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How to Make Live Electrical Wires Safe

Electricity is a vital part of our day to day lives, not least in lighting and powering appliances around the house. However, your electrical wires can become dangerous over time if you don’t take necessary safety precautions. Live wires transmit electrical current which, when exposed, can even cause electric shocks or fires. Here are some […]

How to Carry Out PAT Testing

Electrical appliances and equipment in any professional setting, and some home settings, are subjected to a test known as Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to confirm whether they are appropriate, an efficient way of ensuring that electrical equipment is safe. The PAT tester should understand basic electrical modes, mechanical damage to the equipment and the kind […]

How to get a Part P Certificate

For those who are new to the topic, the Part P certificate refers to a section of building regulations pertaining to matters of electrical safety. It is geared towards ensuring safety when it comes to domestic electric safety. In that sense, electricians should strive to attain the Part P certificate to evidence their skill and […]

How to Fit a Shaver Socket

The increasing popularity of bathroom products such as electric toothbrushes and the rise in male grooming products means that the bathroom socket is as vital as ever. If you need to fit a shaver socket in your bathroom, the process is manageable, but needs to be done right so that it is safe, functional and […]

Anglesey branch is coming later in 2016!

T.N. Robinson LTD are delighted to announce that we are in the process of expanding our network of branches through a new location to be opened soon on the beautiful island of Anglesey. Connected to the North Wales mainland by two large bridges, it’s an area currently experiencing resurgence across many industries and we saw […]

T.N.Robinson to expand further into North Wales

Here at T.N.Robinson, we are always looking to expand and improve the reach of our electrical wholesale services. We passionately believe every electrician deserves to have a local resource with quality items and trusted advice. With this in mind, we are close to announcing a new location in North Wales that will expand our service […]

The World’s Craziest Electricians

It’s fairly safe to say that the majority of us don’t work with the daily risk of electrocution should we fail to perform in our jobs. But being an electrician, working in one of the most dangerous professions in the world, means that even the smallest lapse in concentration can be disastrous. If working with […]

Independent Electrical Wholesaler TN Robinson Appoints Midshire – and Saves Money

Midshire has been appointed by one of the North West’s largest independent electrical wholesalers to supply print and document management hardware and support, in a move that will save money and upgrade efficiency.TN Robinson, a 90-year-old family-run business with eight branches from Warrington in the North through to Crewe in the South appointed Midshire after […]