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02 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Nicola P

Start Date: Immediate

Require PAT testing in our Autism Initiatives office. Testing of computing and office equipment as well as lamps, and kitchen appliances.

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18 Jan

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Isabel S

Start Date: Immediate

I’m looking at electric heaters want some prices a would like a brochure if u have one please

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21 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Jamie M

Start Date: Immediate

needing some items pat tested are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached how old is the property: pre-1900 time scale: immediate

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19 Jul

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Bry P

Start Date: Immediate

25 meter extension cable reel needed for work to charge my electric car, but b4 they do anything need my reel pat tested and labe and certificate for there insurance are you the property owner: other ...

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18 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Marc E

Start Date: Immediate

homeowner solar battery supplied and fitted please contact to appoint

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05 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Judi D

Start Date: Immediate

no power going to my hot water tank are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace do you require any rewiring in the property: yes do you need any sockets replaced: yes ple...

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17 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Pauline D

Start Date: Immediate

supply and fit new carbon monoxide alarm. ensure smoke and heat alarms are connected if appropriate are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require any rewirin...

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28 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Stephen M

Start Date: Immediate

enquirer: property owner general information: 1) switch rewired from one light to another are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other do you require any rewiring in the pro...

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05 Jul

Heating | Electric Radiators & Heaters

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David P

Start Date: Immediate

3 old fashioned electric heaters and water heating system are you the property owner: owner of the property is this for a residential or commerial building: domestic do you require any new radiators: ...

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29 Jan

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Sarah M

Start Date: Immediate

Electric vehicle charger Lead

extractor fan in bathroom needs replaced are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached do you require any rewiring in the property: no do you need any sockets replaced...

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17 Jan

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in galashiels 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 professional directly.please call...

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17 Jan

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: David D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. homeowner lives in the galashiels area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please call to discuss their options ...

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30 Nov

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Shreya A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in galashiels area has requested that we arrange quotes for their solar hot water project.ms are considering various options and would like to discuss with a professional directly.please call...

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30 Nov

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Shreya A

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

ms requested quotes for solar electricity from a professional around galashiels. they are considering a couple of projects at the moment.call anytime to arrange appointment to discuss. the information...

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28 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Paul M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Job is to connect a new electric boiler and install Google Nest

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27 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Stuart W

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 galashiels area are you...

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22 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: M

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Tenant General information: Project type: Install Oven / Shower / Immersion

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13 Sep

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Gareth W

Start Date: Immediate

customer made an enquiry for solar panels with battery and confirmed on the quotatis site they would like quotes from a professional.mr lives in the galashiels area and would like a call to discuss op...

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21 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Bryce S

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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. how became interested in solar panels: s...

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04 Jul

Solar Panel and Battery

Galashiels - TD1

Enquiry from: Jo B

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

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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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 Galashiels is:

£1,958

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

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Electrician FAQs

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.

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 many solar panels and batteries to power a house?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries To Power A House?

Do you wish to know the number of solar panels and batteries sufficient for a house? Well, this is a frequently asked question in the solar world which would be very difficult to provide an accurate answer. This is basically down to the fact that all homes are unique with different sizes as well as amount of daily energy requirements. As a result, the number of solar panels and batteries needed would be unique to the house in question. However, we’ll consider the varying influencing factors that will go a long way to help calculate the number of panels and batteries needed to power a house.

First and foremost, let’s take a look at the solar panels. You’d have to start here by putting into consideration all household appliances that makes use of power in the house to get a good idea of how many that’ll be needed.

• How Many Watts Is Being Used In The House On A Daily Basis?

To determine this, simply go through your utility bill for kilowatt-hours (kWh). This varies amongst homes and being able to identify your daily average energy usage will assist you in getting your solar needs.

• What Is The Number Of The Peak Sunlight Hours At The House’s Location?

Having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight, the first step to determine the peak sunlight hours. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by the house’s hourly energy usage and divide by the solar panel’s wattage.

Overall for a 1500 square foot house, the number of solar panels that’ll be required should fall around 15 to 18.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries that is required to power a house. These factors include the house’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications.

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.

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.

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 is a Registered Electrician?

Registered Electricians will certainly work in uniformity with the UK nationwide criterion, BS 7671 - Demands for Electrical Installations. They will certainly provide a safety and security certification for their electric work to verify that the setup has actually been created, built, evaluated and evaluated, based on the standard.

You should guarantee that your selected Electrical installer is signed up with one of the adhering to companies:

  • BRE Certification Ltd
  • British Standards Institution.
  • ELECSA Ltd
  • NAPIT Registration Ltd
  • NICEIC Group Ltd
  • SELECT (Scotland)
  • STROMA
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.

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