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• Protect Your Family From Space Heater Hazards

  5 August 2017

  A space heater can turn a chilly room into warm, cozy space to hide from winter winds. But space heaters are involved in nearly 80% of deaths from home heating fires, so it's very important to know how to choose and use a heater safely: How to choose a safe heater Electric space heaters are more expensive to use than the type that burns kerosene or gas. Though, electric space heaters are 'the only unvented space heaters that are safe to operate inside your home.

• What to do when your hot water system stops working

  5 August 2017

  Most homeowners have, at some time, experienced a feeling of surprise when a bathroom tap unexpectedly runs cold – the valuable home comfort of a reliable hot water supply so easy to take for granted! Similarly, building managers responsible for communal hot water systems in offices, student accommodation blocks, hospitals and residences undoubtedly appreciate water heating systems that continue to function reliably, year after year. The greater the number of residents, the more important it becomes to maintain hot water supplies in full working order.

• Get Ready for Winter Driving with a Pre-Season Checkup

  5 August 2017

  The warm days of summer are fading fast, and pretty soon autumn will be gone as well. Before you know it, the coldest season of the year will be upon us, and you do not want you, or your car, to be taken unawares. So, while the weather is still somewhat warm, why not take the time to give all your vehicles a pre-season checkup? The last thing you want is to find yourself stranded on a cold and snowy road, and ticking off the items on this handy checklist can help you stay safe no matter how bad the winter weather gets.

• How Simple Rewiring Jobs Can Make Areas of Your Home Safer and More Convenient

  3 August 2017

  As a homeowner, you may assume that electricians are only needed when there is a severe electrical problem in the home, such as frayed wires or a rusted circuit panel. However, electricians can also rewire areas of the home to make certain spaces more convenient and even safer for you. Note when why it can be good to call an electrician if you face any of these challenges in the following rooms of your home.

• How to Protect Mining Equipment From Fire

  1 August 2017

  Mining equipment is constantly exposed to fire hazards due to the large volume of flammable liquids that are exposed to high temperatures during mining operations. It is therefore necessary to install a fire protection system so that any fire damage can be kept to a bare minimum. This article discusses some of the features that you should consider when selecting that fire detection and suppression system.  Automatic Activation Some fire detection systems lack the functionality to trigger the fire suppression system to put out a fire that has been detected.