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 […]

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 heard of USB Integrated Sockets?

There is a new product that has come to the marketplace, to accommodate new technologies – Combined 13amp plug sockets with two usb ports for charging phones ipads etc. The benefits are to enable the user to be working on their device as well as being able to charge the batteries simultaneously. The great thing […]

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 […]

Efficiency is the key to success

This time round I have been struggling for a topic for my blog and also fitting in the time to write it. With this in mind it struck me I could write a blog on being more efficient at work, that might just help each and every one of us find time to do tasks […]

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 […]