?

What is Emergency Lighting? Emergency lighting is lighting for an emergency situation where the main power supply is cut off and normal illumination fails.This may lead to sudden darkness and possible danger to the occupants. These fittings require regular testing and depending on how they are switched depends on how they are checked. If the […]

How can vehicle tracking technology make your business more efficient?

No matter what market you operate in, standing out from the competition by providing first class customer service is vital. Recognizing the importance of this, we have introduced a vehicle tracking system which provides powerful information at a glance, empowering us to keep customers informed whilst maximising the efficiency of our electrical engineers. Through LIVE […]

How can Lightning & Surge Protection reduce the risk of damage to property and contents?

With the ever changing climate and rise in global temperatures that is happening in our world today, we can expect to see an increase in thunder storms that will eventually equate to more lightning strikes being produced and thus causing significant damage to our property and its contents. Why do rising temperatures mean more lightning? […]