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Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells. These cells capture sunlight and transform it into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then converted to alternating current (AC) by an inverter for use in homes and businesses. When installed on rooftops, solar panels are usually positioned to maximise exposure to sunlight, […]
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Fire safety in small shops is crucial to protect both customers and property. To ensure safety, shop owners must adhere to local fire regulations, which typically include installing appropriate fire detection systems and ensuring the availability of fire extinguishers suitable for the types of fires that might occur, such as electrical or paper fires. Shops […]
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Whether driven by the rise in online shopping or simply by the cost-savings available from modern centralised distribution models, warehouses are springing up in key transport hubs and they are getting bigger and bigger. Several have already fallen victim to high profile fires, which have destroyed large quantities of stock and had an impact on […]
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When it comes to fire protection, we consider a harsh environment to be any application where extremes in environmental factors or circumstances unique to the protected area pose challenges to the effective detection of fire. In industrial applications in particular, conditions can vary widely, so understanding the characteristics of the environment and the limitations of […]
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Agricultural facilities can vary in size and whether the facility caters for livestock or crops, they usually have a variety of different buildings. These can include packing sheds, milking parlours, barns and farmhouses. These buildings can contain valuable livestock, seed and grain, harvested produce and farm equipment. Therefore, every measure possible should be taken to […]
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