Get Ready for Digital Switchover

The Anglia and Central regions are preparing to swicth to digital TV starting from 30th March 2011 and finishing on 23rd November 2011 dependant on which transmitter you are receiving your signal from.

Stage One of the process sees the signal for analogue BBC 2 being swicthed off. At the same time BBC digital channels will be available to all areas for the first time.

Stage Two happens two weeks after stage one, when the remaining analogue channels will be swicthed off. All remaining digital channels will be available to all areas. HD TV channels will become available.

At each stage of the process you will need to re-tune your equipment to ensure you receive all available channels.

Schedule for switchover in the Anglia Region:

Sandy Heath transmitter - Cambridge, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire

Stage One: 30th March 2011
Stage Two: 13th April 2011

Sudbury - Parts of Suffolk and Essex

Stage One: 6th July 2011
Stage Two: 20th July 2011

Tacolneston - Norfolk and north Suffolk

Stage One: 9th November 2011
Stage Two: 23rd November 2011

Schedule for switchover in the Central Region:

Nottingham - The Nottingham area

Stage One: 30th March 2011
Stage Two: 13th April 2011

Lark Stoke - The Stratford-upon-Avon area

Stage One: 6th April 2011
Stage Two: 20th April 2011

Bromsgrove - The Bromsgrove area

Stage One: 6th April 2011
Stage Two: 20th April 2011

Ridge Hill - Herefordshire, south Shropshire, parts of Gloucester

Stage One: 6th April 2011
Stage Two: 20th April 2011

The Wrekin - North Shropshire and South Cheshire

Stage One: 6th April 2011
Stage Two: 20th April 2011

Waltham - Much of the East Midlands

Stage One: 17th August 2011
Stage Two: 31st August 2011

Sutton Coldfield - Much of the West Midlands

Stage One: 7th September 2011
Stage Two: 21st September 2011

Fenton - Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme

Stage One: 7th September 2011
Stage Two: 21st September 2011

Oxford - Oxfordshire, parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Stage One: 14th September 2011
Stage Two: 28th September 2011

Once Stage Two is complete you will no longer be able to receive analogue TV and will need to either upgrade your TV to one including a Freeview or Freesat Tuner, subscribe to SKY, Virgin Media or other subscription services, or purchase a stand alone Freeview or Freesat box which you can plug into your aerial. Analogue radio will not be affected, but you will be able to receive digital radio through your Freeview Box.

If you do not have a wide band aerial you will need to upgrade. to find a qualified engineer please visit Digital TV's list of registered aerial installers by clicking here

How electricshop.com can help

All TV's available on our website are ready for the switchover and contain either Freeview, Freeview HD or Freesat TV Tuners. Tv's start from just £139.99. We also stock a range of stand alone Freeview, Freeview HD and Freesat Tuner boxes.

One of our best selling Freeview HD boxes also features a 1TB or 500GB Hard Drive so you can record your favourite programs. Also featuring twin tuners, so you can watch one channel and record another at the same time.

Our TV of the moment:

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Get ready for Spring!

pring is on its way and it’s time to have a good old clean around the house. At electricshop.com we have a range of vacuum cleaners to suit every budget.

What to choose?

Cylinder Models are probably the preferred choice for those households that have a mix of carpets and hard flooring. Cylinder types are more compact and are easier to use on upholstery, on stairs or around furniture. At prices starting at around £55 they are very affordable too. For a good all round sturdy reliable model choose the Numatic Henry, available in a choice of four colours at £104.99.

A great choice for pet owners is this model, the BGS6225GB is powerful and has a Which? Best Buy

Upright cleaners are probably the best choice if you have large carpeted areas simply because they are designed to make this an easier task! Starting at £54.95 they are equally as affordable as cylinder type cleaners. One of the best for reliability and performance is the Sebo X1.1 this is a German made cleaner and has particularly good filtration. For a lower budget choose this Panasonic at £74.96 http://tinyurl.com/6hp8v9k.

For a powerful vac that combines a wet cleaner as well as a conventional vaccum then take a look at this Numatic 3-in-1 George. This will dry vacuum, wet pick up and also deep clean your carpets!

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Controlling Dust!

Controlling dust, dust mites, and other allergens in your home

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Pay less for clean clothes

Did you know that all Energy Saving Trust Recommended washing machines have to meet strict criteria to qualify? Energy Saving Trust Recommended washing machines need to be AAA rated:

• A for energy efficiency
  
• A for spin efficiency
  
• A for wash performance
  

Energy Savings Trust also set a maximum level for the amount of power Washing Machines are allowed to draw while in 'standby'.

How the savings add up

If everyone in the UK replaced their old washing machine with an Energy Saving Trust Recommended model over £11 million a year could be saved from our energy bills!

Look for the logo

Always look for the Energy Saving Trust Recommended logo when you purchase your washing machine or dryer. It's your guarantee that these products are the most energy efficient in their category, will cost less to run and help prevent climate change.

More energy saving ideas

You can also save energy by washing at lower temperatures - washing clothes at 30oC instead of a higher temperature can use around 40% less electricity. Modern washing powders and detergents work just as effectively at lower temperatures so unless you have very dirty washing, bear this in mind.

Another easy energy saver is to always wash a full load. A half load setting usually uses more than half the energy of a full load setting, so by doing two half loads you'll use more energy than doing one full one.

Always remember to switch appliances off standby when you have finished using them. Incredibly, £1 billion worth of energy is wasted in the UK every year by people leaving appliances on standby.

Top Tips for the perfect wash results:

Sort your clothes by colour, wash temperature and fabric type. Always follow the care instructions on the label. Separate lightly soiled clothing from heavily soiled garments. Also, separate fabrics that may shed lint and delicates such as lingerie or tights from the rest of your wash.

Check for money, tissues, pens, lipstick and other loose items which may have been left in pockets and remove them.

Set your washer to the appropriate water level for the size of the load. To conserve energy, wash full loads. However, be careful not to overload your washing machine. Leaving space for your clothing and detergent to move freely in the machine ensures that stains and soil will be removed from your garments.

If you are washing your clothing in cold water, use the appropriate type of detergent. Some detergents do not work as well in cold water as they do in warm.

Remove clothes from the washing machine and dry them as soon as the wash cycle has completed. Read the label on each garment carefully and follow recommended drying procedure.

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