The future is bright – the future is LED

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Energy saving advice for homeowners in Leeds

Despite the fact that homeowners in the UK could save a staggering £1.4 billion on their electricity bills each year by replacing traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs with energy-saving LEDs, the UK is trailing behind other European nations. This £1.4 billion could save the average household around £50 per year on their energy bills.

Could you save money on your lighting bills?

So why are so many UK householders failing to take advantage of the LED revolution? One reason could be the confusion that often surrounds the labelling on low-energy light bulbs, making it difficult to determine the equivalent wattage. However, clearer labelling is being slowly but surely introduced.

Another issue could be the higher cost of buying LED bulbs. However, when you consider that not only do LEDs last much, much longer than other types of bulb and are far cheaper to run, the higher price should be seen as a worthwhile investment.

Lighting installations in Leeds

If you would like advice on changing the light fittings in your home or on lighting in general, we’d be happy to help. Our services are available to home and business owners throughout Leeds so why not get in touch today to arrange a free, no-obligation quote?

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Leeds home owners – old wiring isn’t worth the risk!

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Home owners in Leeds – does your home need re-wiring?

One of the questions we’re most often asked by customers is whether the wiring in their home is safe and whether re-wiring will be necessary. It’s hard to tell unless we’ve carried out a visual inspection and our team operate across Leeds, providing domestic electrical services to our customers.

If you live in an older property it’s worth bearing in mind that the majority of homes in the UK didn’t have electrical wiring installed as standard until the decades between the wars. As a result we still occasionally come across older homes that still have the original wiring. Whilst the original wiring was probably very safe at the time it was installed, standards have changed and very old wiring can now prove to be dangerous indeed. The problem lies in the fact that in the 1950s electrical and lighting circuits were encased in lead or rubber – these are materials which can disintegrate over time, leaving the wiring exposed.

Electrical services in Leeds

Old wiring can prove to be very dangerous indeed and if you’re worried about any aspect of the wiring in your home, you should call a qualified electrician as soon as you can. Although rewiring a home is a sizeable investment, it’s simply not worth compromising your safety or the safety of your family. By choosing to work with a reputable electrical company such as Dalec, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that the work is being carried out to the highest standards. If you would like to obtain a free, no-obligation quote or further advice we’d be happy to help – why not get in touch today?

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Make the most of your garden with garden lighting installed by Dalec

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Electrical safety advice from electricians in Leeds

The days are slowly but surely getting longer and although we’re not suggesting you think about having a barbeque any time soon, early spring is a great time of year to start thinking about installing garden lighting.

A great way to help you get the most out of your garden, a wide range of attractive garden lighting is available, ranging from solar lights designed to highlight the edges of paths, through to spotlights, fairy light and lights designed to be recessed into decking or paving.

There’s no doubt that garden lighting can look absolutely stunning – there’s nothing quite like the look of an illuminated garden on a warm summers evening – but it must be installed correctly if it is to be safe. It goes without saying that water and electricity should never be mixed and when you consider that garden lighting is exposed to the elements, the danger that’s posed by poorly installed or unsafe lighting is significant.

Before installing outdoor lighting it’s essential to make sure that the lights you choose are designed to be used outdoors. Never be tempted to buy a normal string of fairy lights, for example, thinking that they’d look good draped in a  tree, telling yourself that you’ll remove them when they’re not being used as even the slightest drop of moisture can be incredibly dangerous. As with all electrical items; if in doubt, don’t use it.

Electrical services for homeowners in Leeds

Bearing in mind the risks that can come with installing garden lighting, here at Dalec we strongly recommend that garden lighting is always installed by a qualified, reputable electrician. Here at Dalec we have decades of experience in a wide range of electrical installations and our electrical services are available to residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?

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We install CCTV systems for home and business owners in Leeds

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Cost-effective CCTV installed in Leeds

Unfortunately CCTV systems have an undeserved reputation for being expensive to buy and install but by using local installation experts such as the team here at Dalec, you’ll find that we have the expertise to install a reliable system, designed to suit your needs and budget.

We’ve installed countless CCTV systems across West Yorkshire and are proud of our reputation for providing high quality, reliable security and surveillance equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial properties.

The cost of installing a CCTV system for your business or home has decreased over recent years and nowadays, thanks to the broad range of CCTV systems available, it’s possible to install a CCTV system at a lower cost and without the monthly fees that come with some monitored intruder alarms.

CCTV systems offer a highly effective way to deter to intruders simply by the sight of the cameras alone and crime statistics show that visible CCTV cameras will reduce the potential for criminal activity.

Regardless of whether you are looking for a CCTV system to safeguard your home or business, you’ll want a system that is reliable, simple to use and offers round the clock protection for your property.

Contact Dalec by calling 01535 606 006

If you’d like to talk through the benefits of installing CCTV, or would like to obtain a free, no-obligations quote, the team here at Dalec would be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today for further information?

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Is your home as secure as it could be?

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Security system installation in Leeds

As regular readers of our blog will know, here at Dalec we’re very keen to spread the word on the importance of home security. From protecting your home, garage or shed, there are lots of simple ways to protect your property from the threat of burglaries and here are just a few ideas to help you ensure you minimise the risk of a break in.

Simple, effective security products installed by Dalec

Ensuring your home is protected can be largely down to having a few deterrents in place. The majority of burglaries are carried out on an opportune basis and when a burglar sees that your home is secure, they’re much more likely to consider your property too risky to break into. Here at Dalec we install a wide range of simple but highly effective security measures; ranging from sensor security lights designed to protect the outside of property, through to state-of-the-art wireless security systems and CCTV cameras.

Many homes have outdated security systems which are unreliable and as a result tend not to be used. Installing a working, reliable security system is probably the most effective step you can take to protect your property and regardless of the size of your home or your budget, we’ll have a system to suit you. We’re happy to provide you with advice or a no-obligation quote at a time to suit you so whether you have an existing system which simply needs repairing, or would like advice on installing a brand new alarm, we can help.

Security lighting is often underestimated by homeowners in terms of the protection it can offer. However, security lighting can offer a highly effective way to deter intruders and we provide a range of lighting options, designed to suit all sizes of property. If you live in a remote area or quiet street security lighting can prove particularly helpful and motion-sensor lighting, for example, will not only put-off potential intruders, it could also help you find your doorway when it’s dark!

Contact Dalec for further information

To find out more about our electrical services for homeowners in Leeds, or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 01535 606 006.

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Window security advice for homeowners in Leeds

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Homeowners in Leeds: don’t tempt burglars by leaving your windows open

Whilst spring seems to be finally well, springing, we know that the temptation can be to leave windows open whilst you go out.

Letting fresh air into your home is, of course, a great idea especially after such a long, wet winter, but by leaving even small windows open, you are leaving your home susceptible to intruders.  Here at Dalec you’ll find that we install a wide range of home security options with solutions to suit all budgets and styles of property.

Security advice from experienced electricians in Leeds

Window locks are the most effective way to safeguard your windows and whilst UPVC window frames are fitted with window locks, older frames and non-UPVC windows can prove to be very easy for thieves to prise open.  We can offer advice on securing your windows and our range of security alarms are designed to offer additional protection and peace of mind that your home and its contents is safe.

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We provide alarm installation and maintenance services for homes and businesses in Leeds

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Electrical services in Leeds from Dalec

There’s no doubt that a security alarm is one of the most effective ways to help protect your home or business premises from the risk of theft. However, even the most expensive, state-of-the-art system can prove to be unreliable if you fail to ensure that it’s checked and maintained on a regular basis.

Here at Dalec we’ve been providing alarm installation and maintenance services for customers in Leeds for decades and we have the expertise to provide an efficient, reliable response to any problems you might be having with your alarm system. Whether your alarm is fairly new but could do with servicing, or you have an old system which needs replacing, we can help.

It’s important to bear in mind that alarm servicing isn’t just a good way to make sure your system is reliable; a well-maintained system is an essential requirement if you run a business. Ensuring that an alarm is regularly serviced is often a clause which appears in insurance policies and if you run your own business, this will also be a requirement of health and safety regulations.

Contact Dalec for further information

If you would like to find out more about our alarm installation and maintenance services for residential and business customers in Leeds, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling Dalec on 015353 606 006.

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Fire protection for homes and businesses in Leeds

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Electrical installations for business and residential customers in Leeds

Dalec is an established and fully accredited electrical installation company based in Leeds and we have many years of experience in installing fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for residential customers, businesses and organisations.

By installing even the most basic of smoke detectors is an effective step to take in protecting your home or business from the risk of fire. However, the only effective type of smoke detector is one that actually works and so it is very important that you carry out regular checks to ensure that the battery is fully charged and the alarm is working properly.

A range of smoke alarms are available and optical smoke detectors are designed to detect even the tiniest particles in the air, regardless of whether they are visible to the naked eye. A single smoke detector is sufficient to protect one room in an average sized house; however larger spaces and rooms in schools or business premises often require more than one detector to provide full protection.

Legislation dictates that heat detectors must now be installed in all kitchen areas; used to detect a sudden rise in temperature in rooms which tend of have a higher ambient temperature, heat detectors provide efficient protection.

Contact Dalec for further information

Here at Dalec we’re happy to provide free, no-obligation quotes for residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more or to arrange a quote at a time to suit you, why not get in touch today?

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Get ready for the long summer nights with garden lighting

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Electrical services in Leeds

Spring seems to be on the way at long last and hopefully in just a couple of months’ time we’ll be able to get outside and enjoy sitting in the garden! Installing garden lighting is an excellent way to help get maximum use from your garden and there is now a wide range of beautiful garden lighting available, from lights designed to be recessed into patios, decking or paths, through to solar powered lights to highlight planting and borders.

Garden lighting can look absolutely stunning and there’s nothing lovelier than sitting outside on a warm summer evening enjoying a nice glass of wine. However, any outdoor lighting must be installed correctly if it’s going to be safe. Water and electricity don’t mix under any circumstances and if badly installed lighting comes into contact with rainwater, water from a hose or even dew, the results can be deadly.

Before installing garden lighting it’s vital that you check whether the lighting you want to use is safe and designed for use outdoors. Don’t be tempted to use indoor fairy lights, for example, and if you’re in any doubts as to the suitability of your chosen lighting, then don’t use it.

Contact Dalec for further information

As registered, qualified electricians in Leeds, here at Dalec we recommend that all garden lighting is installed by experienced electrical specialists such as ourselves. Our services are available to customers throughout Leeds and whether you’d like to obtain a quote or safety advice, we’d be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today?

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Is your home or business adequately protected from the risk of fire?

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Advice on fire protection for business and home owners in Leeds

Even a very basic smoke detector or fire protection system can prove highly beneficial when it comes to protecting businesses or homes from the risk of a fire. We are approved and accredited installers of fire and smoke alarms in Leeds and we work with residential and business customers to provide them with the protection they need.

A number of different types of smoke alarms are available, including optical smoke detectors, designed to detect tiny smoke particles. When installing smoke alarms it’s important to remember that although smoke detectors can detect smoke within a radius of just over seven metres, large rooms will need to have several detectors in order to ensure an efficient overlap.

Heat detectors are ideal for rooms where there tends to be a higher ambient temperature such as kitchens or utility rooms. Building regulations now dictate that heat detectors must be installed in new kitchens, and as with smoke detectors, large rooms or commercial kitchens are likely to require more than one detector. Rate of rise detectors will detector as soon as a room’s temperature begins to rise, triggering the alarm.

Contact Dalec for advice

Here at Dalec we’re experts in all aspects of fire prevention and safety – if you would like advice on installing smoke alarms or heat detectors in your home or business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote.

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