Yes, fixed wire testing is mandatory. On 1 January 2019 a new standard of wiring regulations was introduced. This is the 18th edition and is known as BS7671 IET. These regulations are what your electronics are measured against during fixed wire testing. At a minimum, fixed wire testing should be conducted every 5 years. This […]
SCADA systems are used to better oversee and coordinate complex on-site mechanical and human operations to ultimately cut the total cost of production, enhance safety protocols, provide a better product, and maximize profit. But how can the information they provide lead to all of that? What Do SCADA Systems Do? Put simply, SCADA or Supervisory […]
The internet is taking over every aspect of our lives and more and more businesses are finding that they’re becoming obsolete due to it. In a world where nothing is safe from online shopping, it has never been more urgent to make your business as desirable as possible. Car dealerships are no exception to this […]
First thing’s first. What do we mean when we talk about a SCADA? Break the acronym down and what you get from SCADA is ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.’ Any the wiser? OK, a SCADA is a centralized system that lets you keep an eye on – and control – devices at remote locations. In […]
Electricity’s a magical thing. Powerful, wonderful, moderately mysterious. Treat it badly, it’ll kill you stone dead or burn your eyebrows off. Treat it well, and it’ll power all the things you want in the 21st century. Well, true love, world peace, happily ever after, fine – no analogy is perfect. But certainly, electricity powers most […]
Looking after our environment has come to a critical point, and to tackle climate change, we have a responsibility to look after our shared environment as best we can. And one thing we can easily consider moving to, is using low emission vehicles. If you are thinking about getting yourself a new electrical vehicle or hybrid […]
If you’re working in a facilities department for a large office or building, you may well have been asked to look into a BMS, or Building Management System. So, for the uninitiated, we’re going to look at what exactly is BMS and what can it do. Our aim is that, by the end of the […]
There are currently 11,000 charging stations in the UK, made up of over 30,000 individual charging points. Numbers are growing dramatically year on year. In 2018 the UK Government announced its Road to Zero scheme, through which they set aside 15 million pounds to develop the Electric Vehicle (EV) Industry. The Government aims to have […]
Fixed wire testing is the process in which a professional assesses a company’s electrical setup. It is taken place to ensure that the building is being powered safely and that none of your employees is in danger while they’re working inside the building. Fixing wire testing also ensures that the building is complying with the […]
AMS Solutions’ youngest apprentice has been using his furlough to help the Bolton community in a time of need. Electrical Apprentice Harry Turnbull-Hall has been working as part of the team with Urban Outreach Bolton and Bolton at Home helping to get essential food parcels to those worst affected by the Coronavirus outbreak. Bolton at […]