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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Moving to a new home? Make sure you have the electrics checked first!

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Our advice on electrical safety for homebuyers in Leeds

Around two million homes change hands in the UK every year but according to research carried out by the electrical safety charity Electrical Safety First, only 37% of home buyers arranged to have the electrics checked before going ahead. One in five buyers said that they though electrical checks were part of the recommended home survey report whilst just under 50% were unaware that any checks were need at all.

More than 30% of home buyers then discovered that they hadn’t been aware of before proceeding with their purchase – a situation which could have easily been avoided if a registered electrician had carried out an inspection and issued an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

An electrical safety survey could save you thousands

The cost of fixing electrical problems varies wildly according to the type of problem but the average cost is £1,700. However, electrical problems can be far more expensive than this and when you consider thousands of people are injured by electricity and around 70 die each year, getting the electrics checked in a property could literally save your life.

When viewing properties the majority of prospective buyers concentrate on looking for obvious problems such as mould, damp or cracks in the walls. However it’s also important to identify hidden dangers such as faulty or old wiring which can be incredibly hazardous and costly to repair.

Once you’ve had an offer accepted on a property it’s important to have a survey carried out to identify any underlying issues which you might not have spotted yourself but which could come with a sizeable repair bill. If anything significant does arise from the survey, this could provide scope to negotiate on the price. However, a property survey won’t cover the condition of the electrics so the best thing to do is to arrange for a certified electrician to carry out an Installation Condition Report. This will ensure your new home is safe and that you’re not left with a huge bill.

Ensure your new home is safe with our electrical services in Leeds

Here at Dalec we are certified, experience electricians whose services are available to homeowners throughout Leeds. If you would like to find out more about our services, or to arrange for an Electrical Installation Condition Report, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Don’t overlook the importance of shed and garage security

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Security advice for homeowners in Leeds

Whether you’re buying the kids new bikes for Christmas or already use your shed or garage to store valuable cycles and equipment, it’s really important to ensure that they are adequately protected from the risk of theft.

Although many homeowners go to great lengths to ensure that their home is safe and secure, sheds and garages are often left unsecured putting the contents at risk of theft. Sadly burglars are all to aware that sheds and garages are often used to store valuable items such as bikes, power tools and golf clubs, making outside storage areas a prime target.

Security systems installed by Dalec

Protecting a shed or garage is, in fact, relatively simple. Here at Dalec we are specialists in all aspects of home security and we are happy to give advice on the best ways to protect the outside storage areas of your home. It may be possible, for example, to incorporate your garage into your existing storage system and if you currently don’t have a system, we’re happy to give advice on this too.

Security lighting is another highly effective way to help protect your shed or garage. A wide range of security lighting systems are available, from simple dusk until dawn lights, through to sensor lights and lighting which can be integrated into a security system.

Contact Dalec for advice

If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?

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Candles present a fire risk so make sure you use them safely!

Fire safety prevention advice from electricians in Leeds

At this time of year we all enjoy spending time sitting outdoors on long summer evenings. There’s nothing quite like the flicker of candles to create a cosy, intimate atmosphere but because candles are responsible for increasing numbers of house fires, it’s very important to know how to use them safely.

Provided you use a specially designed candle holder with a stable base, a burning candle should be safe provided it isn’t place near curtains, parasols or other fabrics. You should always place a candle holder on a heat resistant surface and ensure that burning candles are kept well out of reach of children and pets. Last and by no means least, it goes without saying that candles should never be left unattended whilst burning.

Contact Dalec for further advice and information

Here at Dalec we provide a wide range of electrical installation services for residential customers in Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire. Our services cover the installation of smoke alarms and fire protection systems so if you would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Electrical installation services for residential and business customers in Leeds

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Experienced electricians in Leeds

Here at Dalec we have many years of experience in all aspects of electrical installations, from simple electrical safety checks through to complete re-wiring projects and major projects such as security system installations.

Electrical services for businesses of all shapes and sizes

Our services for businesses in Leeds are designed to help you ensure your organisation continues to run smoothly with the minimum of downtime and fuss. We know that for business owners time means money and as such we are committed to providing a cost-effective, efficient service. Whether you are planning a complete refurbishment or are about to embark on a new-build project, we’d be delighted to help.

Dalec’s electrical services for businesses cover all aspects of electrical installations, including the design and installation of fire or security systems, general repairs and maintenance plus electrical safety checks and rewiring.

Affordable, reliable domestic electrical services

We know that our domestic customers really appreciate an affordable, reliable electrical service. Whether you’re local for a qualified local electrician in Leeds with the expertise to carry out a major project, or simply need to have a new appliance installed, we can help. Our electrical services are available at a time to suit you and our no-obligations quotes are always free.

Contact Dalec today

To find out more, why not get in touch with Dalec by calling 01535 606 006?

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Switching on to bathroom lighting safety

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Bathroom lighting installations in Leeds

Following on from our recent post on garden lighting and on the subject of the dangers of combining water and electricity, we thought we’d offer some advice on bathroom lighting.

Water and electricity simply don’t mix under any circumstances and with this in mind, when selecting lighting for a bathroom it’s very important that you choose lights which have been especially designed to cope with a high moisture environment.

Create the right mood with bathroom lighting

Bathroom lighting can be used to great effect to create the right mood but remember that if the lighting is too bright your bathroom will seem cold, but if there’s not enough light you’ll find it difficult to see what you’re doing! The best way to avoid extremes of lighting is opt for a layered approach to lighting by installing spotlights over the shower and bath, with wall lighting and task lighting around the mirror to create a warm, relaxing ambience.

A huge variety of different types of bathroom lighting is available these days; from LED spotlights designed to be installed in flooring, through to spotlights and stylish wall lights. It’s also possible to create a range of lighting moods by fitting all the lights to different switches.

Be safe – seek the advice of a professional

There are regulations covering the safe installation of lighting in bathrooms and it’s important that any sources of electricity are situated out of reach of sources of water. When it comes to installing bathroom lighting, we recommend using the services of a certified electrical installer such as Dalec and if you would like further advice or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, we’d be delighted to help.

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Shining a spotlight on kitchen lighting

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Our advice on the options for kitchen lighting

Planning a new kitchen can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s something you decide to take on yourself. With so much to think about kitchen lighting is often overlooked by the novice kitchen planner but get the lighting right and it can make all the difference to the end result.

The range of kitchen lighting used to be pretty limited and there’s no doubt that you’ll be glad to hear that the days of unattractive fluorescent tube lighting are over. A huge choice of kitchen lighting is now available and this variety makes it much easier to get it right.

Create lighting zones in the kitchen

Thinking of kitchen lighting in ‘layers’ can be very helpful – this means is that you plan your lighting in terms of ‘zones.’ Lighting should be planned according to how you’re going to use it with different lighting for when you’re working (cooking), dining, relaxing or feature lighting. Thanks to the wide choice of options for kitchen lighting it’s now possible to light a kitchen successfully without having to rely on ceiling lighting alone. From spotlights and down lighters, through to lighting strips and uplighters, a huge range of lighting is available, designed to be placed, under, over or on top of kitchen units.

Don’t forget kitchen task lighting

One of the most important types of lighting to get right is task lighting. This is the light you’ll need when working i.e. cooking and preparing food. It goes without saying that adequate lighting is required when using sharp knives, for example, or when using the hob or sink. The best option here is under mounted lighting but make sure you choose recessed or semi-recessed fittings as exposed lighting can trap dirt and grease.

Open-plan kitchens need a range of lighting options

If you’re planning an open-plan kitchen which includes an area for dining and relaxing, you’ll need different forms of lighting. Alongside task and spotlights, for example, you could also consider an overhead pendant light above the dining table, with a floor or wall lamps next to any comfy seating areas.

Contact Dalec – electricians in Leeds

Dalec are specialists in all aspects of electrical installations and if you would like further advice or a free, no-obligation quote please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our electrical services are available throughout Leeds and our quotes can be arranged at a time to suit you. Why not contact us to find out more?

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