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Posts tagged “Electrical safety”

A house buyer's report doesn't include the state of your proprty's electrics
If you are moving house do you think an electrical check is included in your house buyer’s survey? Do you think it’s important? 
 
Across the country thousands of properties are bought each year. According to recent figures there were over 100,000 residential property sales in the UK in 2025. 
 
However, research carried out by Electrical Safety First found that only about a third of house buyers have their property’s electrics checked before they buy. 
Fireworks will light up the sky over Northampton.
We’re delighted to provide electrical installation support as sponsors for Northampton’s Fireworks Spectacular again this year. Put the date in your diary. 
 
When: Saturday 1st November 2025 from 4pm. 
Where: The Racecourse, Northampton 
Price: Free 
(Charges for funfair rides, stalls, food and drink) 
Groundworks and lead to electical accidents
It’s important to isolate power when you are carrying out work that involves digging or disturbing the ground.  
 
If you come across buried cables there’s a risk that someone could be injured or die due to electric shock, or electrical arcs that could lead to explosions and burns, even if protective clothing is worn. 
Electrical safety for the winter lights on your favourite garden trees
Now the clocks have changed many people like to bring out their decorative lights to cheer up the dark evenings. 
 
Whether you’re getting in the seasonal spirit with some extra indoor or outdoor lights, we’ve got some electrical safety tips for you. 
Safe electrical installations are needed for firework displays and other outdoor events.
We’re very pleased to support Northampton’s free fireworks event again this year. 
 
This large-scale ‘pyro-musical event’ is organised by Northampton Town Council. It takes place at The Racecourse from 4.30 to 6pm on Saturday 2nd November.