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Enhance Your Home’s Efficiency: Simple Electrical Upgrades for a Greener Future

As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a priority, upgrading your home’s electrical systems is a smart investment. Blaby Electrical specialises in helping homeowners make simple, effective electrical improvements that reduce energy use, enhance safety, and modernise your home. Upgrade to LED Lighting Replacing old incandescent or fluorescent bulbs with LED lighting is one of…

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Preparing Your Business’s Electrical System for Winter

Winter brings shorter days, colder temperatures, and increased energy usage. All of which can put extra strain on your business’s electrical system. Ensuring your system is ready not only helps maintain smooth operations but also reduces the risk of costly downtime or hazards. Blaby Electrical specialises in helping businesses stay safe and energy-efficient throughout the…

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How to Choose the Right Lighting for Your Commercial Space

Lighting plays a crucial role in any commercial environment, it impacts not only the look and feel of your space but also productivity, safety, and energy costs. Choosing the right lighting can be tricky, with so many options available. At Blaby Electrical, we’re here to help you make informed decisions so your business space shines…

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Advice

Legal Considerations When Installing CCTV: What You Need to Know

Installing CCTV cameras can significantly boost the security of your home or business, providing peace of mind and valuable evidence in case of incidents. However, in the UK, there are important legal rules you must follow to ensure your CCTV system complies with privacy and data protection laws. At Blaby Electrical, we want to help…

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Case Studies

Enhancing School Safety with a Wireless Lockdown System

The Client Imperial Avenue Infant School, located in Leicester, is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for its pupils, staff, and visitors. The Challenge The school needed a rapid and reliable lockdown system that could be activated from multiple points across the premises. The solution had to be distinct from the existing…

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Advice

Fire Alarms vs. Smoke Detectors: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

When it comes to protecting your home or business from fire, it’s easy to get confused about which safety devices you actually need. Many people use the terms fire alarm and smoke detector interchangeably, but they serve different purposes. Understanding those differences is key to ensuring your property and the people inside are properly protected. …

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Intruder Alarms Commercial and Industrial

Advice

Benefits of Having an Intruder Alarm Installed by an SSAIB Approved Installer

When it comes to protecting your home or business, investing in a high-quality intruder alarm is one of the smartest decisions you can make. But not all alarm systems or installers are created equal. Choosing an SSAIB approved installer like Blaby Electrical ensures your security system is not only reliable, but also professionally installed to…

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Advice

Importance of Regular Fire Alarm Testing

A fire alarm system is one of the most critical safety features in any building but it’s not enough to simply have one installed. Without regular testing, you can’t be sure your system will work when it matters most. At Blaby Electrical, we stress the importance of routine fire alarm testing to ensure the safety…

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Busting EV Myths: Why It’s Time to Switch (and How We Can Help)

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well underway but if you’re still on the fence, you’re not alone. Despite more EVs on the road and increasing support from government and manufacturers, many people still have doubts or misunderstandings that keep them from making the switch. Let’s clear the air. Below are some of the most…

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Blaby Electricals Takes on the Wolf Run for Leicester Hospitals Charity

This past weekend marked a special moment for us here at Blaby Electrical & Alarms, as several members of our team took on the Wolf Run in support of the Leicester Hospitals Charity. For one of our team members, Adam, this was more than just a challenge, it was personal. Adam had originally hoped to…

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