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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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BOXT are the UK’s no.1 ranked gas installation company as voted for by our TrustPilot customers Buy a new Worcester Bos...
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Bedwell Electrical

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We have fully trained Electricians and Plumbers who can sort all electrical, plumbing or heating problems you might have. ...
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Providing Electrical work in domestic and commercial properties such as alterations, additions, new installations and testing

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11 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Sarah S

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a electrician.mrs lives in the bude area and would like a call to discuss options.see below ...

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14 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: MIKE D

Start Date: Immediate

Hi I have a vaulted kitchen ceiling. Currently, there is a small extractor fan venting out through the ceiling above the hob. This is too small, and I plan to replace it with a more powerful chimney-...

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17 Mar

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Elizabeth C

Start Date: Less than one month

a 10kw capacity solar battery to go with existing solar panels already installed. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4...

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13 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

i need a outside socket and a outside light and a internal wired into a porch we have built. the ceiling in the house is down to take spurs off the original rings. needs first fixing to allow us to bo...

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08 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Netty W

Start Date: Less than one month

we need our business equipment testing please are you the property owner: other property type: other how old is the property: unknown time scale: less than one month how many bedrooms: 1-2 please cal...

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02 Dec

Solar Panel and Battery

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Alison S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: flat do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 type of the roof you are lookin...

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08 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Richard A

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customer in bude area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.mr are considering various options and would like to discuss with a renewable energy directly.please call t...

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07 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Katherine L

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Enquirer: Property Owner General information: 2 bed holiday chalet

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12 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Debbie R

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are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require plumbing work: yes interested in plumbing quote: yes do you require electrical work: yes interested in electrical quote: yes would you...

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01 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Patsy G

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looking for 4 x radiator to be wired in. there already on the wall. stud walls with no noggins cables can run freely inside the walls. loft is boarded out. fuse box has space for new fuses. waiting a ...

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18 Nov

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Gregg S

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new electric combi boiler are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic what boiler type are you looking for: electric what level of servi...

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19 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Tess K

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Call anytime. Roof faces: South Type of building: Detached Number of bedrooms: 5 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became intereste...

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07 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Michelle H

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 5+ property age: post-2000 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive:...

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09 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Faryal M

Start Date: Immediate

No electricity in the cottage, we have an old fuse board. Please note is a holiday let.

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09 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Susan G

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 3

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12 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Richard S

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Electrical safety test. No pat testing required. Number of bedrooms: 3

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11 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Martyn S

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Emergency light in kitchen is stuck on and bulbs and extractor fan in

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29 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Samantha C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

Enquirer: Property Buyer Number of bedrooms: 3 Time scale: 1-3 months Please call to appoint

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20 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: Shelly B

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Enquirer: Tenant General information: Storage heater plug gets hot and smells fishy Project type: Emergency

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15 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Bude - EX23

Enquiry from: M

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Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Require socket / fuse fitting to existing cooker wiring in order to

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How much do Electrician services cost?

How much do Electricians charge? Prices for Electricians in 2024 can be very different depending on the kind of job that you need to have actually performed in your home.

Do you have an electrical project that needs to be undertaken in your home or property? If yes, then hiring the services of an electrician is the next reasonable course of action. However, before you proceed, you’d probably wish to know exactly how much electricians charge so as to help you make a budget and start to plan. In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into the cost of hiring an electrician to help you make informed decisions moving forward. Let’s take a look!

The price charged by electricians for a project is determined by number of factors. These factors include the electricians themselves, the location of your property as well as the electrical work in question. For instance, electrical jobs in older or period properties will be a lot more expensive than the ones in modern houses which features electrical wiring and fittings and comply with modern regulations (even more so if the wiring needs to be made up to standard). Furthermore, if you happen to reside on London and the South East, you can expect to incur more costs than the rest of the UK. The biggest cost driver, however, is the type of electrical job that involved.

In general, for an electrical inspection, you can expect to incur within the range of £120 to about £200, repair of an electric shower should cost about £80 to £140, installation of an electric hob would cost between £90 to £250, while replacing a ceiling light can cost within the range of £85 to £130. With these wide variety in prices, if you need an accurate estimate, it’s advisable to get in touch with a local electrician who’ll be able to pay a visit to your home or property and provide you with a reasonable quote for your unique electrical project.

The table shows the types of job that Electricians generally do and also the typical price series of these jobs. Some tasks take longer to finish than others so costs do vary by project.

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The average price
of an Electrician in Bude is:

£2,078

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Bude £300-£460
Solar thermal in Bude £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Bude £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Bude £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Bude £135-£207
Electrical survey in Bude £150-£230
Solar battery in Bude £2,540-£4,695
Garden lighting in Bude £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Bude £4,200-£7,550
Electric vehicle charger in Bude £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

can you replace storage heaters with electric radiators?

Can You Replace Storage Heaters With Electric Radiators?

The short answer to this question is yes. If your outdated storage heater is not heating your home the way it should, you’ll find a better replacement in electric radiators.

Being more modern and efficient, electric radiators offer a wide range of benefits which storage heaters can only dream of. Let’s have a look.

• Unlike storage heaters, electric radiators do not need to be charged up the night before which makes it totally controllable as you do not have to guess what your heating needs will turn out to be the next day.

• The above benefit leads to an even better one as the controllability quality of electric radiators makes them a lot more efficient than storage heaters. Electric radiators usually comes with programmable timers and thermostats which allows you to set various heating schedules for each of your rooms, meaning you’re only heating when and where its needed.

• Unlike some storage heaters, electric radiators do not cause wall blackening and also happen to more elegant and stylish.

• Electric radiators are not tough on allergies like storage heaters as they do not depend mainly on convection to heat

• Electric radiators also have an easy installation process with all you need to do to switch from storage heater to one being the removal of the former and inserting the radiators into the sockets.

However, if you want to make a switch to electric radiators, there’s the need to change to a standard electricity tariff from your economy tariff. And while the standard electricity tariff rates may be more expensive than the night time rate provided by Economy 7, the standard tariff rates are a bit cheaper than the daytime Economy rate. You’ll also get to use much less of electricity while also saving money on your heating bills and more.

is solar thermal cost effective?

If you’re looking to install a solar thermal system in your home, this is usually one of the first concerns several homeowners have. Being fully aware that solar water heating systems are usually more expensive than their counterparts - the conventional water heating systems, the question arises whether or not you’ll be able to save some money from your solar water heating system in the long run. In this article, we aim provide an answer to this important question. Let’s take a closer look!

When it comes to solar thermal systems, the money you’ll be able to save in the long run depends on a wide range of factors. These factor includes:

✓ Your system’s performance.

✓ Your geographical location and solar resource

✓ Your household’s hot water demand

✓ Financing and incentive options that are available.

✓ The cost of fuel that’s being used for your alternative or backup water heating system, if you own one.

✓ The cost of conventional fuels such as oil, electricity or natural gas.

There are several benefits, however, that comes with the installation of a solar water heating system. Since the sun is absolutely free, future fuel shortages and price hikes will have little impact on you. Also, on the average if you decide to fit a solar thermal system your water heating bills is expected to drop about 50 percent to 80 percent. What’s more? The economics are even a lot more attractive when you’re just about to build a new home or refinancing. When you include the price of a solar water system in a 30 year mortgage, it’ll normally amount to very low price per month. Therefore, on a monthly basis you’ll be saving more and paying less.

How do I know if my fuse box is faulty?

If your fuse box keeps tripping or blowing fuses, it may need replacing. Other signs that your fuse box is not working properly include humming, sparking and lack of power. Contact an electrician and ask for a safety report, this will diagnose the problem and lead to a quick fix.

How long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last?

Tesla’s top-of-the-range battery storage system is still one of the most expensive on the market. It has a huge 13.5kWh usable capacity and can even keep you up and running during a power cut. But how long does a Tesla Powerwall battery last? And does this mean it’s worth investing in one?

The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 comes with a 10-year warranty. But Tesla says that it should last way beyond this – at least 5 years longer. The standard warranty says that it should work at 70% capacity for the full 10 years – so if it loses more than 30% of its storage capacity within that time, it should still be covered.

While the Tesla Powerwall does last a long time, it has a large capacity that most average households won’t require, and it’s a costly option. After installation, the Powerwall 2.0 will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000, so ideally you want it to last past its 10-year warranty.

Before you splash out, consider the size of the solar panel system you want to install or you already have. Will it generate enough electricity to make it worth storing in the Powerwall? If not, are you expecting to upgrade your solar panels to a larger system in the future? If you are, then it might be worth investing in a Powerwall. It might also be better to wait until you come to upgrade your solar panels – the solar battery price trend is going the same way as solar panels, so they will probably continue to decrease in price as more people adopt the technology.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
what size solar battery do I need?

So, you’ve finally decided to go for solar? If yes, then you’d also probably find yourself trying to figure out exactly what solar battery size is needed to power your home or property. This is one of the most common questions when it comes to the solar system world and understandably so. In this article, we aim to give you an idea of the solar size you’d need to power your home or property before making a purchase decision. Let’s take a look!

The first thing to do if you find yourself asking this question is to identify the reason why you want to purchase the solar battery in the first place. For some individuals, they simply want to save some excess energy being fed back into the grid, while others just want protection from possible blackouts. There are also some environment-conscious home or property owners who makes this decision in order to create a carbon-neutral home. Another crucial factor to consider is your budget. A full solar storage system can be quite costly, although this is cheaper than a decade ago. Generally, the size of solar battery you’ll require depends on the following:

  • How much energy you’re able to generate: The size of your solar array as well as its efficiency will influence the amount of power it’ll be able to supply to your home.
  • Your daily energy usage needs: Daily energy usage can vary greatly between households depending on a number of factors. These factors include the number of occupants, geographical location, type of building, general household energy usage and more. Some may find that their solar system cover for most of their energy usage, while others find themselves still relying heavily on the grid.
is solar thermal worth it in the uk?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar thermal system in your house, it’s always important to put into consideration numerous factors before you proceed. While some solar thermal systems are suitable for use at home, there are also some that are suitable for businesses or organizations which normally requires a big amount of hot water like hotels, restaurants, schools, hospitals and many more. You’ll also find some types available in the market that are suitable for communities to satisfy communal hot water demands.

It should, however, be noted that solar thermal systems do not have the capacity to produce all the hot water demand of a house. In the UK, an average household will need an annual water heating of between 3000kWh to 5000kWh. Whereas, a solar thermal system is only able to meet about 40 percent to 60 percent of this demand.

With that in mind, it’s also worth noting that during the summer months when the solar radiation is at its peak and hot water demand is relatively lower when compared to other seasons, a solar thermal system may be able to provide all of your household’s hot water needs. This implies that during this period you may not find the need to operate your boiler at all. However, during winter or colder months, when you have a higher hot water demands in contrary to a lower solar radiation, a solar thermal system will only be able to take care of about 20 percent of your household’s hot water needs. And that ultimately implies that during this period, you’ll need to rely more on a alternative or backup source of heat like gas, coal, electricity, oil or LPG.

Why would I need a new fuse box?

There are a few reasons you may need a new fuse box. This would include: The box being old or out-of-date, Insufficient or no RCD protection, Holes or gaps in the casing, Not compliant with legal specifications. An electrical survey will ascertain if one is needed.

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