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There are several measures that you can take to make your home or business safer and protect inside and out from intruders and potential theft. Some of the devices available on the market are burglar alarms, security…

To satisify yourself whether or not you need a fire alarm conduct this simple test.   Can you, from any external exit door of the building quickly let all occupants know that there is a fire without…

There are many things that can go wrong around the home or work place where you will need some kind of repair to be completed urgently.   One type of fault that may need urgent attention is…

Switching to LED lighting doesn't mean you need to fall behind on your operating costs. At A.M.E Electrical we know that you need a rapid return on every investment you make and we are here to help…

It’s not only electrical faults that start fires, human error is often to blame. Whether it’s a badly wired plug or an iron left on – we all need to take more care. Electricity is a major…

If you are having an alteration of addition made to your electrical installation, your electrician must check (as well as other things) that the earthing and bonding arrangements you have are up to the required standard. This…

Although electricity makes gardening much easier, wet conditions and contact with the ground means that the risk of injury or death from electric shock is much greater than the risk from using electrical equipment indoors. Electricity and…

Here are some simple steps that you can take to reduce the risk of electrical fires in your home. Make sure that plug sockets are not overloaded – if too many appliances draw power from one socket,…

There were nearly 2.5 million residential sales in the UK in 2014-15. However, research carried out by Electrical Safety First found that only 37% of buyers had the electrics checked before purchase. One in five believed that…

All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. Such safety checks are commonly referred to…