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[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) batteries are popular choices for various applications, each offering unique advantages and disadvantages. Their differences stem from their chemistry, performance, and environmental impact. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key features of LiFePO4 and NiCad batteries to help you decide which option is best […]

Building regulations in the UK are in place to ensure that all buildings have emergency lighting and that the lighting conforms to BS 5266 part 1. This means that the latest best practices should be applied, as this is not just guidance but a legislative requirement. The UK Building Regulations are designed to ensure that […]

If you are considering swapping to an electric car, you are likely to have heard all the misconceptions regarding owning one. Electric vehicle technology has developed quickly in recent times but limits of early technology are still considered reasons not to make the switch to an EV. Let’s unpick the top three common myths to […]

Exit signs – deciding the viewing distance. Emergency exit signs are a mandatory part of building safety. It is essential to maintain the safety of the individuals in your place of business. Evacuation routes must be clearly marked and visible. Any final exits and locations where the escape route may be unclear must have signs […]

A fire alarm call point or manual call point, provides an opportunity to manually raise the alarm in the event of a fire. The button, which is usually placed behind breakable glass, is pushed raising the alarm and so alerting everyone in the building.  They add another safety measure to a fire alarm system by […]

The battery backup of the emergency lighting system will depend on the building and the evacuation strategy. A 3-hour duration is required in entertainment places (cinemas, theatres, etc.) and facilities with a sleeping risk (hotels and guesthouses, etc.). A 3-hour duration is also required if evacuation is not immediate or where early re-occupation may be […]

Many of us will have heard or used the term ‘IP Rating’, but what does the term mean? How does it affect what you’re looking for? What do the numbers mean? IP or Ingress Protection ratings are used to give customers a clear indication of the item’s resistance against intrusion from foreign bodies. There are […]

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_image_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] What are the Pros and Cons of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems? In this blog we look at the key pros and cons of both conventional fire alarm systems and addressable fire alarm systems, assisting customers in making the right choice.   Conventional Fire Alarm Systems A conventional system identifies the activated […]

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_image_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Emergency lighting plays a big role in the safety of building occupants, staff and visitors in the event of an emergency. Even in a power failure, these safety lighting measures are designed to illuminate, utilising batteries, they visually display the safest and fastest route out of the building. There’s two main types of […]

[siteorigin_widget class=”kad_image_widget”][/siteorigin_widget] The reopening of cinemas Remember those trips to the cinema to see the latest blockbuster? Seems like an age ago? When will cinemas open? The interval is over – cinemas reopen! With ‘step three’ of the government’s lockdown easing plan, indoor cinemas are now allowed to reopen their doors in England and Scotland […]