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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Fire protection for homes and businesses in Leeds

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Electrical installations for business and residential customers in Leeds

Dalec is an established and fully accredited electrical installation company based in Leeds and we have many years of experience in installing fire alarm systems and smoke alarms for residential customers, businesses and organisations.

By installing even the most basic of smoke detectors is an effective step to take in protecting your home or business from the risk of fire. However, the only effective type of smoke detector is one that actually works and so it is very important that you carry out regular checks to ensure that the battery is fully charged and the alarm is working properly.

A range of smoke alarms are available and optical smoke detectors are designed to detect even the tiniest particles in the air, regardless of whether they are visible to the naked eye. A single smoke detector is sufficient to protect one room in an average sized house; however larger spaces and rooms in schools or business premises often require more than one detector to provide full protection.

Legislation dictates that heat detectors must now be installed in all kitchen areas; used to detect a sudden rise in temperature in rooms which tend of have a higher ambient temperature, heat detectors provide efficient protection.

Contact Dalec for further information

Here at Dalec we’re happy to provide free, no-obligation quotes for residential and business customers throughout Leeds. To find out more or to arrange a quote at a time to suit you, why not get in touch today?

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Is your home or business adequately protected from the risk of fire?

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Advice on fire protection for business and home owners in Leeds

Even a very basic smoke detector or fire protection system can prove highly beneficial when it comes to protecting businesses or homes from the risk of a fire. We are approved and accredited installers of fire and smoke alarms in Leeds and we work with residential and business customers to provide them with the protection they need.

A number of different types of smoke alarms are available, including optical smoke detectors, designed to detect tiny smoke particles. When installing smoke alarms it’s important to remember that although smoke detectors can detect smoke within a radius of just over seven metres, large rooms will need to have several detectors in order to ensure an efficient overlap.

Heat detectors are ideal for rooms where there tends to be a higher ambient temperature such as kitchens or utility rooms. Building regulations now dictate that heat detectors must be installed in new kitchens, and as with smoke detectors, large rooms or commercial kitchens are likely to require more than one detector. Rate of rise detectors will detector as soon as a room’s temperature begins to rise, triggering the alarm.

Contact Dalec for advice

Here at Dalec we’re experts in all aspects of fire prevention and safety – if you would like advice on installing smoke alarms or heat detectors in your home or business, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange for a free, no-obligation quote.

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Get ready for the long summer nights with garden lighting

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Electrical services in Leeds

Spring seems to be on the way at long last and hopefully in just a couple of months’ time we’ll be able to get outside and enjoy sitting in the garden! Installing garden lighting is an excellent way to help get maximum use from your garden and there is now a wide range of beautiful garden lighting available, from lights designed to be recessed into patios, decking or paths, through to solar powered lights to highlight planting and borders.

Garden lighting can look absolutely stunning and there’s nothing lovelier than sitting outside on a warm summer evening enjoying a nice glass of wine. However, any outdoor lighting must be installed correctly if it’s going to be safe. Water and electricity don’t mix under any circumstances and if badly installed lighting comes into contact with rainwater, water from a hose or even dew, the results can be deadly.

Before installing garden lighting it’s vital that you check whether the lighting you want to use is safe and designed for use outdoors. Don’t be tempted to use indoor fairy lights, for example, and if you’re in any doubts as to the suitability of your chosen lighting, then don’t use it.

Contact Dalec for further information

As registered, qualified electricians in Leeds, here at Dalec we recommend that all garden lighting is installed by experienced electrical specialists such as ourselves. Our services are available to customers throughout Leeds and whether you’d like to obtain a quote or safety advice, we’d be delighted to help. Why not get in touch today?

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Don’t overlook the importance of shed and garage security

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Security advice for homeowners in Leeds

Whether you’re buying the kids new bikes for Christmas or already use your shed or garage to store valuable cycles and equipment, it’s really important to ensure that they are adequately protected from the risk of theft.

Although many homeowners go to great lengths to ensure that their home is safe and secure, sheds and garages are often left unsecured putting the contents at risk of theft. Sadly burglars are all to aware that sheds and garages are often used to store valuable items such as bikes, power tools and golf clubs, making outside storage areas a prime target.

Security systems installed by Dalec

Protecting a shed or garage is, in fact, relatively simple. Here at Dalec we are specialists in all aspects of home security and we are happy to give advice on the best ways to protect the outside storage areas of your home. It may be possible, for example, to incorporate your garage into your existing storage system and if you currently don’t have a system, we’re happy to give advice on this too.

Security lighting is another highly effective way to help protect your shed or garage. A wide range of security lighting systems are available, from simple dusk until dawn lights, through to sensor lights and lighting which can be integrated into a security system.

Contact Dalec for advice

If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, why not get in touch with us today?

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Electrical services designed to keep your home or business running smoothly

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As regular readers of our blog will know, we’re passionate about the importance of electrical safety. Whether you need a general rewire or electrical testing, the team here at Dalec are highly experienced and qualified in all aspects of electrical services.

Our services are designed to keep your business running smoothly and your home a safe and secure place to be. Our expertise covers installations of all shapes and sizes, from a new plug socket through to a complete commercial new build.

Domestic electrical services in Leeds

The importance of safe and reliable electrics in the home should never be underestimated and our team of professional engineers work with our domestic customers to provide high-quality, affordable services, regardless of the size of the job.

Electrical services for businesses in Leeds

Our team operate throughout Leeds and West Yorkshire, providing reliable, qualified electrical services for a huge range of different businesses. We have many years of experience on working on diverse projects such as supermarket refurbishments, office refurbishments and electrical installations in schools and colleges.

Contact Dalec for advice

Whether you’d like to find out more about our electrical services or to arrange a free, no-obligation quote, we’d be delighted to help. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch by calling Dalec on 01535 606 006.

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Moving to a new home? Make sure you have the electrics checked first!

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Our advice on electrical safety for homebuyers in Leeds

Around two million homes change hands in the UK every year but according to research carried out by the electrical safety charity Electrical Safety First, only 37% of home buyers arranged to have the electrics checked before going ahead. One in five buyers said that they though electrical checks were part of the recommended home survey report whilst just under 50% were unaware that any checks were need at all.

More than 30% of home buyers then discovered that they hadn’t been aware of before proceeding with their purchase – a situation which could have easily been avoided if a registered electrician had carried out an inspection and issued an Electrical Installation Condition Report.

An electrical safety survey could save you thousands

The cost of fixing electrical problems varies wildly according to the type of problem but the average cost is £1,700. However, electrical problems can be far more expensive than this and when you consider thousands of people are injured by electricity and around 70 die each year, getting the electrics checked in a property could literally save your life.

When viewing properties the majority of prospective buyers concentrate on looking for obvious problems such as mould, damp or cracks in the walls. However it’s also important to identify hidden dangers such as faulty or old wiring which can be incredibly hazardous and costly to repair.

Once you’ve had an offer accepted on a property it’s important to have a survey carried out to identify any underlying issues which you might not have spotted yourself but which could come with a sizeable repair bill. If anything significant does arise from the survey, this could provide scope to negotiate on the price. However, a property survey won’t cover the condition of the electrics so the best thing to do is to arrange for a certified electrician to carry out an Installation Condition Report. This will ensure your new home is safe and that you’re not left with a huge bill.

Ensure your new home is safe with our electrical services in Leeds

Here at Dalec we are certified, experience electricians whose services are available to homeowners throughout Leeds. If you would like to find out more about our services, or to arrange for an Electrical Installation Condition Report, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Shining a spotlight on kitchen lighting

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Our advice on the options for kitchen lighting

Planning a new kitchen can seem like a daunting task, especially if it’s something you decide to take on yourself. With so much to think about kitchen lighting is often overlooked by the novice kitchen planner but get the lighting right and it can make all the difference to the end result.

The range of kitchen lighting used to be pretty limited and there’s no doubt that you’ll be glad to hear that the days of unattractive fluorescent tube lighting are over. A huge choice of kitchen lighting is now available and this variety makes it much easier to get it right.

Create lighting zones in the kitchen

Thinking of kitchen lighting in ‘layers’ can be very helpful – this means is that you plan your lighting in terms of ‘zones.’ Lighting should be planned according to how you’re going to use it with different lighting for when you’re working (cooking), dining, relaxing or feature lighting. Thanks to the wide choice of options for kitchen lighting it’s now possible to light a kitchen successfully without having to rely on ceiling lighting alone. From spotlights and down lighters, through to lighting strips and uplighters, a huge range of lighting is available, designed to be placed, under, over or on top of kitchen units.

Don’t forget kitchen task lighting

One of the most important types of lighting to get right is task lighting. This is the light you’ll need when working i.e. cooking and preparing food. It goes without saying that adequate lighting is required when using sharp knives, for example, or when using the hob or sink. The best option here is under mounted lighting but make sure you choose recessed or semi-recessed fittings as exposed lighting can trap dirt and grease.

Open-plan kitchens need a range of lighting options

If you’re planning an open-plan kitchen which includes an area for dining and relaxing, you’ll need different forms of lighting. Alongside task and spotlights, for example, you could also consider an overhead pendant light above the dining table, with a floor or wall lamps next to any comfy seating areas.

Contact Dalec – electricians in Leeds

Dalec are specialists in all aspects of electrical installations and if you would like further advice or a free, no-obligation quote please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our electrical services are available throughout Leeds and our quotes can be arranged at a time to suit you. Why not contact us to find out more?

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Find out more about Dalec’s electrical engineering services

Electrical engineering services provided by experienced Leeds electricians

Here at Dalec we have more than thirty years of experience in providing high quality electrical engineering services for commercial clients in Leeds and throughout West Yorkshire. Our expertise covers everything from lighting and power installations, through to the design and installation of fire alarm and security systems, lighting and cooling.

Complete electrical engineering service provided by Dalec

Whether you are looking for qualified advice on the most suitable fire alarm system or a reliable installation service, we can help. We also provide fault diagnosis, maintenance, PAT testing, servicing and repair services for existing installations so by choosing us, you’ll have the reassurance of knowing that your project is in safe and experienced hands.

When working on an electrical installation service, we’ll begin by creating detailed plans whilst working closely with the client to agree a project brief. The installation phase of a project will be carried out by our highly experienced installation team who have worked in a wide range of commercial and industrial environments. Our previous clients have ranged from construction companies and SMEs, through to blue chip, multi-national corporations and heavy industries. We’ve worked on diverse refit projects in both occupied and non-occupied buildings across Yorkshire and the UK, providing electrical engineering services including lighting, mains distribution, and fire and security alarm installations.

Contact Dalec to discuss your electrical engineering project

If you would like to find out more about our electrical engineering services in Leeds, or to discuss your project, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. All quotes are provided free and without obligation and we’re happy to arrange an appointment at a time to suit you.

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Our guide to using electrical items safely

Safety advice from qualified electricians in Leeds

Unfortunately the misuse of electrical products is the main cause of accidental house fires in the UK and this number has increased significantly over the last decade.

Our increasing reliance on technology means that our homes are full of electrical items and appliances. Time passes very quickly and it’s surprising to think that just twenty years ago the average home would probably have had just one TV, a video and a music system. These days the average home is likely to contain at least two TVS, a DVD player, games console, set-top box satellite receiver, laptop, smart phones…the list is almost endless! This huge increase in the number of electrical items we own means that the risk of electrical accidents in the home is far higher than it was before.

Simple electrical safety tips from Dalec

As regular readers of our blog will know, here at Dalec we’re keen to get the electrical safety message across and with this in mind; we thought we’d give you a few simple tips on how to stay safe when using electrical items at home:

  • Always register new electrical items with the manufacturer – they should contact you in the event of a product fault/product recall. If you have an item which has been recalled, stop using it immediately!
  • Always buy electrical items from a well-known reputable supplier and look for the safety kite mark.
  • It’s essential that you ensure that the electrics in your home are up to scratch. If you see burn marks on electrical sockets, or smell burning, seek professional advice immediately.
  • Never overload sockets! If you don’t have enough sockets ask a professional, qualified electrician to install some for you.
  • Never try to repair electrical items yourself. Small items such as irons, kettles, hairdryers etc. are often cheaper to replace than to repair.
  • If the wiring in your home is very old, or you are concerned about its condition, seek professional advice immediately.

Contact Dalec for further information

Here at Dalec we offer a wide range of electrical services for residential and business customers throughout Leeds. If you would like to find out more, or to obtain a free, no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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