PREPARED FOR A POWER CUT?

Unless you're old enough to remember the power cuts of the 70s, the majority of homeowners just haven't experienced them and aren't prepared for what Ofgem has recently warned will become a daily occurrence in the UK this winter.

A couple of candles and a torch is a low tech option, a better one is the BlackCurrent, a new emergency storage unit specially designed to keep your home running when the power is down. 

We're so used to just plugging in and charging up that most people just don't realise that a power cut actually means no wifi, land-line, TV or games console, microwave ....... even simple things such as lights and central heating need electricity to run. 

Just like a battery for the home, BlackCurrent draws electricity from the grid and stores it ready to use when the power is out.   There are no switches to flick or anything to turn on because the BlackCurrent automatically detects a break in the supply and then it just takes over for a minimum of 2 hours.  It can run your television, wifi, lights and central heating it'll also make sure the food in your freezer and fridge keeps to temperature  -- all those things to keep you warm and comfortable. What it wont run are the energy guzzlers such as electric stoves or kettles.

The BlackCurrent can be fitted easily by a qualified electrician and stored somewhere out of the way such as a cupboard under the stairs, in a utility room or anywhere out of the way.  There is also a free standing unit which is ideal for specialist use such as protecting a tropical fish tank, specialised medical equipment etc. 

The basic BlackCurrent retails at £1200 ex shipping costs and it's produced in the UK using the best components available.   The batteries in the unit will need to be replaced every five or so years but otherwise it's maintenance free.

Contact UKPowerTech, UKPowertech Ltd, Countess Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancs OL6 6UE Tel: +44-(0)161-343-7606 or go on-line atwww.blackcurrent.co.uk

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For further information and images please contact:

Roz Hubley

hubleypr@dircon.co.uk

telephone: 02087677352/07817792528