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Since January 2019, after an initial grace period, electrical contractors (gas engineers and kitchen fitters also) have been obliged to observe the 18th Edition wiring regulations. The main changes when the 17th Edition gave way to the 18th Edition are: Lightning risk assessment for protection against overvoltages using SPD surge protection devices – If a […]

The potential dangers of electricity used in the home can usually be subdivided into those that can cause a fire or those that can cause electrocution. However, in reality, most of these issues can result in either. Government data shows that “Accidental electrical dwelling fires” account for over 50% of all accidental dwelling fires. (Source: […]