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National data estimate that each year there are about ten fatal and 2,000 non-fatal electric shock incidents in the home and 19 fatal and 880 non-fatal shock accidents in the workplace.

Now, more than ever before, when thinking about electrical servicing or new installations, it’s extremely important to engage the services of a qualified electrician. The price tag may be slightly more than a ‘cowboy’ might charge, nevertheless in the final analysis, the work will definitely be first class, long lasting and more importantly, safe.

Chris Selby of Electrician Newquay is one such electrician. He completed his four years apprenticeship in 2008 and, as a time served City and Guilds craftsman. He did not rest on his laurels, but promptly voluntarily enrolled with the NICEIC under the Domestic Installer scheme and went on to acquire even more qualifications in Inspection and Testing.

Chris decided to develop his own business calling it CS Electrical and is now regarded as one of the best and most skilled electrician in Newquay primarily because of his professionalism and the way that he keeps abreast of changes in the electrical industry.

As a result of his popularity along with exceptionally good work, he is in great demand, both in and around Newquay and farther afield too. His website is www.electriciannewquay.co.uk
NICEIC evaluates the technical competence of electricians; their purpose being to safeguard everyone who uses electricity from hazardous electrical installations anywhere. To achieve this they maintain a register of qualified, competent electricians by an examination of their work, their office space, documentation and equipment. The electricians are also re-assessed on a regular basis in order to ensure the preservation of high standards by meeting the appropriate technical and safety codes of practice.

Electricians registered to NICEIC Building Regulations Schemes are authorised to self-certify their work without any hindrance from Local Authority Building Control. This saves the property owner both time and money when taking on works that involves notification under the Building Regulations.

To be able to protect against the potential risks that electricity may well create it is crucial that electrical work is performed only by those people with the precise knowledge, skill and experience in the type of electrical work to be undertaken. You can reach Electician Newquay on 07976-387584.

Choosing The Best Electrician In Cornwall

If you are looking for an electrician in Cornwall, it is essential that you hire only the best. This is because there are so many electricians right now, and sometimes, it can be real taxing when you try to look for a competent one who can give you the best deal for your money. For the most part, you ought to come up with your own set of criteria so you can narrow down your choices early on in your selection process, as well as to get rid of mediocre and incompetent electricians.

The first thing which you need to consider when you are looking for a competent electrician in Cornwall are the required qualifications that are needed, so you can be assured that your electrician can carry out the work that you intend him to do. This is because in the UK, all qualified electricians need to be registered with a governing body that regulates competent and able electricians. The main ones in the UK right now include NAPIT, NICEIC, and TRUST MARK. This is a very essential consideration since these governing bodies are concerned with ensuring that only the best electricians are qualified to render their services.

For the most part, a competent electrician is often a member of one of the above, but the main one to look for is someone who is approved by the NICEIC. This is because NICEIC has the strictest standards, and a lot of those who apply for NICEIC accreditation often fail, because in order for one to pass, he really should be well trained when it comes to the nitty gritty of electrical installation. The nature of these jobs, after all, is potentially hazardous – and as such, these standards act as a much needed filtering mechanism that can truly separate the good electricians from the bad ones.

After this, you then need to ensure that your electrician has the necessary credentials, such as forms of certification that say he has been to college and that he passed the pertinent electrical courses. Under UK laws, all electricians need to be qualified under the wiring regulations, which is currently the 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations. As proof of your electrician’s completion of this important credential, he should be able to produce a card or certificate that can confirm this qualification.

These are some of the important things that you need to consider before you look for an electrician in Cornwall. By doing these things and keeping these points in mind, you are guaranteed that you get only the best service when it comes to these particular concerns.

You can rest assurred that when you choose CS Electrical you are choosing a firm which is an approved NICEIC contractor and domestic installer.

False Economy – Don’t Be a DIY Electrician

By Adam Singleton

Everybody likes to find new ways to save money. Whether it’s shopping at a new discount supermarket or getting a friend to cut your hair, it’s fair to say that if you look after your pennies the pounds will eventually take care of themselves.

With some things, it really is best to pay for quality; cutting costs by cutting corners can be a false economy and it can be dangerous too.

Research by the Gas Safe Register and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) showed that some people were prepared to become DIY electricians and gas engineers for the day, if it meant they could save a mere £60.

Besides the potential to make a real mess of a job that really should be left to a professional, the dangers of carrying out DIY electrical and gas work at home shouldn’t be ignored. A wrongly fitted fuse or an un-earthed electrical appliance can cause serious injury or even death.

It’s estimated that half of all domestic fires in the UK are caused by an electrical appliance. Research by the ESC indicated that a tenth of all people would rewire their own home despite the clear dangers of doing so.

With this in mind, to ensure your home is safely wired and you don’t pay over the odds for electrical services, the ESC recommends that you get at least three quotations for your domestic electrical jobs. Don’t necessarily go with the cheapest – any ‘sparky’ that works on your wiring should be approved by a reputable body and should be a qualified electrician. The last thing you want is to pay someone who is no more skilled or qualified than you are.

Furthermore, any electrician should have public liability insurance of at least £2m – just in case anything should go wrong.

Of course, there are other measures you can take to ensure your house is safe from electrical accidents. Keep an eye out for hot plugs and sockets, flickering lights or fuses that frequently blow – they could be indicators of loose/faulty wiring. Also look to avoid plugging too many electrical appliances into one socket as this can lead to overheating.

Crucially, never leave any electrical appliance switched on at night – unless they are designed to be left on, such as fridges and freezers.

Following these simple measures will help ensure your home is safe – but there is never any 100% guarantee that something won’t go wrong.

Additional protection is available in the form of insurance and by requesting an online home insurance quote it soon becomes apparent how little it can cost for extra peace of mind.

Learn more about online home insurance quotes. Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.

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Importance of a Qualified and Insured Electrician

By Cleo Gib

If you own a home, you are probably going to need an electrician at some point. Many things can happen to a home’s electrical system and, unless you have some training on how to deal with such problems, it is best to leave these things to a qualified professional. One of the most common problems people have when dealing with electrical issues is selecting an electrician who will do a good job without overcharging.

The truth is that you get what you pay for, and not all electricians are created equal. The best way to find a reputable professional is by word of mouth. Ask your neighbors and friends who they have used in the past and ask for a recommendation. This way, the contractor you hire will not only have money as his incentive for doing a good job, but will also have his word of mouth reputation at stake. This reputation is paramount to any contractor who wishes to stay in business, and they will have a huge interest in protecting it.

After obtaining a referral, do some homework and make sure that they are both licensed and insured. Being licensed is a signal that they are not just a fly by night contractor who is just picking up work on the side. Being insured is important because even the best professionals make mistakes once in a while. If the damage from a mistake is large enough, you want to make sure that you can be compensated. Every Portland electrician is required to carry a certain amount of insurance, so if they don’t have it there is a pretty good chance they are not qualified.

Casey’s Plumbing Inc. ( http://www.metrosbestelectric.com/ ) is a Portland electrician focus on permanent long term solutions for all your repair and remodel projects.

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An MOT For Your Home?

New research has revealed that homeowners are risking their lives by not getting their electrics fully checked, leaving potentially deadly faults lurking in thousands of homes.

A survey, completed by the NICEIC (the UK electrical contracting industry’s independent voluntary body) revealed that nearly nine out of ten (89%) homeowners don’t really think about getting their electrics fully tested, with eighty eight percent (88%) confessing that getting their gas boiler checked is more important to them. Around a third (32%) admitted they have never had the electrics in their home fully tested.

That’s why NICEIC has launched ‘MOT Your Home’, a national consumer safety campaign warning homeowners about the dangers of electrical DIY. Fronted by home-improvement expert, Linda Barker, the new campaign encourages homeowners whose property is over 10 years old to employ a registered electrician to carry out a Periodic Inspection Report, which acts like an MOT for the property.

Linda Barker, NICEIC spokesperson, says: “I’ve teamed up with the NICEIC to encourage consumers to get their homes checked and make electrical safety a top priority. Even though it’s tempting to try and save a few pennies where possible at the moment, a simple home MOT could save lives. To help homeowners ensure optimum electrical safety in their home I’ve put together some simple tips and advice to protect families and homes from electrical fire risks.”

Watch this short behind-the-scenes film of the launch day . . .

We’ve Launched Our New Website!

Welcome to our new website. CS Electrical are proud to announce the launch of the new website which has been under construction for the past three months. We have added two new news sections to keep you up to date with industry and our company news.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our past and current customers for their business and remind potential future customers of our wide spectrum of professional services:

• New Builds & Extensions
• Loft Conversions
• Conservatories
• Fault Finding
• Periodic Inspections
• Lighting Installs
• Central Heating Wiring
• Security Alarm Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Telephone Points
• PAT Testing

Once again, thanks to all our customers and a big thank you to our web design team at InnovateMediaPublishing in Newquay.

Please check out our Company News section regularly and keep up with Industry News via our website.