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Why does Sparks recommend you have a Surge Protection Device fitted

Why does Sparks recommend you have a Surge Protection Device fitted

By on Sep 13, 2021 in Surge Protection Device | 0 comments

THE MOST common time for property owners to fit a Surge Protection Device (SPD) is after their home as been hit by a power surge. A power surge is a sudden and unwanted destructive spike that results in household electrical appliances being destroyed. Power surges come in two forms; the first from switching on the electricity supply network by high powered electric...

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How the New Electricity Rates Will Effect You

How the New Electricity Rates Will Effect You

By on May 17, 2021 in Electricity Bill | 0 comments

AS FROM 1st June 2021 a new regulation will come into force that will modify the current electricity tariffs for all consumers contracted up to 15 kW. Iberdrola will be adapting their smart meters to have 3 different rates on weekdays. Monday to Friday will be divided into 3 time bands, PEAK, OFF-PEAK and FLAT. Weekends and Bank Holidays will be OFF-PEAK. This will...

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How do I know my electrics are safe?

By on Apr 18, 2021 in Survey, Test & Inspection | 0 comments

ELECTRICAL SAFETY is essential to ensure safe operating standards for any property or appliance that uses electricity. Sparks offer several options for electrical safety checks and wiring surveys on Spanish properties. Our surveys range from a basic safety check to a full Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). An electromagnetic field (EMF) assessment is...

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3 key reasons why your electricity bill is high?

3 key reasons why your electricity bill is high?

By on Nov 15, 2020 in PVPC, Save Money | 0 comments

WE CONSTANTLY hear people complaining that electricity is expensive in Spain. Social media is full of posts about the high cost of electric and requests for advice about the cheapest provider. Well here is everything you need to know about how to reduce your bill and get the best possible deal on the market. Understanding your electricity bill and knowing the...

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Iberdrola’s zero tolerance policy for non payment of bills now deemed illegal by Spain’s central government

Iberdrola’s zero tolerance policy for non payment of bills now deemed illegal by Spain’s central government

By on Apr 26, 2017 in Iberdrola | 0 comments

A NEW law that effects Iberdola’s non payment policy has been brought in following pressure by left-wing opposition members and social organisations sparked by the death of an elderly lady last year, reports thinkSPAIN. The elderly lady’s house caught fire after a candle she used for light, – her electricity having been cut off because she could not pay...

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