New kiosk for appliance repairs company in Weston Favell

Posted on 24th November 2023

Electrics for a new retail kiosk in Weston Favell installed by MSE.

We were delighted with this project for our client Mundays Appliance Repairs. MSE installed new power and lighting systems at their new kiosk at Weston Favell Shopping Centre. They now have a well-equipped and efficient space.

Visit them to make sure repairs for your washing machines, refrigerators and other household appliances are in safe hands.

Planning safe electrics for your outdoor event

Posted on 8th November 2023

Safe electrical installations are needed for firework displays and other outdoor events.

The MSE team was proud to sponsor this year’s free fireworks display at the Racecourse in Northampton.

We installed festoon lighting and illumination kindly supplied by Midshires Electrical. For added atmosphere there were also additional colour changing uplighters and floodlights throughout the event.

Why your new fuse box needs verification

Posted on 18th October 2023

A replacement consumer unit or fuse box in your home need verification under the Wiring Regulations

Replacing an electrical home consumer unit (once known as your old-fashioned fuse box) is an alteration to your electrical installation.

Alterations and additions qualify as ‘new work’ so the Wiring Regulations apply to their design and installation.

Once the installation is complete verification confirms it meets the requirements of the Regulations. You should receive an electrical installation certificate as confirmation.

What are prosumers and how do they affect our electricity supply?

Posted on 28th September 2023

Solar panels on home rooftops are one source of renewable electricity

Prosumers are people and companies that both produce and use energy.

Renewable energy is high on the list of measures homeowners and businesses can take to reduce their carbon footprint.

Options including wind turbines, solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, biomass plants and anaerobic digestors can all generate off-grid electricity.

Safely charging e-bikes and scooters

Posted on 18th September 2023

battery damage can lease to fires and explosions with e-bikes and scooters

‘Thermal runaway’ can cause lithium-ion batteries to catch fire when they self-heat uncontrollably, leading to toxic fumes, fires and explosions.

Even when they’re put out, lithium-ion battery fires can start again, which is why they are so dangerous.

Faults in the lithium-ion cells leading to short-circuits are often the cause.

Energy efficient workshop lighting

Posted on 24th August 2023

Accident repair shops need good levels of lighting

We recently completed a full lighting refit for our accident repair client in Kettering.

Good lighting is essential when the team is working on detailed bodywork repairs. However, poor light levels meant everyone was struggling day to day. At the same time, they were battling rising energy prices.

When water and electricity work well together

Posted on 10th August 2023

Plumbing and heating installations make water and electricity work well together.

We were pleased to work with local plumbing and heating engineers to complete this neat and tidy boiler room installation.

Generally, water and electricity aren’t a good combination. However, we can create effective and stylish plumbing and heating installations with a safety-first approach.

Reminder – electrical safety checks for landlords

Posted on 25th July 2023

A smart hallway in a rental property - landlords must make sure their electrical safety checks are up to date

Landlords must make sure their rental properties have a current electrical installation inspection and testing report.

Regulations for electrical safety standards in the private rented sector have applied to all tenancies in England since 1 April 2021.

Lighting in workshops

Posted on 4th July 2023

Correct lighting levels in commercial workshops are important for safety and productivity

We were very pleased to work on the amazing transformation of this workshop for our long standing haulage client.

The mechanics’ workspaces are now flooded with light to improve their working conditions. There’ll also save on their energy bills, which is important these days.

While we were there, we serviced the emergency lighting too.

The need for speed

Posted on 6th June 2023

We moved the start/finish line at this karting track in Milton Keynes. It was a great project for our speed-loving team.

We installed power and data cabling for the new LED digital display and timing loops.

Now all we need to do is give it some thorough real-life testing to check the timing is accurate and the karts are nicely visible (just waiting for the call).

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