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Glow Green

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Gess Home Improvements

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Home improvements .Solar PV ,Tesla battery, Battery storage
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Expert, Hassle Free Domestic & Commercial Solar PV & Battery Installations you can trust.
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Solar Panels installation and battery storage solutions

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20 May

Solar Panels | Solar Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Andy C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

we already have two separate solar pv systems (4kw and 1.4kw) and a 6.5kwh lg chem resu battery. the battery fills very quickly at this time of year and drains overnight. i would like to add a bigger ...

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12 Apr

Solar Panel and Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Duncan D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

type of house: undefined | has space on roof: yes | looking for battery: undefined | finance help: undefined are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you have ...

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24 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Marcus W

Start Date: Immediate

Call back anytime. Roof faces: SE Type of building: Terraced Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: Yes How became inte...

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01 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Ms S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity and are waiting to be contacted. ms lives in the harpenden area. solar pv panels roof space available no shading to roof please call to discuss t...

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Mr A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: yes how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type of the roof you are look...

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10 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Peter W

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner confirmed via sms at 08:28 homeowner confirmed via email at 08:28 homeowner lives in the harpenden area. solar panels roof space avail...

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21 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Marco A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry for solar electricity online and is looking for quotes. roof space available little to no shading please call to arrange an appointment confirmed at 18:48 via sms confirmed at 1...

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21 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Fiona S

Start Date: Immediate

PAT testing of laptop, radio and electric razor.

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03 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Michael M

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around harpenden. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...

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23 Oct

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Andrew B

Start Date: Immediate

customer in the harpenden area made an enquiry a couple of projects including solar hot water.call anytime and arrange an appointment to discuss. below is some details about this project: are you the ...

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21 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Simon F

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar hot water and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a renewable energy.mr lives in the harpenden area and would like a call to discuss options.s...

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21 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Kenny M

Start Date: Immediate

mr requested quotes for electrical work from a electrician around harpenden. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information bel...

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27 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Carmela T

Start Date: Immediate

i would like to replace a mira electric shower for a new one 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 ...

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02 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Richard M

Start Date: Immediate

Call any time. Roof faces: South Type of building: Semi-detached Number of bedrooms: 4 Possible shading: No Not a listed building. Not in a Conservation Area. Hot water tank: No How became int...

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09 Sep

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Fiona A

Start Date: Immediate

Call any-time Extent of work: Full heating system Type of building: Semi-detached Fuel: Electricity Number of radiators: 1 Quote requested on central heating system, to be supplied and fitted....

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11 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Stephen S

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 4

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26 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Katerina P

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property How many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 Other Forms: Solar Hot Water, None Please call to appoint

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03 Mar

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Danni T

Start Date: Immediate

Hi I need my DJ equipment PAT tested please Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint

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24 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: Yvonne M

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Other Forms: None Please call to appoint

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03 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Harpenden - AL5

Enquiry from: ALBERTO M

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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 Harpenden is:

£2,089

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Harpenden £275-£380
Solar thermal in Harpenden £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Harpenden £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Harpenden £3,063-£6,013
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Harpenden £193-£504
Electrical survey in Harpenden £150-£230
Solar battery in Harpenden £3,040-£5,195
Garden lighting in Harpenden £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Harpenden £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Harpenden £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

what is the best home EV charger?

If you’re planning to get an electric vehicle, the next thing that naturally comes to mind is getting a good charger with it. As a result, this is one of the most common questions asked when it comes to electric vehicles. We’ve put together this list of some great home ev chargers to help you make the best informed decision possible moving forward. Let’s take a look!

  • Charge Point Wi-Fi Enabled Level 2 EV Charger. If what you need is a faster charge for your car due to the high frequency of usage of the electric vehicle, then this charger might just be the best option for you. It’s claimed to charge electric vehicle batteries six times faster than a standard 120 volt home system. What’s more? The mobile application will inform you about the amount of charge your battery has regardless of your location. This feature can be of great benefit especially when you’re trying to determine whether to put in an additional hour at work or heat straight home.
  • Juice Box Pro 40 Level 2 EV Charger. This is a level 2 charger which features a web based charging control so as to allow you control the charging parts of your vehicle from anywhere, be it in the comfort of your home or office without having to go to the garage or parking lot.
  • Siemens VersiCharge VC30GRYU. This is an easy-to-use plug and play installation that comes with a mounting bracket if you happen to own a NEMA 50 receptacle. It boasts a charging time that’s 4 times faster than level 1 electric vehicle chargers and possess a charge delay feature or 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours.
How do I connect solar panels to a battery?

Most people want to connect solar panels to a battery when they’re not at home all day to use the electricity they generate, or generate more than they consume over a day. Solar batteries are a great way to maximise the savings on your energy bills since you can use every unit of electricity you generate.

If you want to connect your solar panels to a battery, the best – and safest – way is to ask an MCS-registered company to do it for you. They’ve had lots of training and hold qualifications in handling electricity and installing solar batteries, so they will be able to recommend the best battery for your solar panels and for the among of electricity you use. Some of the brands they might recommend include Tesla, SolarEdge and SolaX, but there are many more to choose from. If you want to send electricity to the grid from your battery to receive Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments, it’s also worth leaving installation up to a registered installer. This is because you might not be eligible for payments if your battery wasn’t installed by an MCS-registered company.

However, if you do want to have a go at connecting your solar panels to a battery, it’s worth finding out whether your system is ‘storage ready’. Most relatively new systems will be, since batteries are becoming more commonplace. If your solar panels are storage ready, they will have an inverter that can easily have a battery added to it. If this is the case, then you should be able to buy the solar battery you want and follow the manufacturer's instructions to install it.

But it’s worth remembering that electricity is extremely dangerous when handled improperly. If you don’t get the solar battery connected properly and something goes wrong, it could cause a fire or you could electrocute yourself. If a fire breaks out due to your battery, it’s unlikely that your home insurance company would pay out since you connected the battery yourself. That’s why it’s always worth speaking to a registered installer to install a solar battery storage system for you.

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.
How often should a house be rewired?

There is no set guidelines for rewiring your property however if your house is more than 20-30 years of ages it would certainly constantly be best to get an EICR accomplished to determine the problem of the electrical installation. If you are most likely to be accomplishing a great deal of repair works such as a brand-new kitchen/bathroom/extension this might additionally be a good time to have your house rewired as every little thing might then be done simultaneously

 

Modern wires is PVC covered, PVC shielded and copper is made use of for the conductors. It lasts for years. At once in the 1940s and 1950s cables were made using rubber as well as this wires was known to be harmful. Rubber protected as well as sheathed cable came to be dry and also weak, especially if it obtained very warm under hefty use, and also the threat was the dry as well as breakable rubber made use of to break away from the conductors leaving revealed live wire. This caused fires and also fatal shocks if touched. Modern PVC electrical wiring does not struggle with destruction this way so the requirement to rewire is somewhat lowered.

what is a smart EV charger?

Smart EV charger is basically a set of functionalities in EVBox charging stations which allows the owner of the station to run several charging stations in a manner that’s cost effective and energy efficient. The word “smart, technologically speaking can mean a number of things, but generally it simply implies automation or your device’s ability to connect to other devices. Talking of smart ev chargers, this enables your charger to communicate with your car, the electric grid, as well as the ev charging infrastructure or other chargers. In other words, this means that any time you plug in your car to charge, the charger is able to transmit data to the charging operator. This operator can then make use of this data to identify the best time for you car to be charged and as a result, puts much less pressure on the grid and could also turn to be very cost effective in the long run.

Here are some of the primary benefits of smart ev charging

  • They’re a lot quicker than three-pin plug. This is perhaps the most obvious benefit you can get from a smart ev charger. Overall, the charging time is much shorter due to fact that it possesses up to 3 times the power of a three pin plug.
  • Schedule the charging to suit your lifestyle. If your ev home charger is connected to the internet, there are additional benefits you can derive from it. These includes being able to sync it with your calender. Once you add your schedule to the smart charger app, your ev will be well charged and ready to go any time it’s needed.
how much to rewire a 3 bed house?

If you’re thinking about rewiring your three bedroom house, one of the first few things you’d have to put into consideration is the cost of completing the project in order to help you set a budget and start to plan. In this post, we seek to provide you with the most accurate cost possible for your project to help you get started as soon as possible.

 

In truth, there’s no simple and short answer to this question as the average cost to rewire a house is based on a wide range of factors. For older properties, you may need completely rewire the property in order to enhance the energy efficiency. However, this may not be required the your home was just recently built. Firstly, it should be stated that there are numerous factors that affects the price of a rendering a house which includes the size of the house and its condition, the ease of access, the prep work required, as well as your location and the quality of the contractor your hire. Out of all these factors, the most significant variables are probably the type of rewiring task you go for (whether for the whole house or some specific parts ) as well as the size of the house.

 

House rewiring is usually a messy and disruptive task which can also be very dangerous especially when handled by a inexperienced individual. As a result, we’d strongly recommend that this task is carried out by a qualified and registered electrician who is well trained to perform this task to perfection. The average cost for electrical rewiring for a three bedroom semi detached house should be within the range of £3000 to £4500, although there may be some extra house rewiring cost that may also arise in the process.

how to install solar panels and batteries?

How To Install Solar Panels And Batteries

Have you decide to purchase a solar system for your home and wondering how to go about the installation? If yes, then we’ve got you covered! In recent times, it’ll be totally safe to say that solar panels and batteries for home use in the UK has now become more of a necessity than a luxury considering the numerous benefits the system offers. However, with the cost of having the system installed, you might be forced to think about the doing the installation yourself.

If you lack proper training and experience in the solar system installation process, it’s advisable to hire the services of a qualified technician who can guarantee the best results the first time and help you save time and extra costs that may result from possible costly errors. Here, we’ll give you a good insight into the installation process.

• Mount the solar panel and ensure it’s properly screwed to your roof. Try to position in such a way that it faces direct sun rays to have enough solar power generated.

• Connect your charge controller. The current that’s being generated by the solar panels will not be stable all day long. As a result, it’s important to avoid connecting solar photo voltaic modules directly to your better, if you don’t want it damaged. To control the current received from the solar panels, the charge controller is required. It has three connecting points - one for the battery, one for the solar panels and the last for Direct Current (DC) identify the one for solar panels and connect accordingly.

• Connect the battery to charge controller. The charge controller possess two terminals for the battery - the positive and negative terminals. Connect the positive terminal to the positive of the battery and also do the same for the negative.

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