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15 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Christchurch - BH23

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Drilled through electrical cable , tripped breaker

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14 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Christchurch - BH23

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have purchased a replacement dimplex electric fire so i need to get old one disconnected and new one fitted are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any re...

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31 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

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Testing requires for x3 TVs, microwave , hoover, coffee machine

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22 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Vikkie A

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I believe our 5 year fixed wiring is due this year. We have been having some issues with fuses being blown and I also need some help changing light bulbs. We have a load of LED lights that I have been...

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09 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Peter B

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four ceiling lights in bedroom on a dimmer switch will intermittently flash on off also 2 bathroom fans non operational are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you...

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30 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Kathy C

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Led lights and extensions, about 30 items

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03 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Elizabeth P

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type of house: detached | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: yes | finance help: no are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 5+ type of th...

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Craig S

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customer living in christchurch area made an enquiry for solar electricity quotes via one of our websites. customer confirmed interest roof space available no shading please call to arrange an appoin...

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20 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Derek M

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are you the property owner: owner of the property how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 other forms: none please call to appoint

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19 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Ian B

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Landlords pat testing around 12 appliances

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29 Mar

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Christchurch - BH23

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need cooker connected moved home

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28 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Ian P

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10 Feb

Solar Panel and Battery

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Malcolm T

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customer made enquiry for solar electricity online. customer confirmed via phone they live in the christchurch area. solar panels roof space available no shading to roof please contact to discuss the...

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28 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Angela C

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eicr report. 1 bed ground floor flat. electric oven are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace how many bedrooms: 1-2 how old is the property: 1970-2000 time scale: imme...

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10 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Joanna T

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having difficulty in sourcing a new built in electric oven to fit dimensions of h59.4 x d59.8 x d49 cm. the problem is with the depth. i have a gas hob and the pipe to it goes down the back of the s...

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22 Jan

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Christchurch - BH23

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replace burnt out immersion heater

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20 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Alan G

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are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how many bedrooms do you have: 3-4 property age: 1930-70 what is your current source of heating for the renewable incentive: ...

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14 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Stephanie P

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we hold a weekly quilting group in bransgore village hall and are looking to have about 30 items pat tested, e.g. sewing machines, irons and extension leads. we meet once a week on a friday. would y...

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06 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Christchurch - BH23

Enquiry from: Julie H

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enquirer: property owner general information: eicr for house built in 2003. number of bedrooms: 2 time scale: 1-3 months time scale: less than one month please call to appoint

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05 Sep

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Christchurch - BH23

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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 Christchurch is:

£2,091

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Christchurch £200-£2,730
Solar thermal in Christchurch £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Christchurch £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Christchurch £2,813-£4,513
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Christchurch £135-£207
Electrical survey in Christchurch £150-£230
Solar battery in Christchurch £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Christchurch £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Christchurch £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Christchurch £100-£1,000

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how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

How do solar thermal panels work?

Solar thermal panels work by capturing heat directly from the sun and using it to heat water. This hot water is then passed through a coil to heat the water for your central heating system. Solar thermal systems are compatible with many existing conventional boilers with hot water tanks, and can be set up to feed in to your existing heating system.

What size home solar battery do I need?

The importance of selecting the right size battery for your home simply cannot be overemphasized. A lot of home and property owners are facing this challenge and understandably so. Selecting the right battery size for your needs depend on a number of factors which includes your motive for adding a battery, your electricity usage, your budget as well as your panel array size, be it new or existing. In this post, we’re going to take you through some of these factors to help you determine the right battery size for your home or property. Let’s take a look!

  • Your motive for getting a battery. While most people purchase a battery to wipe out their need to purchase electricity from the grid with the hope of making some savings, others add a battery so as to enjoy backup power. There are also some who just needs it to power their home with solar energy. It’ll not be economical to size a battery to effectively take you off the grid, but if your motive is to make savings, then you’ll should expect to purchase some electricity from the grid during the year.
  • Electricity usage. The average household uses about 16kWh of electricity on a daily basis. During the daylight hours, most of these household will use a third of their electricity when the solar panels are still generating electricity, while the remaining two third are purchased from the grid. In other words, you’ll require a minimum of 10kWh battery capacity if you were to use a battery to power the electricity you purchase from the grid.

For a typical British household, you’ll most likely need a 5kWh solar power system which normally generates about 17 to 21 kWh on a daily basis depending on your location in the UK.

Is it worth getting a solar battery?

There are a few factors that will determine whether it’s worth getting a solar battery. They involve how much electricity you use, how often you’re at home and whether you receive any export payments.

To work out whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you need to work out how much of the electricity you generate you’re using already. If you’re able to run all your appliances during the day while your solar panels generate electricity, then it sounds like you’re already using your electricity well. It might not be worth you getting a solar battery in this case.

However, if you’re not at home for a lot of the day, then you’ll be missing out on the electricity your panels are generating while the sun’s shining. If you install a solar battery system, you can store the electricity that your panels generate in the battery and use it when you get home. This will help you cut your electricity bills even further.

You’ll also need to consider whether you’re getting paid to export your electricity. If you’re on the Feed-in Tariff scheme (FITs) or receive payments from the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you’ll get paid for every unit of electricity you export to the National Grid. Before you decide whether it’s worth getting a solar battery, you’ll need to weigh up whether you’d be better off carrying on exporting your unused electricity rather than storing it to use yourself. If you’re unsure, visit the Energy Saving Trust’s website or speak to an MCS-registered installer who will be able to help you work out which is more cost-effective.

does solar thermal work in the winter?

If you’re considering getting a solar thermal system, one of the first things that comes to mind is the possibility of the system functioning properly during the cold months. The short and simple answer to this question is yes, a solar thermal system works in the winter. However, the downside here is that it’ll be a lot less efficient when compared to how it operates during the warmer months or summer. As a result of this fact, you’ll likely need to rely more on your boiler, immersion heater or any other backup heating system during this period as your solar thermal system will fail to contribute as much as it does during the warmer months. So what exactly is the reason why solar thermal is less effective and less efficient in the winter period? Let’s have a look!

As you know, solar thermal system banks on the sun’s energy to heat the water for your home’s use. During the cold months or winter, the sunlight becomes a lot less available when compared to the warmer months, as a result, there’s less sunlight that’s available to be used for its solar energy. And even more so at the periods when the days are shorter or skies are clearly overcast.

Also having a great impact on a solar thermal system’s output is heavy snow. Flat plate collectors normally have the capacity to cope better during snowy conditions as the light that’s able to travel through the snow will heat up the absorber plate - thereby making the snow slide off more quickly. However, the case is contrary with evacuated tube collectors which possesses a form of vacuum insulation that’s crafted to minimize the loss of heat, meaning they can’t generate heat to melt and cause the snow to slide off in a similar way.

Do I need planning permission for solar thermal panels?

Most domestic solar thermal panels do not need planning permission and are covered by permitted development rights. There are restrictions on the size and location of these systems. If you live in a conservation area or listed building, or want to install a very large solar thermal system, check with your local authority to see if you will need planning permission.

how much to install solar panels and battery?

How Much To Install Solar Panels And Battery?

Are you thinking about installing solar panels and battery in your home and wondering how much the installation is going to cost? Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the solar world, but unfortunately a precise answer can not be provided. This is mainly due to the fact that solar panel systems come in varying sizes which is the main influencing factor that determines how much electricity that can be generated. In other words, the larger the system, the more the electricity that’ll be produced to your home’s benefit.

Generally, for a solar system size of 1kW, the average cost of the solar panel ranges between £1800 to £1850, 2kW is between £3600 to £3700, solar panel size of 3kW ranges between £5500 to £5600 and finally, 4kW is between £6000 to £6050. For example, with the aforementioned prices in mind, the cost of solar panels for a standard 3 bedroom house will range between £5520 to £6040 as the high electricity demands will need the installation of 3 to 4kW solar system size.

Meanwhile the installation cost of solar batteries is also dependent on a number of influencing factors like the size as well as the make of the battery. Generally, you can expect to spend within the range of £500 to £2000 to install your batteries depending on aforementioned factors. In the event whereby you’ll be retrofitting, you might also need to include an additional cost of £1000 for an inverter. However, it’s important to note that there are only quite a few hybrid systems which are able to combine a battery storage with an inverter.

do solar hot water systems need servicing?

Like every other systems in your home, solar hot water systems will require periodic inspections as well as a regular maintenance in order to keep it running as efficiently as it should. Not only that, the various components will also require either repair or replacement from time to time. It’ll also be proactive to take the necessary precautions so as to prevent worrying issues like corrosion, scaling or freezing.

Is it a task you can handle on your own? Well, there are some inspections and maintenance activities you should be able to handle on your own, however, you’ll also require a qualified technician to carry out the more technical or complicated tasks. You should also take note that it may actually be more cost effective to have some systems replaced, shut off or removed completely than having it repaired. Here are some of the essential inspections that should be carried out on solar system components. They include:

✓ Collector soiling. Periodic cleaning of your collectors is important especially in dry and dusty climates.

✓ Plumbing, ductwork and wire connections. Check the pipe connections for fluid leaks. Examine duct connections and seals. Also make sure that all wire connections are tight.

✓ Roof penetrations. Flashing and sealant around the roof penetration should be checked to see that it’s in a good shape.

✓ Collector shading. Check for shading of the collectors on annual basis as this may greatly affect their performance.

✓ Support structures. Examine all bolts and nuts which connects the support structures to the collectors for tightness.

✓ Heat transfer fluids. Anti freeze solutions in liquid solar heating collectors will have to be replaced periodically. And this right here is a task that’s best handled by a licensed technician.

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