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27 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: Immediate

Call anytime Solar Electrical Storage System Quote requested on Solar electrical storage system, to be supplied and fitted.

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05 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Jill F

Start Date: Immediate

customer in totnes areas is looking to do a couple of projects at the moment, and would like quotes for solar hot water.confirmed interest via email at 05/09/2024 08:50.please call to arrange appointm...

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09 Apr

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Rachel C

Start Date: Immediate

the boiler for our electrical heating system needs to be moved to a higher position are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic type of ...

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27 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Rebecca C

Start Date: Immediate

Full office building with multiple items. Can you let me know if you charge by the day/item or hour. Thanks very much

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18 Sep

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: David B

Start Date: Immediate

EICR test for insurance purposes

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01 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Sebastian P

Start Date: Immediate

Take out existing double light switch, rewire from two isolator switches to a new double light switch on the wall in the kitchen. Currently, we have two lights controlled via isolator switches high up...

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11 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Elizabeth C

Start Date: Immediate

We are about to take over ownership of what is currently Bijou Bits in the market square in Totnes and would like all of the kitchen equipment to be PAT tested before we exchange.

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10 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Mike H

Start Date: Immediate

problem with thermostat which controls the hot water tank immersion heater from a solar iboost. reading shows water hot when it isnt. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: d...

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31 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Scott D

Start Date: Immediate

Installation of new consumer unit and rewiring of kitchen. Converting a garage into kitchen so require plug sockets and lighting to be wired in.

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14 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Paul D

Start Date: Immediate

Removal of solar panels and re-instate as part of re roof of our bungalow. Scaffolding will be in position for this activity

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09 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Tara B

Start Date: Immediate

testing of appliances in mobile trailer bar -fridge, sockets and lights are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: other how old is the property: unknown time scale: immediate how ma...

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30 May

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Ian B

Start Date: 3+ months

customer has a solar panels project they are looking to have done, specially they want quotes for solar hot water. they are unsure of options so would like to discuss with a electrician.confirmed inte...

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22 May

Electric | Survey & Certificates

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Calvin C

Start Date: Immediate

need check on electrics in the annexe to the farmhouse to see if they need updating. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what aspect of survey are you lookin...

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27 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Peter G

Start Date: Immediate

new consumer unit with individual rcd on each circuit. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any socket...

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25 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard F

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner solar battery system supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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23 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Wendy M

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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19 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Wendy M

Start Date: Immediate

Type of house: Semi-Detached | Has space on roof: Yes | Looking for battery: Yes | Finance Help: No

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17 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Sarah Farrow J

Start Date: Immediate

type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: yes are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms does the pro...

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06 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Stephen B

Start Date: Immediate

The flat above the shop had a major leak which flooded the shop and soaked the fuse board etc - so no electricity in the shop

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13 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Totnes - TQ9

Enquiry from: Richard H

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. homeowner confirmed via sms at 22:53 homeowner lives in the totnes area. solar pv panels roof space available no...

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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 Totnes is:

£1,958

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Totnes £300-£460
Solar thermal in Totnes £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Totnes £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Totnes £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Totnes £135-£207
Electrical survey in Totnes £150-£230
Solar battery in Totnes £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Totnes £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Totnes £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Totnes £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

how long does an electrical certificate last?

If you’re about to acquire an electrical safety certificate, it’s quite normal to be a bit curious about the length of time the certificate is expected to last for. Well, this is also a bit tricky as the duration is determined by your type of property. In this post, we aim to shed more light into this topic in order to give you a detailed insight and help you make informed decisions moving forward.

 

As earlier stated, the validity of your electrical safety certificate or report is based on the type of property you own. In event whereby you happen to have tenants living in the property, the electrical safety certificate will last for 5 years or with every change of tenancy, depending on whichever comes first. However, in the event whereby you happen to live in your property, the electrical safety certificate is going to remain valid for 10 years. What’s more? For commercial properties, the electrical safety certificate is also valid for only 5 years. Meanwhile for caravans and swimming pools, the electrical safety certificate possesses a shorter lifespan of just 3 year and 1 year respectively.

 

The suggested length of validity is only the industry standard. And as such, landlords are not under any legal obligation to get their electrical safety certificate updated at the aforementioned times. According to the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985, landlords are only required to keep the electrical wiring in proper condition at all times. It does not in any form require landlords to get an electrical safety report or certificate.

 

One of the primary reasons why you need to get an electrical certificate is that you may not be allowed to show legal proof that the wiring and electrical set up in your property was in the best possible condition in the event of an electrical accident. Several insurance companies will not accept your claims if you’re unable to present the electrical safety certificate.

I’m a tenant in a rental property and think the electrical installation is faulty, what should I do?

You should report any suspected faults to your landlord as soon as you know about them. It is their responsibility to investigate, and hire an electrician to do any work if needed. Know your obligations as a tenant and keep in touch with your landlord on a regular basis.

can solar thermal be used for central heating?

If you’re thinking about getting a solar thermal system for your home, it’s normal to consider the possibility of using the system for central heating. So is this viable? In this article, you’ll learn how solar thermal panels can be incorporated for heating. Let’s have a closer look!

Heating and hot water systems, on the average, takes up a sizeable part ( up to 70 percent) of our energy bills. Now take a moment to imagine how cool it’ll be to generate your own hot water for free without having to depend on any supplier which in turn significantly reduces your energy bills. Well, this is exactly the work of central heating systems that are powered by solar. That’s super cool, right? Well, let’s have a look at how this works.

While solar panels generates electricity, solar thermal panels produces heat for hot water production. However, what’s important is the fact that they both make use of the sun’s natural energy to provide us with a free and renewable energy we can use in our homes. Here’s how it works.

Solar thermal panels directed at central heating incorporates the sun’s natural energy to heat water in a storage cylinder which is then available for use at home. These solar thermal panels are exposed to the sunlight by fitting them on the roof of the home. Generally, they’ll include tubes that contains liquid whose job is to collect the heat and then transfer it to a hot water cylinder that’s solar compatible in your home. The heat is generated for free and is also renewable. This is help you save lots of money on oil, gas and even electricity which you purchase to power the cylinder.

what is solar thermal?

Unlike the photovoltaic (PV) power which works to turn a part of the electromagnetic radiation of the sun directly to electrons and electricity, a solar thermal can simply be referred to as the absorption of the sun’s heat for human use. As a result, the solar thermal has a wider range of uses than the PV does in several ways. This is due to the fact that the sun’s heat can be absorbed and transported via a medium and the stored energy incorporated for several great purposes such as to heat water, to heat and cool a home or living space, to prepare a meal as well as to generate electricity. All these functions are useful for both residential and commercial spaces.

There are generally three different ranges of solar thermal energy that are being used which includes the low temperature ( for heating, cooling as well as ventilation), the mid temperature ( used for preparing meals, heating hot water and the likes) as well as the high temperature ( used for generating electricity). To focus more on generating electricity, there are a wide array of ways through which the sun’s heat can be directed at creating electricity via a heat exchanger which operates to super heat water or inert gas to power an electricity- generating plant or to produce electricity via a Stirling engine.

In order to increase their output or make them more efficient, evacuated glass tubes are used to encircle the tubes which in turn helps them to collect more heat energy while also protecting them from re-radiating the heat energy absorbed. The trough are normal positioned north to south as well as to keep tabs on the travels of the sun throughout the day.

what size electric boiler do i need?

What Size Of Electric Boiler Do I Need?

If you’re thinking about installing central heating in your home or property, you’ll be shocked by the plethora of options that’s currently available in the market as regards the boiler type that can be installed. Being a very good alternative to gas boilers or an oil or LPG boiler, electric boilers are here to stay. They usually feature different power outputs which tends to lead to one of the most frequently asked questions about electric heaters - what size of electric boiler do I need? Here, we’ll give you a good insight into sizes of electric boilers available to help you make the right decision.

The importance of getting the perfect size of electric boiler for your home can not be over-emphasized. If your electric boiler size is too small, it won’t be able to provide the level of heat and hot water required. And on the other hand, if it’s too big, it’ll definitely consume more electricity which would be a total waste of money.

To determine the correct size, if you have a wet central heating or water radiators in your home, you’ll need to calculate the boiler’s capacity required to operate them and allow 1.5kw per radiator. To be more accurate, it’s advisable to talk to a professional installer to avoid making a costly mistake. Every professional installer should have an idea of the appropriate size of electric boiler that’ll be needed given your special requirements and home size.

Generally, with a 12k kilowatt boiler, you should be able to operate up to 7 to 8 radiators which is good for smaller properties. For apartments and flats, getting a smaller electric boiler would be the best option.

Does a solar battery work in a power cut?

If you’re thinking of adding a solar battery to your home, you might be wondering whether or not it’s going to work in a power cut. If yes, then you’re not alone as this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to solar batteries. In this post, we aim to provide you with a detailed answer to solve this concern once and for all.

The answer to this question is, it depends. The main reason why your solar batteries will usually not work or provide your home with the much-needed back up power is as a result of the several threats it poses. You should be aware that both your solar panels and battery are connected to the main grid. When a power cut occurs, your engineers will have to operate on the grid. If the solar panels or batteries are in operation at the period there’s a high chance the engineers would be electrocuted by the electricity that’s being produced. As a result of this, solar inverters are usually designed to automatically switch off once a power cut occurs. However, it should also be noted that if your solar battery possesses backup functionality, you’ll be able to make use of your solar energy in the event of a power cut. In other words, what determines if your home battery would work in a power cut is the availability or otherwise of a backup functionality.

Furthermore, you might also wish to know if your solar panels will continue to charge the battery in a power cut. Well, this depends on the type of backup system you possess. There are some more affordable batteries that are designed to automatically release their stored energy upon the detection of a power cut. And this is mostly because the battery inverter is usually smaller than the solar inverter which allows the energy from the solar inverter to the transmitted to the battery - risking an overload. However, if otherwise, then energy can continue to be transmitted to the battery until its fully charged.

How long will a solar panel battery last once it's dark?

If you’re thinking about installing a solar system in your home or property, this is probably one of the things you’d like to know before making a purchase decision. Well, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’re going to give you a good insight into this to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

First and foremost, it must be stated that providing a short and accurate answer to this question is nearly impossible as the amount of time a solar panel will last after dark is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include the size of your solar system, the battery size as well as your power usage. As you would have imagined, batteries are charged when there is excess energy that’s being produced by your solar system but it’s not being incorporated to power your home or property. More often than not, this occurs during the sunlight’s peak periods from about 10am to 2pm.

The time it’ll take for your battery to charge is influenced by the size of your solar system in Kilowatts, the size of your battery as well as the rate in which your system is being used. Your battery can be charged in a day or two, of course unless it’s an over-sized battery for your system.

When the sun sets and your solar panels can no longer directly run your appliances via electricity generation, the battery then kicks in. You will use about 1 to 2 kW’s of power if you’re watching TV, using the oven as well as lights internet etc. in other words, even a small solar panel battery will last all night. However, the same doesn’t apply if you’re having a party with running floodlights, three fridges and air conditioner as the battery will drain a lot faster.

How much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.

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