Posted by niamhp on January 9, 2010 under Electrical | 
The cold snap is having a terrible effect on the water pipes in homes and business premises around the country, both with pipes freezing and bursting. We can suggest that if you have a light fitting in your attic, where your water tank is located to leave the fitting switched on during the night. The heat generated from the light bulb with take the chill from the attic space and reduce the possibility of water pipes from freezing.
If however you don’t have a light fitting in your attic, can we suggest that you look into having this work carried out. As the cost and distribution caused by burst water pipes is really something to avoid.
A soloution for frozen water pipes is the use of a blow heater or a hair-dryer.
Posted by niamhp on November 11, 2009 under All posts, Electrical |
Kickboard lighting adds atmosphere to modern kitchens, the lights in the picture below are white LED lights which also come in blue.
This is a great way to make a statement in a kitchen, but they also look great in other locations. Pelmet lighting is the lights that are placed underneath the pelmet, they are great for throwing light onto the working surface of the kitchen workspace.
Posted by niamhp on October 15, 2009 under All posts, Electrical |
Blog Action Day 2009
Today is Blog Action Day, when bloggers from around the world all write about one topic for one day. This year that topic is Climate Change. We believe that it is a problem and everyone should do their part to reduce the impact that we all have on this planet.
By taking action in our own homes and places of work, starting today we can have a positive impact and can save some money also. As we are electrical contractors we have focused on savings that can be made when conserving electricity. We have already suggested some of these in the past from a money and time saving aspect.
- Turn off your lights when you don’t need them on, how many times do we walk from one room to the next and leave the lights on, there is a soloution to this in the form of latching sensors which when installed will automatically switch the lighting off when an area is unoccupied, dim the lighting when there is sufficient sunlight, switch the ligthing on when you enter the room or area.
- If you’re not using an appliance, unplug it or have some switched sockets fitted and switch off when not in use.
- Fit a time clock to your immersion for hot water when you need it.
- Have an electric shower fitted it uses less water than a bath.
- Understand your thermostat and turn it down two degrees in Winter and up two degrees in Summer.
This action plan will save you money. If you require any electrical works carried out in this regard contact us for a survey or quote.
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Posted by niamhp on September 25, 2009 under All posts, Electrical, Latest News |
We are delighted to announce that we recently completed the training course run by Smarthomes, to become an Approved Installer of the Smarthomes range of products. We spent four days at the Smarthomes offices in Dundalk getting familiar with both the equipment and the packages available to both the homeowner and the developer alike.
Further information on the range of products, the benefits and to see the systems in use follow this link to the Smarthomes website.
We will be happy to discuss any queries in relation to the range of products.
Posted by niamhp on August 11, 2009 under Alarms, All posts, Electrical, Latest News |
I mentioned yesterday that we are now certified to install intruder alarm systems and other electronic security systems, like access control systems and CCTV systems, but very few people are aware of the fact that this area is now covered by legislation. The Minister who enacted this was Mr. McDowell, it was at the time brought in to cover and licence the manned security area, door men and the like. It was then extended to cover the electronic area of the industry, regardless of the fact that electricians were trained in the installation and maintenance of the equipment there are also consequences for the client.
The client who has some electronic security systems installed is ment to check that the supplier/ installer is licenced to carry out this work. The downside is that the client is at risk of a fine and/or prosecution if they have not checked this regardless of the fact that it is not widely publicized. So now that you are aware of the fact…… pass it on. If you know of someone who is getting an alarm system installed let them know to ask the installer if they are licenced and ask to see proof.
Posted by niamhp on June 25, 2009 under All posts, Electrical |
Well summertime is truly here, there has been more sunny days of late than there has cold and rainy days. We can all use the benefit of the warmer days to our advantage. When our utility bills arrive they will obviously be less than the previous bill, regardless of the service provider. The saving can be put to very good use by investing in energy saving bulbs, these are more expensive than the standard bulb but have a greater working life. That way we can all save!
Posted by niamhp on May 21, 2009 under All posts, Electrical |
Don’t forget to buy some light bulbs, as Murphys Law would have it, bulbs always blow at night when its dark and you need them. So always have a stock on hand and leave them in the same place then you’ll be able to put your hand on them easily even when looking for them in the dark.
Another good idea is to have a torch, new batteries and even candles in the same place for the same reason as the light bulbs. This a good habit to get into, so when you do your shopping this week stock up on bulbs.
Posted by niamhp on May 13, 2009 under All posts, Electrical, Latest News |
This is the next big thing on the energy saving front for the retail sector, office, educational instituations and any premises with large energy use.
CHP is for combined heat and power and has already been rolled out. There is a grant available and the balance is tax-deductable. The unit has an average payback of between 3 and 5 years. This initiative is supported by the SEI, Sustainable Energy Ireland.
Posted by niamhp on April 23, 2009 under Electrical, Latest News |
Energy Show 2009 to demonstrate Ireland’s Green Economy in action
Ireland’s largest ever trade fair for the sustainable energy sector will see almost 150 Irish and international exhibitors and over 4000 Irish energy professionals descend on Dublin’s RDS on April 29th and 30th. The annual two day trade exhibition is organised by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) for the purposes of encouraging trade and networking between businesses and professionals in the sector as well as the sharing of expertise, new thinking and innovation in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable technologies. According to Professor J Owen Lewis, Chief Executive SEI; “The show is a very tangible demonstration of Ireland’s ‘Green Economy’ in action.”
We are planning on attending this event and finding some innovative ideas and technologies which we can put to use for our clients at this show.”
Originally held in 1996, the Energy Show has grown significantly in recent years and is now firmly established as the national showcase for the sustainable energy sector. The event attracts a diverse array of exhibitors and visitors, not just from Ireland but from across Europe. While visitors attending the show come from a wide ranging background, the event is specifically aimed at businesses or individuals with a professional interest in or responsibility for energy use.
The Energy Show will showcase the most up to date technologies as well as providing professional advice and guidance from qualified persons operating at the forefront of areas such as Low Carbon Design, Energy Management, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Electric Vehicles, PV and Solar Thermal Energy. This will make it a unique and invaluable source of information for anyone with an interest or involvement in the area of sustainable energy. This will prove to be a valuable event for our business and that of our customers.
Additional information on the event can be found on Sustainable Energy Ireland’s website www.sei.ie/energyshow
Posted by niamhp on April 4, 2009 under All posts, Electrical |
Wouldn’t it be just lovely to awake to hot water on tap each morning. At this time of the year we all use our heating systems less and therefore switch over to the immersion for the summer months. How many times have you switched on the immersion and forgotton to switch it back off.
The solution to this expensive oversight is to have a time clock fitted to the immersion. Then you can wake up to hot water or set it to warm a bath of water in which to relax and unwind after a hard days work, hot water on tap now what could be better?
