⚠️Friday’s Find – Shattered Socket?

??Happy Friday all! It’s time for Friday’s Find! ?Take a look at this shattered socket which was recently found by one of Guardians electrical inspectors during a site visit. ??‍♂️Finds like this seem to be common whilst our electrical inspectors are out on-site, but that doesn’t make it any less dangerous! ?The hazards of a…

?️Guardian Pink Ribbon Walk?️

The Guardian gang are here again, with their hats in hands asking for donations as they take on the Pink Ribbon Walk for Breast Cancer Now. Our team?Making Mammories ? (Get it?) will take on a 10-mile hike, whilst taking in the incredible views of the Peak District and all in the name of charity.…

?Technical Tuesday – Complete Managed Compliance Service??

✅The Guardian Complete Managed Compliance service has evolved over a 25-year period, considering client feedback, personal experience of HSE incidents and as a preferred supplier for AXA Insurance. ??‍??From the initial appointment with our sales engineers, the professional service of our directly employed inspectors, through to the TraQ-it & Remedial departments, and our technical &…

?Friday’s Find – Cooked Carrier⚡

?It’s Friday, & its time for another find! This week’s edition is brought to you by Guardians electrical inspector Gareth Roberts who discovered the following picture whilst recently conducting a panel risk assessment at client’s site. ?The picture below shows a fuse carrier found within a control panel that has over heated due to an…

⚙️Tech Tuesday – Thermographic Surveys?

?So, what is a thermographic survey? ?A thermographic survey uses thermal imaging cameras to detect heat patterns. This enables our inspectors to identify weaknesses—often referred to as “hotspots”—within electrical components. It also provides a more detailed level of analysis, helping to uncover potential risks that may not be visible during a standard visual inspection. ?As…

?NEW SERVICE ALERT! – EBB Testing ?

?Following Wednesdays release of the BS 7671 18th Edition, Amendment 4, Guardian Electrical are excited to announce our latest service… Equipotential Bonding Busbar Testing (EBB)! ?Previously known as Earth Reference Bars (ERB), EBB’s have long been a fundamental safety requirement within NHS medical locations. ?So, what’s changed? ?While the inspection & testing of EBB’s has…