An electrical arc is one of the more power packed events you will find. Controlled, it can be very useful. Uncontrolled, the risks of the arc are practically unlimited.

An electrical arc is defined as the jumping of an electrical current through a non-conducting element such as air or gas. When an arc occurs, the resulting voltage is quite high creating a great deal of heat. Controlled arcing is used to cut or melt metals. An arc welder is an example of controlled arcing. A lightening bolt is an example of uncontrolled arcing. The tremendous amount of energy and voltage contained in a lightening bolt illustrates the danger of an arc. An uncontrolled arc can also occur in a home wiring system or within the wiring of an appliance. This situation has a great potential for damage.

Share This

In recent years there have been more and more instances of flooding in the UK, the most recent of which in June was estimated to have affected 31,200 homes and 7,000 businesses in the Midlands and Northern England. Whilst many have attributed the increase to climate change there’s no escaping the fact that this once “freak” occurrence has now become more prevalent in certain areas of the country.

Share This

In recent years there have been more and more instances of flooding in the UK, the most recent of which in June was estimated to have affected 31,200 homes and 7,000 businesses in the Midlands and Northern England. Whilst many have attributed the increase to climate change there’s no escaping the fact that this once “freak” occurrence has now become more prevalent in certain areas of the country.

Share This

Electricity is extremely dangerous so you need to focus on safety at all times when dealing with it. There are special gloves just for the purpose.

Electrical gloves are used to protect the electrician from accidental contact with charged systems while working. In normal situations, electrical systems are deactivated before work is performed. It is normal to shut down the entire electrical supply to a work area and most often equipment is even tagged out to insure that no one turns it back on. There are occasions when the electrician must work close to a charged system. At these times, protective gloves can be a life saver.

Share This

The electrical conduit is a vital part of any wiring effort. It serves as the outer protection of wires or wire bundles and is measured on a metric scale.

Electrical conduit refers to the tubing that contains electrical cable and wiring. Conduit serves a variety of purpose. It keeps the electrical cable contained and orderly. It protects the cables and provides fire protection where the cables pass through walls. Conduit is also intended to protect wiring from moisture.

Share This

Electricity is extremely dangerous so you need to focus on safety at all times when dealing with it. There are special gloves just for the purpose.

Electrical gloves are used to protect the electrician from accidental contact with charged systems while working. In normal situations, electrical systems are deactivated before work is performed. It is normal to shut down the entire electrical supply to a work area and most often equipment is even tagged out to insure that no one turns it back on. There are occasions when the electrician must work close to a charged system. At these times, protective gloves can be a life saver.

Share This