How can Solar PV reduce your costs? Find out about the Solar install at our new offices to see what savings we have made
Powercor recently installed a 17KW solar system on the roof of our new offices at 23 Trade City, Avro Way, Brooklands Business Park, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0YF We installed the system for multiple reasons but mainly to make our office energy efficient and also to take advantage of the change in FIT (feed in tariff) […]
PAT Testing – how can it keep your business safe?
For this blog, I asked Paul Duchanan to write about the importance on PAT testing for Businesses and Landlords. Paul carries out all PAT testing for Powercor and ensures that all of our customers are compliant with legislation as well as working & living in a safe environment. Why is PAT Testing so important? As […]
Electrical Fires – Electrical fault was probable cause of fire at local National Trust Mansion
It was recently confirmed that a fire that destroyed an 18th Century mansion started accidentally and was probably caused by an electrical fault, investigators have said. Clandon Park House near Guildford, was reduced to a charred shell during the blaze. The mansion housed a large of collection of furniture, porcelain and textiles including at least […]
How does smart metering work?
Powercor have been installing smart metering and measurement technology now for some years and are partnered with ecoDriver in delivering a full turn-key service to our customers to provide physical monitoring solutions with a live published and interactive web-view software program. The monitoring and transmission equipment we use is all RF based; limiting the need […]
Fixed Wire Testing – What’s involved?
With the ever changing legislation of BS7671, it is very important that clients keep ahead of the game with regards to compliance and Health & safety. Fixed Wire testing has become a huge integral part of the yearly inspection of schools and commercial businesses to make sure the wellbeing and safety of the children & […]
Fire Kills – The dangers of cheap Christmas lighting
It’s that time of year again when we are all eagerly awaiting getting the Christmas decorations out the loft and decorating our homes in pretty sparkling lights, but it is important to remember the dangers that can arise, it is essential to resist the lure of cheap or second-hand Christmas lights because of the electrical dangers […]
The work Life Balance – UK entrepreneurs “sacrifice love, family and fun” to start a business
The UK’s small and medium business owners have contributed Billions to the global ‘after-hours’ economy by working longer than standard industry hours, according to a global survey by Sage out today In our office, I have noticed how the working day has changed over the last few years, as pressure and customer demand grows, the working day […]
HSE publish details of construction deaths – are you confident that you comply with H&S legislation?
The HSE publish latest details on firms sentenced after construction death Two associate companies have been fined after the death of a worker in London, killed when concrete joists fell on him. Electrician John Walker, who worked for 777 Environmental Limited, met his death while working on a demolition site on Walworth Road, Elephant and […]
Palmerston Bowls Club save 45% on Electricity by using Philips Lighting installed by Powercor
Powercor were approached by Palmerston Bowls club due to the dire need to upgrade their existing lighting. Not only was the lighting of poor quality, but it compromised the clubs ambition to host International bowling events. There were a number of areas which needed to be addressed:- Lighting design was needed to substantiate the amount […]
Have you checked your PPE and safety equipment today?
We are all used to checking our food for “best-before” and “use-by” dates, but are we as conscientious when it comes to checking our PPE and equipment? Hard-hats, for example, have a date-of-manufacture stamp moulded into the underside. Under perfect storage conditions, with the helmet kept boxed and at a temperature of between 5°C -50°C, […]
