Tag: electrical
All the articles with the tag "electrical".
Upgrading Communal Lights to LED: 2D Fittings, Emergency Lighting and What to Check
Old 2D fluorescent lights in communal hallways and stairwells? How they can be upgraded to LED, why emergency light fittings need extra care, and what a proper upgrade involves for blocks and managing agents.
Outdoor Lights: IP Ratings, Tripping and Getting Them Fitted Properly
Outside lights that trip the electrics, fill with water or stop working? IP ratings, RCD protection, dusk-to-dawn sensors and what a proper external light installation involves.
Electric and Dual-Fuel Towel Rails: What's Involved in Fitting One
Thinking about an electric or dual-fuel heated towel rail? How they work, bathroom electrical safety rules, timers and thermostats, and what installation involves. From Positive Contractors, Chigwell.
Case Study: Consumer Unit Upgrade After an EICR in Soho, London
How we replaced an old fuse board with a modern RCBO consumer unit after an EICR, with surge protection, a metal enclosure and every circuit individually protected. Photos from the job.
Home EV Charger Installation: What to Check Before You Book
Getting a home EV charger fitted in London or Essex? What the survey checks, smart charger rules, where to put it, and how long installation takes.
How to Choose an Electrician in Essex and London: 7 Checks Before You Book
Seven checks before you hire an electrician in Essex or London, from scheme registration and certificates to insurance and written quotes. A local NICEIC contractor explains.
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring (and What a Rewire Involves)
Old cable, no RCDs, scorch marks or flickering lights? The warning signs your house needs rewiring, how an EICR confirms it, and what to expect from a full rewire.
Why Does My Electric Keep Tripping? Causes and What to Do
Fuse board keeps tripping? How to find the cause safely, when it's a faulty appliance, and when you need an electrician. Advice from NICEIC electricians in Chigwell, Essex.