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Beat the dark nights with security lighting

Autumn is definitely here and now that the nights are drawing in it’s getting dark earlier and earlier.  With this in mind we thought we’d cover the importance of lighting the outside areas of your property. Lighting the outside of your home is very important and is a very effective way to help deter intruders.  […]

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Choosing a qualified electrician in Leeds

If you’re considering having electrical work carried out in your home or business premises, it’s important to choose a qualified electrician.  Electricity is dangerous and when installations or repairs are carried out by someone who doesn’t have the relevant skills or qualifications, it can prove to be very dangerous indeed. Electricians who carry out installation […]

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Electrical safety for elderly people

Electrical safety is very important for all of us and is something that we’ve covered in many of our previous blog posts.  However, electrical safety in the home for elderly people is often an aspect of electrical safety that can be overlooked. According to estimates, more than one million people aged over 75 currently live […]

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Is your home or business protected from fire?

Although your home or business are likely to be the most valuable things you own, it goes without saying that the safety of your family of employees is of paramount importance. With this in mind, an effective fire protection system is vital and even the most basic smoke alarms are an important way to protect […]

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What is PAT testing and why is it important?

Here at Dalec we spend a lot of time carrying out PAT testing for business, commercial and industrial clients.  PAT testing is pretty straightforward but is a job that’s absolutely vital if you are to ensure that the electrical equipment on your business premises is working safely and effectively. But what is PAT testing and […]

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What is home automation?

The term ‘home automation’ is something that you’re likely to hear more of in the near future and because technology is cheaper and more accessible than ever before, the automated home is becoming a reality rather than the stuff of science fiction. Although we haven’t reached the stage yet where robots are cleaning our homes, […]

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Is your business safe, secure and projected?

If you’ve worked hard to start and then build a business, you’ll want to ensure that your business premises and staff are adequately protected from fire and theft. Here at Dalec we provide a wide range of security and protection systems, with options suitable for business premises of all shapes and sizes.  As experienced electrical […]

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Security systems for garages and garden sheds

Summer is here and the warm summer weather is an ideal opportunity to get out and about on your bike!  Cycling is incredibly popular these days but as more and more of us take up this great hobby, unfortunately the number of bicycle thefts is on the rise. An increase in bike thefts is unsurprising […]