EC4U Blog

Catch up with all the latest EC4U news, informative updates, hints, tips, advice and more…

7 wireless gadgets to make your home smarter

Wireless technology is constantly advancing, with companies wanting to be the first to launch new home automation products into the modern world. We love portable gadgets. We love how they can make our days that little bit easier and give us a bit more freedom, instead of being controlled by a cable constantly. Our laptops, computers […]

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EC4U become the first to partner with the NICEIC & ELECSA

EC4U is thrilled to announce our new partnership with NICEIC & ELECSA to become the first electrical training and assessment centre to offer the Online Knowledge Assessment (OKA) in our centre. The OKA is available to those completing their Domestic Electrician Course or Package with us, and is the first step to becoming a registered […]

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Formula E on the rise as 40 million watch first race

With the first season having just been completed in London in June and the second season confirmed, this new global event is still sparking conversation all over the world. Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet Junior took the title by a single point, in an event where no same driver has won more than three races. VISA […]

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17th Edition Amendment 3 – The changes you need to know

July 1st is here and with it brings the 3rd amendment of the 17th edition Wiring Regulations! These are the key changes you need to look at and as of today, all installations and designs must comply with the amendment and certified to the new amendment. The IET explained that “potential life-saving changes make this […]

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How to stay cool this summer as an Electrician

There is nothing worse than being stuck in a loft during a hot summer’s day or being inside a hot house performing work in uncomfortable temperatures. Below I have put together some tips that will keep you cool when working during the summer. Some of them are pieces of advice and some are products you […]

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