Blog - Archive : February 2012

How to Wire a Plug in 3 Easy Steps
29Feb

Badly wired plugs are the cause of many electrical faults in the home but now, with our easy-to-follow, 3-step guide to wiring a plug, everyone can ensure that their appliances have safe-to-use plugs attached.
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Do you use twitter?
22Feb

Do you use Twitter? We've just got a great new page where we'll be tweeting about our latest products, deals, offers and lots of interesting bits and pieces related to the electrical industry.
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£5000 Grant for DIY Solar Panel Maker
22Feb

Handyman Mark Kragh has been given the go-ahead to bring his simple, low-tech solar panel designs to Kenya thanks to a £5000 charity grant. He hopes to teach the locals to make and repair the panels themselves, so they not only bring energy but industry too.
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From Fire to Furnace, the History of Home Heating
15Feb

From the moment he learned to make fire, Man has been continually trying to improve the way he heats his home. From open fires to closed furnaces, and from central heating to solar panels, this blog delves into the interesting history of home heating and asks, what's next?
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Keeping It Local – Scotland Loans £4million to Renewable Energy Schemes
08Feb

From an anaerobic digestion project in a local college right through to huge wind farms and hydro energy set-ups, Scotland is leading the way in renewable energy. The question is, can England keep up?
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