RK secures Mulberry Homes contract

RK Electrical Mechanical Services has been awarded a contract to carry out the electrical installation on 75 new homes at Mulberry Homes' Steeple View Chase development in Irchester.

We are delighted to further develop our working relationship with this forward-thinking home builder.

Anyone interested in finding out more about any of our services can contact Richard, Head of Sales and New Business on 01536 601900 or email: richard@rkelec.co.uk  

Electrical Safety First - Summer Safety

Long summer days mean sunbathing, sizzling barbecues and pottering in the garden. Although electricity makes gardening much easier, wet conditions and contact with the ground means that the risk of injury or death from electric shock is much greater than the risk from using electrical equipment indoors.

Electricity and water don’t mix, so whether it’s pouring from the heavens or there’s still dew on the ground, don’t use electrical equipment outdoors until it is dry.

By following our simple safety rules every time you work in the garden, you can easily avoid a serious accident.

Over the coming months we will share a series of tips and information to ensure that the only thing sizzling this summer will be the sausages! 

Cut the grass, not the cable

When using a lawnmower or hedge trimmer it is important to keep the cables, connections and plugs free from damage.

To stay safe while using electrical equipment in the garden follow these suggestions: 

• Buy a good-quality lawn mower/ hedge trimmer from a well known manufacturer.
• Follow manufacturers' instructions closely.
• When using hedge trimmers wear gloves and goggles
• Check that the socket-outlet has RCD protection.
• Do not cut grass in wet conditions.
• Test the RCD using its test button unless you are certain that the RCD has been tested within the last 3 months.
• Wear shoes that protect your feet (not sandals).
• Keep children well away from the appliance.
• Unplug the lawn mower and wait until the blades have stopped turning before doing anything like cleaning grass blockages. Similarly unplug the hedge trimmer before removing jammed hedge trimmings.
• Take care if you are digging in the garden - electric, gas and water services may be buried below.

The team at RK are busy working behind the scenes to support members of the community. We are delighted to help sponsor Rothwell Town Cricket Club and look forward to a long summer of cricket.

Meanwhile the RK fleet of vehicles is growing. Special thanks go to Eady Signs and Finch Signs for their professional service and branding on our new Peugeot boxer.

Our team of experts are here to discuss all your personal requirements no matter how small.

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