Beware small and furry hazards, warns Intersafe
Mice, rats, wasps and other small creatures can burrow behind electrical sockets and other fittings. Everyone knows that everyday wear and tear can cause damage to electrical items in the workplace. Fixed and PAT testing by companies such as Intersafe ;regularly ;finds faults created by people forcing appliances into sockets or twisting them as they […]
Efficient appliances key to cost-cutting
Budgets are unlikely to rise in line with the escalating energy prices, so savings will… With some experts warning energy costs are set to double over the next five years and events in the Ukraine only likely to accelerate that process, the need to manage energy use is ever more pressing. Budgets are unlikely to […]
New electrical building services guide launched
The BSRIA has launched an updated version of its Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services. The BSRIA has launched an updated version ofits Illustrated Guide to Electrical Building Services (BG 32/2015). The new guide replaces the previous edition(BG 5/2005) and provides basic reference information on electricalbuilding services systems for construction clients and professionals in otherareas […]
University of Roehampton Case Study
In the heart of south west London, the University of Roehampton is the city’s leading campus University. Thirty minutes from London’s buzzing West End, the university has a vibrant community of over 10,000 students spread across its four constituent colleges; Digby Stuart, Froebel, Southlands and Whitelands. Last summer the university chose Intersafe to carry out […]
The best time of year to schedule PAT testing
The summer holidays are upon us and so is the best time of year for electrical testing in the education sector. The summer holidays are upon us and,according to Intersafe, so is the best time of year for electrical testing in the education sector. With children set to spend the next six weeks out of […]
More and more businesses invest in thermal imaging to keep bills down
Intersafe is highlighting the benefits of thermal imaging to cut carbon emission and energy consumption. Intersafe is highlighting the benefits of thermal imaging following the news that the London Borough of Camden is using the technology tocut its carbon emission and energy consumption. By 2015 the local authority wants cuts of 21%, and by 2020 […]
6 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Periodic Inspection and Testing
Periodic Inspection & Testing is a legal requirement therefore getting it right is crucial. However mistakes can be made Periodic Inspection and Testing involves testing the electrical services and systems that conduct electricity around a building. You may have heard Periodic Testing referred to as Fixed Wire Testing. The frequency of testing and inspections will […]
The Way We Get Electricity Is Changing Forever
The way we get electricity is changing forever and there are 6 big shifts in the next 25 years. Renewable energy has been a buzz word for many years. Well that buzz is about to become a boom. Trillions of dollars will be invested over the next 25 years, driving some of the biggest shifts […]
6 Common Mistakes Made During an Electrical Thermography Survey
Thermal Imaging is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance. By detecting anomalies often invisible to the naked eye, thermography allows corrective action to be taken before costly system failures occur. Thermal Imaging or Thermography is the process of using a special camera designed to look only for heat by way of […]
Understanding Your Fixed Wiring Report
Your Fixed Wiring Report can be confusing so we take a look in more detail and explain the different sections. Fixed Installation Testing or Periodic Inspection and Testing forms an important part of any Health and Safety system. The Health & Safety Executive recommend that in order to comply with the current BS7671 Wiring Regulations […]