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Not so smart: The problems with smart meters

(image credit: British Gas) Over 53 million smart meters are being rolled out by a Government energy efficient mission and being fitted into over 30 million homes and businesses. Smart Energy GB have reported that only 8.6 million smart meters have been installed across the UK to date, and problems are already starting to emerge. […]

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EC4U’s new dedicated technical helpline

Here at Electrician Courses 4U, our support doesn’t stop when you leave our training centre. We understand that there might be a few unfamiliar scenarios or problematic cases you may come across on site, which is why we have upgraded our support service. For smaller, general queries we have a private forum for our previous customers. […]

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New EAL combined qualification in collaboration with EC4U

EAL have launched a brand new, combined Level 3 qualification and Electrician Courses 4U is proud to be the first training centre to run it. The new qualification is: EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting 603/2625/6 EC4U have been instrumental in the creation of this new qualification, sending an […]

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A green Christmas with renewable energy

A new record was set in 2016 on Christmas Day in the UK for the most electricity generated by renewable resources, with a staggering 41.3% of the electricity that was used being generated by wind, solar, hydropower and biomass. But will the trend continue this year, proving that renewable energy sources are a real contender […]

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Top 10 tools for Electricians this Christmas

Finding the right Christmas present for a tradesperson can be quite tricky, which is why we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best tools on the market. From pliers and cutters to VDE screwdrivers, to clever gadgets and nifty tools to speed up their work, we’ve got you covered this Christmas! Jokari Cable Strippers […]

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