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Electrical Safety at Home This Christmas Are you taking dangerous risks with your safety during the festive period? Be sure to follow our tips while fitting your Christmas lights! Christmas is a magical, bright and fun time of the year. Each year, many of us are eager to get into the Christmas spirit and adorn […]

To brighten your day, and in no particular order, here are nine famous people who, you may be surprised to learn, have previously worked as an electrician before making a career change and enjoying fame and fortune. The first famous electrician on our ‘wiring with the stars’ list, and arguably most current, is: 1. Liam Cunningham […]

Looking to be more efficient in your home? Save electricity today with our list of top tips We’re living in a world where being more self-aware of your own human and environmental impact on the planet and carbon footprint is becoming increasingly more important and relevant. We can take many steps towards being more environmentally […]

A Guide on Your Home Electrics What would we do without electricity? We live in a world where we are dependent on our home electrics, when it comes to cooking, keeping warm or keeping ourselves entertained, electricity is the heart of our homes and keeps things running smoothly. Regular testing on certain electrics should be […]

Shocking Electrical Myths In a field that is so wide, it is easy enough to have misconceptions on electrical safety in what is true and false. Here are some useful examples to help eliminate the electrical myths and help you have a clearer understanding of electricity. Electricity Travels at the Speed of Light This is […]

Ways to Save Electricity in Your Workplace Whether you’re at home or at work, we should all be making a conscious effort to save energy when we can. Consideration towards the environment is one small step that can go a long way if everyone has the same attitude, even in your workplace. First Strike Electrical […]

A Guide on Landlord Electrical Safety As a landlord, you have the responsibility of keeping your tenants safe by protecting them from electrical faults that could potentially cause danger and harm. By law, it is a requirement that you carry out certain electrical safety checks and installations throughout the property to ensure a safe environment […]

                  Our current approach to the transmission and distribution of electricity within the UK has proven to be pretty unreliable and unsuccessful. This is due to the lack of improvements and development made within the system since it was first introduced. We have now started to develop […]

Use less, gain more Although saving your money is key, becoming more energy efficient is equally as important. You will be contributing towards saving the environment, in addition to having a few spare pennies at the end of the month. Consuming less energy will help preserve the earth’s natural resources and the environment from ruin. […]

Electrical Hazards In The Garden Whether you’re a gardening pro or an enthusiastic novice, there are a few things you should be aware of to help reduce your risk of injury. The latest post from First Strike Electrical discusses electrical safety in the garden and top tips to ensure you stay safe to come rain […]