The future is bright – the future is LED

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Energy saving advice for homeowners in Leeds

Despite the fact that homeowners in the UK could save a staggering £1.4 billion on their electricity bills each year by replacing traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs with energy-saving LEDs, the UK is trailing behind other European nations. This £1.4 billion could save the average household around £50 per year on their energy bills.

Could you save money on your lighting bills?

So why are so many UK householders failing to take advantage of the LED revolution? One reason could be the confusion that often surrounds the labelling on low-energy light bulbs, making it difficult to determine the equivalent wattage. However, clearer labelling is being slowly but surely introduced.

Another issue could be the higher cost of buying LED bulbs. However, when you consider that not only do LEDs last much, much longer than other types of bulb and are far cheaper to run, the higher price should be seen as a worthwhile investment.

Lighting installations in Leeds

If you would like advice on changing the light fittings in your home or on lighting in general, we’d be happy to help. Our services are available to home and business owners throughout Leeds so why not get in touch today to arrange a free, no-obligation quote?

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Leeds home owners – old wiring isn’t worth the risk!

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Home owners in Leeds – does your home need re-wiring?

One of the questions we’re most often asked by customers is whether the wiring in their home is safe and whether re-wiring will be necessary. It’s hard to tell unless we’ve carried out a visual inspection and our team operate across Leeds, providing domestic electrical services to our customers.

If you live in an older property it’s worth bearing in mind that the majority of homes in the UK didn’t have electrical wiring installed as standard until the decades between the wars. As a result we still occasionally come across older homes that still have the original wiring. Whilst the original wiring was probably very safe at the time it was installed, standards have changed and very old wiring can now prove to be dangerous indeed. The problem lies in the fact that in the 1950s electrical and lighting circuits were encased in lead or rubber – these are materials which can disintegrate over time, leaving the wiring exposed.

Electrical services in Leeds

Old wiring can prove to be very dangerous indeed and if you’re worried about any aspect of the wiring in your home, you should call a qualified electrician as soon as you can. Although rewiring a home is a sizeable investment, it’s simply not worth compromising your safety or the safety of your family. By choosing to work with a reputable electrical company such as Dalec, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that the work is being carried out to the highest standards. If you would like to obtain a free, no-obligation quote or further advice we’d be happy to help – why not get in touch today?

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Make the most of your garden with garden lighting installed by Dalec

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Electrical safety advice from electricians in Leeds

The days are slowly but surely getting longer and although we’re not suggesting you think about having a barbeque any time soon, early spring is a great time of year to start thinking about installing garden lighting.

A great way to help you get the most out of your garden, a wide range of attractive garden lighting is available, ranging from solar lights designed to highlight the edges of paths, through to spotlights, fairy light and lights designed to be recessed into decking or paving.

There’s no doubt that garden lighting can look absolutely stunning – there’s nothing quite like the look of an illuminated garden on a warm summers evening – but it must be installed correctly if it is to be safe. It goes without saying that water and electricity should never be mixed and when you consider that garden lighting is exposed to the elements, the danger that’s posed by poorly installed or unsafe lighting is significant.

Before installing outdoor lighting it’s essential to make sure that the lights you choose are designed to be used outdoors. Never be tempted to buy a normal string of fairy lights, for example, thinking that they’d look good draped in a  tree, telling yourself that you’ll remove them when they’re not being used as even the slightest drop of moisture can be incredibly dangerous. As with all electrical items; if in doubt, don’t use it.

Electrical services for homeowners in Leeds

Bearing in mind the risks that can come with installing garden lighting, here at Dalec we strongly recommend that garden lighting is always installed by a qualified, reputable electrician. Here at Dalec we have decades of experience in a wide range of electrical installations and our electrical services are available to residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more, or to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?

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We install CCTV systems for home and business owners in Leeds

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Cost-effective CCTV installed in Leeds

Unfortunately CCTV systems have an undeserved reputation for being expensive to buy and install but by using local installation experts such as the team here at Dalec, you’ll find that we have the expertise to install a reliable system, designed to suit your needs and budget.

We’ve installed countless CCTV systems across West Yorkshire and are proud of our reputation for providing high quality, reliable security and surveillance equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial properties.

The cost of installing a CCTV system for your business or home has decreased over recent years and nowadays, thanks to the broad range of CCTV systems available, it’s possible to install a CCTV system at a lower cost and without the monthly fees that come with some monitored intruder alarms.

CCTV systems offer a highly effective way to deter to intruders simply by the sight of the cameras alone and crime statistics show that visible CCTV cameras will reduce the potential for criminal activity.

Regardless of whether you are looking for a CCTV system to safeguard your home or business, you’ll want a system that is reliable, simple to use and offers round the clock protection for your property.

Contact Dalec by calling 01535 606 006

If you’d like to talk through the benefits of installing CCTV, or would like to obtain a free, no-obligations quote, the team here at Dalec would be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today for further information?

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Is your home as secure as it could be?

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Security system installation in Leeds

As regular readers of our blog will know, here at Dalec we’re very keen to spread the word on the importance of home security. From protecting your home, garage or shed, there are lots of simple ways to protect your property from the threat of burglaries and here are just a few ideas to help you ensure you minimise the risk of a break in.

Simple, effective security products installed by Dalec

Ensuring your home is protected can be largely down to having a few deterrents in place. The majority of burglaries are carried out on an opportune basis and when a burglar sees that your home is secure, they’re much more likely to consider your property too risky to break into. Here at Dalec we install a wide range of simple but highly effective security measures; ranging from sensor security lights designed to protect the outside of property, through to state-of-the-art wireless security systems and CCTV cameras.

Many homes have outdated security systems which are unreliable and as a result tend not to be used. Installing a working, reliable security system is probably the most effective step you can take to protect your property and regardless of the size of your home or your budget, we’ll have a system to suit you. We’re happy to provide you with advice or a no-obligation quote at a time to suit you so whether you have an existing system which simply needs repairing, or would like advice on installing a brand new alarm, we can help.

Security lighting is often underestimated by homeowners in terms of the protection it can offer. However, security lighting can offer a highly effective way to deter intruders and we provide a range of lighting options, designed to suit all sizes of property. If you live in a remote area or quiet street security lighting can prove particularly helpful and motion-sensor lighting, for example, will not only put-off potential intruders, it could also help you find your doorway when it’s dark!

Contact Dalec for further information

To find out more about our electrical services for homeowners in Leeds, or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling 01535 606 006.

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Window security advice for homeowners in Leeds

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Homeowners in Leeds: don’t tempt burglars by leaving your windows open

Whilst spring seems to be finally well, springing, we know that the temptation can be to leave windows open whilst you go out.

Letting fresh air into your home is, of course, a great idea especially after such a long, wet winter, but by leaving even small windows open, you are leaving your home susceptible to intruders.  Here at Dalec you’ll find that we install a wide range of home security options with solutions to suit all budgets and styles of property.

Security advice from experienced electricians in Leeds

Window locks are the most effective way to safeguard your windows and whilst UPVC window frames are fitted with window locks, older frames and non-UPVC windows can prove to be very easy for thieves to prise open.  We can offer advice on securing your windows and our range of security alarms are designed to offer additional protection and peace of mind that your home and its contents is safe.

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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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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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Welcome to Dalec’s brand new website!

Brand new website for Dalec electricians in Leeds

Welcome to our brand-new website! We hope you like it as much as we do – we’re absolutely delighted with it and the way in which it showcases our wide range of services.

As you’ll see we now have dedicated areas of the site covering our commercial fit out services, our services designed for landlords, our engineering services and our home security and CCTV services. We also have a new section covering case studies and recent projects we’ve worked on and reading this section of the site is a great way to find out more about what we do. Client testimonials are in a dedicated section and if you’re reading this you’ll also know that we have brand new news section!

As regular readers of our blog will know, we enjoy keeping our news section updated with news, views, insights and safety tips so please keep coming back to find out more!

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Now is a good time to assess the security of your office

Security solutions for business owners in Leeds

The UK economy seems to be slowly but surely improving and whilst we’re still on the long road to recovery, things are definitely looking a little better than they were a year or so ago! With this in mind, now is a great time to take a good look at the security of your business premises with possibility of investing in upgrades to your security systems.

Make sure your staff and assets are protected

It goes without saying that protecting your business assets is something which is of huge importance to business owners. However, security protection has changed an awful lot over the past decade or so and if it’s been some time since you last reviewed the security of your business premises, this could be the ideal time. Don’t forget that your business will have changed too; the chances are that you have more employees than you once did and don’t forget all that state-of-the-art IT equipment, smartphones and tablets etc.

Employees and equipment need protecting from the risk of the theft and the potential danger posed by intruders and here at Dalec we provide a wide range of cost effective security solutions for businesses of all shapes and sizes in Leeds. From security systems and access control systems, through to fire alarms, heat detectors and CCTV cameras, we’ll help you put in place systems designed to meet the unique requirements of your business.

Contact Dalec for security advice for businesses

To find out more about our security solutions for businesses and organisations in Leeds and throughout Yorkshire, why not get in touch to discuss your requirements? Our quotes are free and without obligation so please call us to arrange a time to suit you.

 

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