Working within the Philips Partner program
The Philips Partner Program has provided Powercor with some varied and exciting projects, the most recent of which is nearing its end of a 12 month long contract. Philips Lighting and Unite Students partnered to install LED lighting throughout all of Unite’s properties over a 2 year timeframe in a £21M partnership. Powercor were entrusted […]
Do you need a 24/7/365 Emergency Electrical Call-out Service?
I remember a day in 2002 when a school really needed a 24/7/365 emergency electricall call-out service. It was cold and rainy Friday afternoon and we were tidying up the site we were on and looking forward to heading home to get warm and dry ahead of a relaxing weekend. At 4 o’clock in the […]
How to choose the right fire alarm system
Fire alarm systems Choosing a fire alarm system isn’t just about adhering to legal requirements; it’s also about saving time, money and effort There are two common types of fire alarms that businesses use, these are conventional and addressable alarm systems. Both types of alarm link devices (such as call points and smoke detectors) to […]
What is an EICR and do I need one?
What is an Electrical Condition Report? An Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) is an official document that is produced following an assessment an electrical installation, either domestic, commercial or industrial premises require inspection with varying degrees of frequency depending on the premises It must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician or electrical contractor […]
Summer Season for an Electrical Contractor
So the summer holidays are upon us and so starts the crazy season at Powercor! The longest of the school breaks generally has us requiring twice as much labour as normal. It is an incredibly busy period with a huge influx of work from the Schools and Colleges we look after, whilst also having to […]
LED Lighting Evolution
The LED evolution has grown significantly over the last few years with many new companies coming to the market, however there are some serious considerations that should be made when making a significant investment. Unlike tungsten and fluorescent technology that were produced by 4 major players namely Philips, GE, Osram and Sylvania, within the LED […]
What is PAT Testing and how can you comply?
What is PAT Testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use and comply with regulations. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it […]
Is it time to join the Solar Revolution?
With so much changing in the photovoltaic market, is now the time to start generating your own electricity? Solar panels and installations have decreased in cost dramatically and offer very good return on investments. You don’teven necessarily require the cash upfront! If you can afford the capital outlay then you’re going to get the best […]
What is Voltage Optimisation?
In the UK, 230 volts is the ‘nominal’ voltage that our electricity is supplied at. This voltage has to be supplied within a tolerance range of +10% and -6%. In an electrical system ‘voltage’ is the equivalent of ‘pressure’ in a water system. So whilst here in our offices the voltage is 244 volts, go […]
What is Emergency Lighting & how must you comply with UK Regulations?
What is Emergency Lighting? Emergency lighting is lighting for an emergency situation where the main power supply is cut off and normal illumination fails.This may lead to sudden darkness and possible danger to the occupants. These fittings require regular testing and depending on how they are switched depends on how they are checked. If the […]
