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Boxt

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Dark Electrical Limited was founded in 2011 by Ross Dark. Every electrical job is different, and each has its unique chall...
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I have been in the electrical industry for 30 years, achieving my original qualifications in 1990/1991. I have worked for ...
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Providing Electrical work in domestic and commercial properties such as alterations, additions, new installations and testing
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Tawe Electrical in Swansea has a local electrical contractor that has years experience in all electrical services, call fo...

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31 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Molly O

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We have a commercial kitchen in our unit and need PAT testing carried out on all our appliances.

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16 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Mel S

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i am need some electrical sockets replacing or repairing. they have been knocked and the plastic is broken and they have pulled away from the wall. i also need the fire alarms looked at as they are al...

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24 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Ken D

Start Date: Immediate

cooker needs looking at. i turned it on to cook turkey, it worked then, went off. nothing works on it now. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any r...

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31 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Dorian P

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Taking on any staff please?

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18 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Nigel C

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We have just moved in here. We need a light fitting changing: a bathroom extractor fan will not switch off - so we have switched off electrical supply to upstairs: despite being a new kitchen, we want...

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08 Jun

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Stephen M

Start Date: Immediate

install a bigger fuse box and and put electric sockets in basement are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you n...

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16 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Natalie S

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 customer lives in mountain ash area are y...

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12 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Nicola A

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we have two loose wall sockets in the kitchen and would like them checked. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: n...

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06 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Nicola A

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i have two loose wall sockets in the kitchen and want them checked. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do yo...

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27 Mar

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Nicola A

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i have two loose wall sockets in the kitchen and want them checked. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do yo...

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21 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Darren K

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install a new electric cooker. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: no please c...

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28 Dec

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Claudia C

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are you the property owner: owner of the property do you require any windows: dormer, skylight agreed to receive quotes for selected products: yes do you require plumbing work: yes interested in plum...

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20 Nov

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Lee E

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new double socket in kitchen are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced: yes please call ...

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30 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Cl C

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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

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25 Sep

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Karen A

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need some sockets need moving and also need to add a couple of sockets. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you...

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15 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Avtar S

Start Date: Immediate

Install solar thermal panels on roof connect to pump and pressurised water cylinder

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16 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Kevin S

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I would like a outside light wired in to my main consumer unit I have bought the light it’s to be placed out side the front door Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: ...

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04 Sep

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Shane T

Start Date: Less than one month

Full house rewire top to bottom Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached How many bedrooms does the property have: 1-2 Bedrooms Are you looking to have the whole...

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15 Aug

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Charlotte J

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Full electrical re-wire to a 3 bedroom house.

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03 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Mountain Ash - CF45

Enquiry from: Jonathan D

Start Date: Less than one month

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Do you require any windows: None Do you require plumbing work: No Do you require electrical work: Yes Interested in Electrical Quote: Yes What level ...

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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 Mountain Ash is:

£4,440

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Mountain Ash £184-£50,230
Solar thermal in Mountain Ash £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Mountain Ash £1,500-£2,300
Rewiring a House in Mountain Ash £2,625-£4,025
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Mountain Ash £135-£207
Electrical survey in Mountain Ash £150-£230
Solar battery in Mountain Ash £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Mountain Ash £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Mountain Ash £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Mountain Ash £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

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.

are electric radiators expensive to run?

Are Electric Radiators Expensive To Run?

Just like many home additions, the running costs of electric radiators varies largely on a number of factors. Great number of electric radiators typically comes with an in built thermostat which is designed to turn itself off automatically when not in use in order to save energy.

However the energy provider’s set electricity charge tariff will also have a great influence on an electric radiator’s running cost. Let’s take a look at the running costs of an electric radiator!

A 600 Watt electric radiator ( on a standard electricity tariff) will usually have a running cost ranging between 4 to 6 pence each hour. However you should also take note that this scenario might change in situations whereby the electric radiator is not calling for heat the full 60 minutes of each hour. And this is more likely to be the situation as the thermostat is programmed in such a way that enables it to turn itself off immediately there’s an achievement of your required room temperature level - usually within 10 minutes from the time it was switched on. As a result of this, the running cost per hour of electric radiators will be greatly reduced to just about 1 to 2 pence.

It’s also important to note that enhancing the insulation of your home can go a long way to add to the heat retention value of each room. Consequently, the duration at which the electric radiator calls more heating will be significantly reduced, which in turn, implies a lower electricity bill.

Another key factor that can play a huge role in saving on your heating bills is the programming as well as usage of your electric radiators. Every radiator comes with an independent digital thermostat with a number of 24/7 programming options to help achieve maximum efficiency. When the radiator is properly set according to your lifestyle, you can save as much as 50 percent on your heating bills.

Are there different types of solar thermal panels?

There are two different types: flat plate, where lots of thin tubes carry water through a flat absorber panel, and evacuated tube, where vacuum glass tubes capture the sun’s energy directly. There is little difference in performance between the two but evacuated tube panels do more obviously extrude from the roof.

How much are Tesla solar batteries?
Tesla solar batteries are some of the most expensive solar battery storage systems on the market. The Powerwall and Powerwall 2.0 are both excellent options for homes that generate a lot of electricity from their solar panels, but they might not be worth it for those that only have small solar panel systems. But exactly how much are Tesla solar batteries? Since the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the latest solar battery, we’ll focus on this one. With installation, you can expect to pay anywhere between £6,500 and £9,000. Other lithium-ion batteries, like SolaX or the LG Chem, will cost around £4,000, so you can see the difference in price. The benefit of the Tesla solar batteries is that they have a huge capacity. Most battery storage systems have a useable capacity of somewhere between 4-8 kWh, whereas the Powerwall has a useable capacity of 13.5 kWh. This is excellent if you have a large solar panel system that generates a lot of electricity, since you’ll be able to store all of it to use yourself rather than sending any back to the grid. However, if your system can’t generate that much, it might not be worth spending the extra money on a Powerwall. Another thing to consider is how long Tesla solar batteries last. The Powerwall 2.0’s standard warranty is 10 years, and Tesla state that it should work at at least 70% capacity for those 10 years. That’s a pretty good warranty, and Tesla says that the battery should last way beyond that. So you could have the Powerwall for around 20 years, making it seem like a better investment. Just consider whether you need such a high-capacity battery before making your purchase.
what are solar thermal panels?

Asides from the fact that solar energy can be converted into electricity with the help of solar panels, there’s also another pretty cool way the sun’s power can be harnessed - solar thermal technologies. These technologies are able to convert sunlight into heat rather than power and these are in fact the very first solar energy products that were commercialized in the United Kingdom. Solar thermal panels, in a similar way to solar PVs, can help in minimizing your carbon footprint while also assisting you to save good money on your energy bills by providing the much needed coverage for your heating needs with the help of a renewable energy source that’s totally free.

Solar thermal panels provides some great benefits which is capable of making all homeowners in the UK consider installing one in their respective homes. Let’s take a closer look at these benefits.

✓ When compared to solar PV panels, they’re a more affordable heating option and also have a shorter payback period.

✓ Solar thermal panels are more efficient than PV panels due to the fact that the heat waves are able to hold more energy than sunlight and also because there’s no electricity transformation process.

✓ Solar thermal panels are able to operate in cold climates, strong wind as well as overcast weather, and make use of an energy storage system.

✓ They can help you save about 600kg of carbon dioxide emissions on an annual basis.

✓ Although most of the solar thermal panel systems come with a warranty usually within the range of 5 to 10 years, they’re able to last up to 25 years. What’s more? The require just a little maintenance, meaning the main cost you’d have to worry about is the cost of installation.

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 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 will a new fuse box cost?

Fuse box prices will vary and a periodic inspection should be carried out first. However, domestic fuse boxes cost an average of £460. A qualified electrician will advise if yours needs to be replaced and it's always a good idea to obtain a number of quotes before committing to this.

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