20 Aug, 17

Buyer Beware

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…
20 Aug, 17

Periodic Inspection Explained

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…
20 Aug, 17

What is Part P?

What is Part P of the building regulations? Since 2005, all electrical work in dwellings in England and Wales whether carried out professionally or as DIY, and whether or not the work is notifiable to a building…
20 Aug, 17

Fuse Box / Consumer Unit Explained

A fusebox, also sometimes known as a consumer unit, should be easy to find and is where the electricity in your home is controlled and distributed. It’s important that you know where your fusebox is in case…
20 Aug, 17

NICEIC Approved contractor!

A.M.E Electrical are proud members of the NICEIC Which is the United Kingdom’s governing body for the electrical contracting industry. The job of the NICEIC is to make sure each electrician is up to its high standards…
14 Aug, 17

What is PAT Testing

at Testing is known as (Portable appliance testing) is the term used for the testing of appliances to ensure that they are in safe working order to keep your staff at the workplace.   The checks are…
07 Aug, 17

CHAS Approved!

A.M.E Electrical are CHAS approved electrical contractors, this stands for The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme. SO WHO ARE CHAS? The company was formed in 1997 by a group of very knowledgeable health and safety experts…