A date for your diary

Posted on 6th October 2025

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)

Discovering the latest at CEF Live

Posted on 5th September 2025

It was good to meet George Clarke at CEF Live.

We treated ourselves to a day out at the City Electrical Factors (CEF) Live show at the National Exhibition Centre.

We attended some informative TechTalks, visited interesting trade stands, and met celebrities too.

It’s always good to keep up to date with all the latest products and technology available.

Groundwork – electrical safety

Posted on 28th April 2025

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.

House buyers’ electrical condition report

Posted on 28th February 2025

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 millions of properties are bought each year. According to recent figures there were almost 5,500 residential property sales in Nortamptonshire in in 2024.

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.

Seasonal electrical safety tips

Posted on 27th November 2024

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.

Time for fireworks!

Posted on 18th October 2024

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.

Amendment 4 to the Wiring Regulations

Posted on 23rd August 2024

Power of ethernet is one of the items included in Amendment 4 of the Wiring Regulations.

This month sees publication of draft amendments to the Wiring Regulations for public consultation (DPC). Known as Amendment 4, the changes will fit in with European standards.

Practical – as always!

Posted on 26th June 2024

Northampton Collect electrical testing booth

Congratulations go to our apprentice, Regan, for successfully completing his electrical practical exam at college.

The Northampton College electrical test booth assesses a wide variety of skills that are essential for his day-to-day work.

Gardeners – be aware of electricity outdoors

Posted on 28th March 2024

Garden tools can but through outdoor electrical cables

Are you considering some gardeing this Easter weekend? Many keen gardeners will be busy digging, planting and remodelling.

It’s important to be aware of the possibility that there are buried electrical cables and to use electrical equipment safely outdoors.

Contact with high voltage underground electricity cables can be fatal. Everyone is encouraged to simply think about the risk of a potential electric shock before breaking the ground.