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5 Scary facts about electrical safety

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What are the 5 scary facts about electrical safety? October is the the month for ghosts, ghouls, and spooky stuff, as well as scary electrical facts. And thanks to the lovely folk at Electrical Safety First, the UK’s leading charity on electrical safety, here are…

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Find out more about electrical safety on staycation with 250 Rio

Electrical safety on staycation

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As more people choose to holiday here in the UK this summer, we explore electrical safety on staycation.  Yes, the global pandemic has seen a surge in bookings across the country as people choose the UK over abroad. Whether you own a B&B, cottage, or…

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Beware of the chargers in the workplace

Beware of the chargers!

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To keep all electrical equipment safe to use in the workplace, we must remember to beware of the chargers! Here’s why… Battery-operated equipment We’re talking items like laptops, mobile phones and others which run off battery power. Outside of an office environment, this could also…

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Landlord electrical safety - more about the EICR and PAT testing

Landlord Electrical Safety

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Landlords by now, ought to be aware of the new requirements around electrical safety. This comes by way of the new EICR (Electrical Inspection and Condition report). From 1st July 2020, new residential tenancies will require an EICR report. The same goes for existing tenancies,…

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Find out the truth about PAT Testing with 250Rio

The truth about PAT testing

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Do you know the truth about PAT testing? Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT testing as we like to call it. But what exactly is it? Is it a legal requirement? How often should you do it? No doubt you’ve asked yourself at least one of…

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