In 2019 we are more dependent on electrical devices than we have ever been; phones, laptops, televisions, refrigerators and AC units (among others) have become a crucial part of life
One thing that these devices need is obviously electricity which can be dangerous if the proper measures aren’t in place A sudden inrush of electricity can lead to a power surge, this happens when the amount of voltage in our homes goes above the safe level However there are ways to prevent damage to your homes electrics!
Invest in a good surge protector... Read more
Making your home more energy efficient may seem troublesome at first, but with the rise of energy-saving products and solutions, there are many ways to be greener in your own home Today’s homeowners are particularly focused on being green and energy efficient because the results of our impact on the environment are readily accessible
But it’s not only the environment that suffers when we use too much energy, our utility bills do, as well By taking steps to reduce the amount of power we use in our homes, whether that’s gas or electricity, we can make our lives and... Read more
Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated with the sun We used it to tell time, relied on its warmth to grow our crops and sustain our population-even worshipped it as a god But for years, we have been reliant on electricity to give us light in our homes and our businesses This has created a huge amount of pollution and waste, as well as driving up the cost of energy for everyone Now, technological advancements have allowed us to harness the suns awesome power, creating a new age for power and light Today, we wanted to give you a... Read more
Redoing your bathroom is not a weekend job It’s something that takes a lot of planning and preparation, which is why it usually ends up on the wish list’ for quite a long time It’s not something to be rushed either, especially where the electrics are involved And because there is so much risk involved with water and electricity, it isn’t a project best done over the weekend by an enthusiastic DIY’er It really is better done by a professional! To prove it, we’ve got a few of the more common electrical issues and considerations you need to keep in mind when... Read more
6th May 2019, Devizes,
Wiltshire, United Kingdom Over the last 12 months, Harry Hislop’s fast- growing
electrical contracting business has been searching for more experienced
electricians to serve clients across the South West from Bristol to Reading Harry
recruited Martin Philips in January but due to the company’s continued growth
tracking at 30% year on year, he is already looking for another qualified
electrician to join his friendly team NVQ Level 3 is a basic requirement and an
ECS Gold Card would be a bonus In an unusual step, Harry is even offering a
£500 “Finder’s fee” if the new recruit is still in post after 6 months... Read more
28th March 2019, Devizes, United Kingdom – HRHislopcom Electrical Contracting has just clocked up their 1000th customer in their ten-year history, and it comes literally 56 days after reaching their actual ten-year anniversary on 1st February Over the last few weeks there was much speculation on social media as to who would win this exceptional bottle of Gold Imperial Moet & Chandon Champagne The lucky winner turned out to be Sue Austin from Great Cheverell in Wiltshire and on Tuesday, Harry Hislop congratulated Sue and presented this very special bottle of champagne with Jack Skyrme, the apprentice who installed four lights in... Read more
1st Feb 2019, Calne, Wiltshire, United Kingdom – The Mayor of Calne, Town Councillor Glenys Ansell, joined around 55 guests who braved the arctic snowy conditions last Friday to celebrate with Harry Hislop on his company’s 10th anniversary at the Lansdowne Hotel, Calne Mind you, for the event to go ahead with due ceremony and its guest of honour, Harry did have to collect the Mayor in his 4 x 4! It’s this kind of “can do” attitude that is a hallmark of the company and the Mayor commented “Harry’s is a real success story because to get to ten years, you... Read more
30th January 2019, Calne, Wiltshire, United Kingdom – For the last ten years, HRHislop’s skilled electricians have been challenging people’s perceptions of tradesmen Founder Harry Hislop started out as an apprentice back in 2005 but was made redundant during the big recession of 2008 Undeterred, he set up as a sole trader on a mission to “redefine the reputation of tradespeople” Just as Eddie Stobart’s uniformed truck drivers set new standards in the haulage industry, so HRHislop has broken the mould and is setting new standards in reliability and customer care for electricians On Friday 1st February, Harry and his team have... Read more
It’s been a cold few months Even though Spring now appears to have officially sprung, most of us will still have the heating running, the lights on for longer and the kettle running at all hours! But all of the energy adds up, and the average electricity bill for a medium-sized house in the UK is now an eye-watering £592 a year – and that number is only set to increase As we rely more and more on technology in our lives, electricity will keep dripping away to feed all of those devices, and your electricity bills will go up to compensate... Read more
Let’s talk electrical
inspections If you own a property, you need one Whether it’s your own home, a
business premises or a property you rent out, you still need to make sure your
electrical installations are safe and up to code You also need to comply with
a number of laws on electrical maintenance, which pretty much means you need to
keep up with your periodic inspections – and make any changes recommended
quickly But it can be a bit of a confusing area so, today, we’re going to
answer some of the most common questions around electrical inspections in your
home, and in your business... Read more
