For quite some time, there has been an unknown between BS7671 and other British safety standards. Duty holders can be placed at risk of non-compliance with EaWR 1989 due to panels being installed, modified, and replaced without any relevant documentation.This is where Panel Risk Assessments come in! Panel Risk Assessments are also:– ✔️A way of…
?Happy Friday’s Find all! ?It feels like these finds get worse by the week! ?The week’s find was found by Guardian’s Fixed wire inspector, James Wicks, inside an outside light whilst conducting a recent on-site survey. ?As you can see, upon inspection of the light it was found to have both exposed live cables and…
?Happy Tuesday everyone! What better way to celebrate with you all than by announcing the reveal of our brand new EVSE animation to you all! ???This video explains the service that we provide in full, incorporating the feasibility study, inspection & testing of EV charging equipment and current issues that are faced in the EVSE…
⏰It’s that time of the week already… it’s Fridays Find! ?Take a look at this weeks’ fiery find that was recently found whilst out on-site conducting a fixed wire inspection and test. The below photo was taken by Guardian inspector, Steve Phillips, after undertaking a thermographic survey on site which further revealed this very hot…
? Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) is more than just a legal requirement – it’s a way to protect your business and your employees from electrical hazards. ? EET, formerly known as PAT (Portable Appliance Testing), is the practice of checking and testing electrical appliances and equipment to make sure they are safe and comply with…
?It’s that time again, Happy Friday’s Find! ?Take a look at this double socket that was found (in use!!) by Guardian’s fixed inspector – Steve Phillips, during a recent on-site inspection. ?It is a shocking surprise to see how common these types of finds are upon a thorough site inspection, further reiterating the importance of…
?A QR code (quick-response code) is a type of two-dimensional matrix barcode that can be read by an imaging device such as a camera and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted. ?Despite not being legally required by the EaWR 1989, QR codes are proving extremely popular in the industry due…
?Happy Friday everyone! What better way to celebrate then by sharing another find! ?This weeks’ find was spotted by Guardian’s very own Will Wright whilst recently conducting a fixed wire inspection and testing at a secondary school. ?As can be seen in this weeks’ find, the blue phase looks to have been disconnected which can…
Guardian Electrical is a trusted provider of Remedial services for our clients since February 2019. We help our clients to address any electrical issues that are found during an Electrical Inspection and Testing on-site. An Electrical Danger Notification (EDN) is issued for any of the following observations: ?Code 1 – Immediate danger ?Code 2 –…
?How about this for a find! During a recent electrical equipment inspection and test, this damaged extension lead was found under a desk in a stainless-steel cradle, (whilst in use!) ??♂️ exposing live parts! ❌Upon its identification, the lead was removed from service and handed to the duty holder who consequently disposed of the item,…