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Glow Green

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Solar Panels installation and battery storage solutions
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Recent Electrician Enquiries

06 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Sophie B

Start Date: Immediate

fuse box replacement supply & install 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: n...

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26 Apr

Solar Panels | Solar Hot Water

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Jeremy P

Start Date: Immediate

customer in horley 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 electrician directly.please call to d...

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26 Feb

Electric | Internal & External work

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Chris G

Start Date: Immediate

Seperate meter to outbuilding.

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30 Jan

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Darren G

Start Date: Immediate

we have approx. 100 items + that need urgent pat testing. are you available and do you give quotations on a per item ratio? are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: commerci...

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31 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Adam P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in horley area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via /phone. available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the propert...

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Adam P

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer in horley area made enquiry for solar electricity online. confirmed interest via /phone. available roof space no shading please call mr to arrange an appointment to quote are you the propert...

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26 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Less than one month

solar panel instalation are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you have plans for the property available: no how many bedrooms does the property have: 3-4 type o...

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08 Feb

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Lauren B

Start Date: Immediate

We have roughly 150 items needing to ne pat tested. Last PAT test was back in 2018

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14 Aug

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Craig G

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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14 Jun

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Zahurul I

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via sms at 10:08 mr lives in the east grinstead area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please cal...

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29 May

Solar Panel and Battery

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Zahurul I

Start Date: Less than one month

customer made an online enquiry for solar electricity. mr confirmed via sms at 10:08 mr lives in the east grinstead area. solar panels roof space available not sure on what kw they want so please cal...

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11 Dec

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Martyn B

Start Date: Less than one month

i need my offices pat tested, we have alot of appliances that will need it, offices spaces include, one large office room, kitchen and storage areas. are you the property owner: tenant (with permissi...

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21 Oct

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Dave S

Start Date: Immediate

I have some lamps which I wish to sell at an Antiques Fair. One of them is in need of repair, the others I think will pass OK. There are 4 in total, one is an industrial angle poise lamp, the other a ...

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19 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: John E

Start Date: Immediate

enquirer: property owner number of bedrooms: 2 time scale: immediate please call to appoint

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15 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Ed S

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner General information: Sma*** floor flat Fellow owners may be interested. Number of bedrooms: 1

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11 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: David L

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Buyer General information: Bungalow Number of bedrooms: 2

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05 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: I N

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 3

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04 Sep

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: John R

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 1

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25 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: M B

Start Date: Immediate

Enquirer: Property Owner Number of bedrooms: 1

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21 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Horley - RH6

Enquiry from: Sara H

Start Date: Less than one month

enquirer: property owner number of bedrooms: 2 time scale: less than one month 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 Horley is:

£2,286

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Horley £170-£280
Solar thermal in Horley £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Horley £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Horley £2,209-£8,009
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Horley £110-£303
Electrical survey in Horley £150-£230
Solar battery in Horley £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Horley £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Horley £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Horley £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

how many solar panels and batteries do i need?

How Many Solar Panels And Batteries Do I Need?

Are you presently considering adding a solar system to your home? With several homeowners in the UK using solar now, many more are realizing the numerous benefits they stand to derive by getting one. Therefore, if you’re thinking about adding the system to your home but do not know where to start, you’ve come to the right place.

Here, we’ll help you calculate the number of solar panels and batteries you’ll need to power your home. Starting from the panels, you can begin by taken into account everything that makes use of power in your home to get a good idea of how many you’ll need.

• Firstly, you’ll have to determine the number of watts you use. 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.

• Secondly, you have to determine the peak sunlight hours - having in mind that the solar panels only work when under direct sunlight. Once determined, you can then multiply the figure in hours by your home’s hourly energy usage and divide by your selected solar panel’s wattage.

Generally for a 1500 square foot house, you might need around 15 to 18 solar panels to cover the house’s electricity.

Meanwhile for batteries, there are also some factors to be considered to determine the number of batteries you’ll need for your house. These factors include your home’s power or electricity usage, the period of time in which the battery will be used as well as the battery’ specifications. Once done, you’ll be able to calculate the number of batteries required by your home.

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.
Can solar thermal panels provide enough hot water for my home?

Obviously the performance of a solar thermal system will vary depending on the location of the home, the insulation of the property, and your own hot water requirements. Solar thermal panels are capable of providing all of your hot water requirements from April to September. They will still make a contribution to your hot water needs for the rest of the year, but in general you will need a backup system to further heat the water in the colder months.

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.

Which solar battery is the best?
With so many different solar batteries on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which solar battery is the best. Luckily, we’ve picked out some of the best solar batteries on the market so you can take a look at their stats and figure out which one is best for you. Powervault 3: 8 kWh model This lithium-polymer solar battery has a useable capacity of 8 kWh and a depth of discharge (Dod) of 100%. It’s covered by warranty for 10 years. Cost: From £7,020 Tesla Powerwall 2.0 The famous Tesla Powerwall has a huge useable capacity of 13.5 kWh and also has a 10-year warranty, with a guarantee that it will work at 70% capacity during those 10 years. It’s a lithium-ion battery. Cost: From £6,500 Powervault 3: 4 kWh version This more modest solar battery from Powervault has a capacity of 4 kWh, but benefits from the same warranty length and DoD as its 8 kWh brother. Cost: From £4,470 SolaX 3.3 This more affordable solar battery from SolaX has a 10-year warranty and a good DoD of 90%. Cost: From £4,010 LG Chem RESU 6.5 LG are an up-and-coming player in the solar market and their 6.5 kWh battery is one of the most affordable on the market. Its DoD is 90% and it comes with a 10-year warranty. Cost: From £3,043 To decide which solar battery is best for you, you need to consider:
  • The power of your solar panel system – there's no point buying a higher capacity battery if your system will never generate enough electricity to charge it
  • How often you think you will need to charge your battery
  • Your budget
  • Whether you care about having the latest technology and a recognisable brand name
When you’ve made these decisions, you can narrow down your choices. It’s also worth asking a few MCS-registered installers for their opinions on what they think would be best. Of course, they want to sell you whichever brand they supply, but they probably chose this for a reason. Ask them to give you a few pros and cons for the brands they recommend and see if this matches up with your research.
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.

Should I use a certified electrician to install my electric heating?

It’s always recommended to use a certified electrician to carry out electrical work. They can self-certify that their work meets building regulations. While some parts of electric heating systems can be installed as a DIY project, the thermostat and other control wiring legally must be installed by a certified electrician. There are a range of competent persons schemes in operation.

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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