🤔What’s a thermographic survey you may ask? A thermographic survey is undertaken using thermal imaging cameras which detect heat. They allow our inspectors to find any weaknesses (also known as ‘Hotspots’) within electrical components. It also provides an in-depth look at testing and helps to detect any risks that have been missed from a visual…
Let’s take it back to basics… What is the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989? 🤔💭 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is a set of regulations created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. These regulations require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity…
Firstly, let’s start by saying “EYUP Duck 🦆, Happy Yorkshire Day” 🌞The sun might be hiding, but this week’s find is turning up the heat! 🔥 While carrying out an Electrical Installation Condition Report at a local school, our sharp-eyed Fixed Inspector Jamie Hepplestone uncovered a serious issue: a socket outlet with reverse polarity – where the live and neutral wires…
🔌 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…
We’re incredibly proud to share that our very own Matt Gilmore has been recognised by the Leicestershire Education Business Company (LEBC) for his outstanding contribution to STEM education! 👏📚 Over the past academic year, Matt has dedicated his time and expertise by volunteering at multiple LEBC school events, inspiring the next generation of electricians, engineers,…
This weeks’ find has been brought to you by Guardians very own fixed inspector, Dean Christie & Louis Papanicolaou who discovered this deadly distribution board whilst conducting a recent site inspection. As can be seen via the pictures below, this specific board was found with serious burns and a thermal reading of 280 degrees upon…
🕵🏻It’s time to have that Friday feeling once again! What better way to celebrate than by sharing our latest find! 🔍This week’s Friday’s Find has been brought to you by Guardians EET inspector, Paul Brookes who came across a different type of mouse whilst conducting an EET inspection in a local clients’ office. Sadly, our…
👷♂️ Are you covered? 🚗 ➡️📃Guardian Feasibility Study – Power Mains Analysis Before installing any electric vehicle charge points, it’s essential to assess the current electrical installation to ensure it can handle the additional power needed for charging an electric vehicle effectively. Guardian can organize a visit your site to conduct a 7-day assessment of…
😁It’s Friday which can only mean one thing… it’s time for Friday’s Find! ☀️What better way to celebrate the hot weather than to show off this hot find! 🔎This weeks’ find has been brought to you by one of Guardians fixed inspectors, Jonathon Henderson who identified this L2 phase supply which has completely burnt out,…
😁We have arrived…officially joined the TikTok family 🤗 Better late than never, eh? 🧐 ⚡We can’t wait to share with you all the exciting content we have got in store, lots happening behind the scenes. This will be great insight into Guardian, as well as Educational too! 🎥Our first official video is already live so…