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 […]

What is Branding & how can it help a business?

What is a Brand A particular identity or image regarded as an asset Why is branding important  At Powercor we have recently undergone a complete re brand, and our brand is one of our biggest assets. We pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring the best customer service married with the best technologies to provide […]

SCHOOLVISION – creating a bright learning environment

Schoolvision is a lighting solution that helps children concentrate whilst having fun!  In September 2009, my wife and I were blessed with our first child, since then I have been watching him grow up, constantly playing as well as learning to walk and talk. I now understand the environment that a child needs for them […]

Powercor and Recolight provide WEEE Regulatory compliant disposal of redundant lamps

With the ever changing lighting technologies that are hitting today’s market, we are forever disposing of the redundant light fittings and lamps that are no longer required. Many people including companies are unaware of what is inside the lamps that are now being replaced and are unaware of the right way of disposing of them. […]

Occuswitch From Philips – advanced proximity sensor

The Occuswitch from Philips is an advanced proximity sensor which is programmable and offers some very clever features. Advantages:- The sensor is available in a simple switched version or a DALI control version.The sensor can sense movement but also lux levels to enable daylight harvesting. The sensor can be programmed with a simple controller similar […]

How can eco|Driver help you save energy & money?

ENERGY – We take it for granted and for the majority of us, we have no idea where it goes or where we use it. From our homes, to offices, factories and everything we use in day to day life, it is all powered by energy. eco|Driver is a real time energy management system which sets the […]

How can Lightning & Surge Protection reduce the risk of damage to property and contents?

With the ever changing climate and rise in global temperatures that is happening in our world today, we can expect to see an increase in thunder storms that will eventually equate to more lightning strikes being produced and thus causing significant damage to our property and its contents. Why do rising temperatures mean more lightning? […]

How can training reduce accidents in the Construction Industry

Health and Safety in the workplace It is increasingly important to have a health and safety policy within the workplace. Records prove that with education and good record keeping it minimises accidents and brings awareness by all to prevent incidents occurring.There are many good institutions such as Chas and Construction Line to ensure that high […]