RB Grant Electrical Contractors Blog
Solar panels have been around for a while now. Burning fossil fuels to produce energy does not do the environment any good. One of the best solutions to this is to install photovoltaic (PV) solar panels to…
Most people love sitting in front of the fire in the winter months. However, many fires are caused by heating equipment. Below are some safety tips to prevent heating fires…
Many households throughout Scotland have no smoke alarms installed or have smoke alarms that do not work. Fire alarms are essential in a fire as they give you warning to evacuate the premises before its too late. R.B. Grant Electrical Contractors have listed below important smoke alarm advice…
If you are having some electrical work done in your property and have no idea what the electrician is talking about, R.B.Grant electrical contractors can help you. R.B.Grant have listed below some common terms used in an electricians daily vocabulary…
The new range of Legrand Salamandre trunking has been proven it is 50% quicker to install than other ranges of trunking. The range was designed for installers and engineers so that it is faster and easier to install. The new Legrand trunking is less expensive to install due to…
Wireless technology is becoming a dominant feature in today’s society – whether it’s a wireless telephone, sending a text or a wireless router to connect to the internet. As these technologies advance, it is allowing home and business owners to save money and energy due to…
How the latest in lighting technologies, sensors and control equipment can increase your energy savings. The best way to save energy and make significant cuts within your home is by using the latest energy saving products and controls. When considering lighting for your building, you must make sure it…
Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic is a heat recovery ventilation system. It reduces the requirement to use the heating system, reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. Vent-Axia’s Lo-Carbon Sentinel Kinetic is a great solution due to its…
Over the past year there has been a great increase in the range of apps available for Smartphones. As an individual, you are either a Smartphone genius or have no idea about the latest technology. Smartphones are creating a revolution…
Accidents caused by electrical faults in the home are usually caused by people not using electrical equipment and appliances properly. Each year, around 43,000 fires are caused by electrical faults in the home. Below, R.B. Grant Electrical Contractors have listed some advice to help protect your home and family from electrical fire risks…
The development of home automation has made it possible to automate most things within the home. The sky is the limit when it comes to the possibilities of home automation. However, your budget might not reach these limits. Take a look at the advances you can make with home automation technology…
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, tasteless, odourless and toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Carbon Monoxide can be dangerous to humans if…
The new wireless heat alarms from Aico are less likely to cause false alarms as they are only responsive to heat. Heat alarms should always be used with a fire alarm system that includes smoke alarms…
When my father was young, getting an apprenticeship was very easy. The day you left school, you could simply walk down the street, go into any tradesmen’s shop and get a job. Nowadays things are very different…
If you don’t have your free Google local business listing yet, then why not? It’s a free advert and an easy way to get on the first page of Google. See my previous post (01.02.10 Local…) for more information on the importance of claiming you listing…
My ceiling light is not working. All my lights have gone off. If you have switched your light on and it does not work, it is either a problem with the circuit or the lamp / bulb. When it is more than one light that has been affected it may be…
People are now predominantly using search engines rather than the paper and phone directories to find local businesses. There are many online directories for consumers to choose from in the UK and most provide…
Was Santa Claus good to you this Christmas? According to the polls, not as good as last year. It’s at this time of the year that many companies look to advertising to increase sales within the difficult first quarter. In the UK, online advertising expenditure grew…
