PAT testing stands for “Portable Appliance Testing” and helps every business using any type of electrical equipment reduce the risk of failure and therefore lower the chance of a fire. The test includes a visual inspection of the equipment and any flex cables for goodness, and, if required, verification of ground continuity, as well as testing …
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Generally, the concentration unit of carbon monoxide is ppm, which is parts per million. As the title mentions, a carbon monoxide concentration of 10 ppm, a concentration of 10 parts per million, will make people feel very low and not threatening, but it is not true. Data shows that when a person is exposed to …
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are both gases produced by carbon combustion, but the main difference is that carbon monoxide poses a great threat to human life safety, while carbon dioxide has adverse effects on the environment, such as global warming. For carbon dioxide, what people can do is to use cleaner energy and low-carbon …
Following the Grenfell Tower fire, the Scottish government is now requiring better fire protection for all homes. As a result, announced in February 2019 and effective February 2022 (postponed from 2021), all homes (whether rented or privately owned) must have interconnected smoke alarms, interconnected heat alarms and carbon monoxide alarm (may not be interconnected). Here’s …
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The construction site covers a large area, with a large number of workers and high floors. In the event of a fire, in addition to putting the lives of the workers on site at risk, it will also threaten the public properties in the surrounding areas. Therefore, construction sites must install fire safety equipment and …
As one of the most important inventions of mankind, electricity has made an indelible contribution to the prosperity and development of human society from discovery, invention to application. People use electricity for lighting, starting equipment, and even replacing diesel in cars with electricity. These are the conveniences that electricity brings to human beings; electricity can …
Home fires are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United Kingdom. Every year, more than 3,500 people die in home fires and more than 18,000 are injured. Home fires can happen anywhere and at any time. The best way to protect yourself and your family from a fire is to …
Batteries in detectors matter because they provide the power necessary for the device to function. The type of battery used, as well as the condition of the battery, can impact the performance of the detector. It is important to choose the right battery for your detector and to regularly check the condition of the battery …