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2020 – Our review of the year
Well, here we are at the end of a year like no other. We have all had to adapt to a very different world. COVID 19 has presented us with many challenges but we carry on and look to the future as 2020 draws to a close. How we dealt with COVID 19 We might as well start...
The 5th Edition of In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is Here!
Checking electrical equipment in the workplace for safety is a well-established practice, since the original edition of the IET code of practice was published in 1989. The IET Code of Practice (COP) provides guidance on in-service inspection and testing to determine...
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) – What All Landlords Need To Know
Are you a landlord of a private rental property? If you are you need to be aware of The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, that came into force on 1st June this year. This legislation makes Electrical Installation...
Is your office microwave safe?
Most offices and workplaces have a microwave in their staff kitchen that gets daily use. Unlike a microwave in someone’s home, it is likely that a workplace microwave is not well looked after. Most people use it and then walk away. No one wants to clean up the food...
Why you need lightning protection throughout the year
We all think of lightning as being a mainstay of the Summer months. Hot humid days followed by stormy nights. In Autumn storms are still prevalent and can damage buildings and endanger lives. It is vital that you protect your property. What are the effects of...
Back to Work
Since our last update we have started getting busier again, with a lot of work being scheduled in. We are obviously still operating within the current guidelines but it is good to get back out there helping our clients with all their electrical testing needs. With...
Solar Panel Maintenance – What you need to know.
Are you one of the many households who have taken advantage of the option to create renewable energy through solar panels? Whilst this form of energy generation is built to be durable, it is important to maintain your solar panels regularly to ensure they are working...
COVID -19 Update – How we are working to keep you compliant
Even in these uncertain times building compliance still needs to be kept up to date wherever possible. We are working regularly to help our clients around the country wherever we can. We are still able to provide some of our services. Fixed Wire Testing, Air Circuit...
COVID-19: An update from us at Equiptest
These are strange, uncertain times for all of us. We are all thinking of our friends and family and concentrating on staying safe at the moment. But we wanted to let you know how Equiptest will be operating in the weeks ahead. Firstly, we have taken the decision to...
All you need to know about Smoke Vent Maintenance
Smoke ventilation systems are there to protect people and property, making them a vital part of a buildings fire safety strategy. Also known as smoke control systems or automatic opening vents (AOVs) their design varies but their job is the same, to vent smoke, fumes...
