PAT Testing vs Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) | UK Electrical Safety Guide
For many years, PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) has been the standard approach to maintaining electrical safety in workplaces, commercial properties and rental buildings across the UK. While PAT Testing remains an important part of electrical safety management, industry guidance increasingly focuses on a broader, risk-based approach to inspecting and testing electrical equipment. As a […]
Consumer Units, Fuse Boards and Distribution Boards Explained
A fuse board is the old name everyone uses, a consumer unit is the modern domestic term, and a distribution board is the commercial or industrial version. They all do the same job. People use all three terms for similar equipment, but the name usually depends on age, property type, and whether the system is […]
Intermittent Power Problems: Why Electricity Keeps Cutting Out
Intermittent power cuts stem from network faults, weather damage, ageing wiring, or overloaded circuits. They can involve tripping breakers or faulty appliances, requiring professional diagnosis when basic checks fail. Electricity cutting out unexpectedly creates frustration and raises safety concerns for UK homeowners and building managers. Intermittent power problems originate from either distribution network issues or […]