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06/04/2026

Lutron Vive vs Athena vs MyRoom XC: What’s the difference?

As the commercial smart lighting market continues to grow – propelled by the meteoric rise of AI automation and internet of things (IoT) – let’s take a look at the commercial lighting control systems that could be illuminating your business premises in 2026.

We previously covered lighting pioneer Lutron’s lighting control systems for homeowners here on the J C Electrical UK blog; but their domestic smart lighting systems pale in comparison to the things business owners and commercial building managers can achieve with their commercial lighting control offerings.
Let’s take a deep dive into Lutron’s commercial smart lighting systems; what they can do, what makes them different, and which one could be the right solution for your premises.

06/06/2024

Should your business upgrade to USB wall sockets? In this article, we provide a guide to upgrading to USB wall sockets which offer convenient power and charging for our electronic devices; but should your business invest in installing them?

11/02/2024

My electricity supplier has gone bust - now what?

It’s been a rough few years for electricity and gas customers, eh?

Since 2018, dozens of energy firms in the UK have gone under; and while the market appears to be stabilizing and prices look set to fall here in 2024, the past few years have certainly taught us that anything could happen next.

Worried about what will happen if your supplier goes bust? Here’s a quick guide to assuage your fears…

My energy supplier has gone bust now what? In this article, we provide a guide to assuage your fears, but first relax... you won’t lose electricity or gas

11/12/2023

This article is your essential winter electrical checklist, for keeping your home safe over the festive period

15/08/2023

How to switch electricity suppliers?
With the cost of living crisis still ringing in our ears, many of us are wondering whether it might be a good idea to switch our electricity suppliers.
But if you’ve never switched before, you’ve probably got a lot of questions about the process.
Is it simple?
Can you switch at any time?
Will you lose your electricity supply during the switch?
We’ve covered everything you need to know about switching providers below…
We’ve put together this quick guide on how to stay safe when using electricity abroad.

15/07/2023

Electrical safety in the sun
How to use electricity while abroad
The sun is finally here again; and for many of us, that means packing our suitcases for our summer holidays.
In this increasingly interconnected world, many holidaymakers will also be bringing along the gadgets and electronics that we just can’t seem to live without.
But watch out; different countries and their mains electricity systems can throw up some unwanted surprises and hidden dangers for UK-rated appliances
We’ve put together this quick guide on how to stay safe when using electricity abroad.

The summer is finally here, and that may mean packing your suitcase for your summer holidays. Read our quick guide on Electrical safety in the sun

05/07/2023

How to child-proof your home’s electrics?
As the old cliché goes, parenting doesn’t come with a manual.
There are so many things to manage and keep track of; not least of all shielding your little ones from potential injury and serious harm.
Even before they start to crawl, small children can get themselves into all sorts of unexpected mischief. It’s essential to ensure your home is fully baby-proof and toddler-proof before you bring them home; especially when it comes to your home’s electricity.
Here’s our quick and handy guide on how to child-proof your home’s electrics.

There are so many things to manage and keep track of; Here’s our quick and handy guide on how to child-proof your home’s electrics.

25/04/2023

Can a heat pump save you money on your energy bills?

Heat pumps are all the rage these days.

They’re touted as one of the technologies that will help the UK tackle the climate crisis; promising incredible efficiency and potentially offering to lower your heating bills.

But could a heat pump really save you money on your heating costs? this article provides some answers

Promising incredible efficiency and potentially offering to lower your heating bills. But could a heat pumps really save you money on your heating costs? Let’s find out

06/03/2023

5 more energy-saving tips to reduce your home energy bill. A few weeks back on our J C Electrical UK blog, we shared 8 tips to help you save money on your energy bills https://www.jcelectricalukltd.co.uk/save-money-on-your-home-energy-bills/.

Of course, sadly, the cost of living crisis continues to bite; so we thought we’d offer up a few more.

Here are five more energy-saving tips to help minimise your household’s energy costs.

The cost of living crisis continues to bite; so we thought we’d offer up a few more. Here’s five more energy-saving tips to help minimise your household’s energy costs.

01/09/2022

Achieve great quality office lighting with these 6 tips.
When it comes to illuminating your office space, don’t underestimate the importance of good lighting.

Bad lighting isn’t just ugly to look at; but it can also have some pretty negative health effects too.

Over-illumination can cause eye strain, headaches, fatigue and can even raise your blood pressure.

Meanwhile, under-illumination or screen glare can drive employees to develop poor posture in an attempt to see better; resulting in discomfort and serious neck and back pain.

All of those symptoms aren’t just bad for your team’s health; they also mean lower levels of morale, creativity and productivity for your business.

The good news is, there’s plenty of ways to improve the quality of your office lighting; and some of them won’t cost you a penny.

In fact, many of the tips below can actually help your business save money via more energy-efficient use of lighting…

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Avoid the productivity pitfalls of bad office lighting. Here’s six simple tips for creating a more comfortable and attractive office lighting environment for your team.