D.L.R Electrical are proud to provide a complete professional service, from the first second of enquiry of a service to the handover of a finished product.
We are a local reliable electrical contractor, providing an electrical installation, testing and maintenance service in Little Eversden. Using our vast experience and technical knowledge on the electrical industry, we strive to make sure every single little detail of our work we carry out is perfect
It was inevitable that I was going to put pen to paper about my thoughts about Electric cars and their place in the world today. With petrol and diesel cars slowly becoming a thing of the past and electric taking charge (no pun intended), I often wonder if things are going to go smoothly in the transition period
Blog 11: Getting a new kitchen and the electrics
GOLDEN RULE- CARRY OUT THE TASK ONLY IF YOUR COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT TO DO IT
Blog 9: Take care when importing electrical equipment
AFDD’s do (apparently) exactly what their name suggests, they detect arcs from faulty or damaged electric cable/equipment and shut the power off instantly. These devices are not new, they have been in use for some time in other countries and are now making their way over here.
We all worry about what we are getting for our money in whatever we decide to purchase in life. We want to know we are getting a fair trade for our hard-earned money we hand over, but are you being overcharged for what you’re paying for?
Blog 5: Surge protection
Surge Protection Devices (SPD’s) and what are they?
The consumer unit, commonly known as the fuse board, is the brain of the whole installation. So, it’s important to get the correct type for the nature of your electrical installation. To do this effectively requires seeking the assistance of a specialist.
Regulation 132.16 of BS7671:2018-Requirements for electrical installations states: No addition or alteration, temporary or permanent, shall be made to an existing installation, unless it has been ascertained that the rating and the condition of any existing equipment, including that of the distributor, will be adequate for the altered circumstances. Furthermore, the earthing and bonding arrangements, if necessary for the protective measure applied for the safety of the addition or alteration, shall be adequate
Id like to pick out a part of this regulation
Recessed downlights are a great source of lighting output and look fantastic (although I personally wouldn’t have them in every single room in my house). If I had a pound for how many I have installed during my time as an electrician, I could probably buy a week’s holiday in Vegas!
In this blog, I am offering you some advice in what to look for when installing these in your property and some hints and tips about what products are currently out there on the market.
How many should I have?
The NICEIC is the UK’s leading regulatory body for the electrical contracting industry and have been operational for some 60 years. All of their contractors are assessed regularly to make sure that they are competent in their field and adhere to stringent technical and safety standards.
Under their platinum promise, any workmanship is protected for six years, meaning if you are unhappy with any work carried out, you can contact them and they will send an independent tradesman to check the quality of the work and redo if necessary.
Not only does this give you peace of mind from the financial viewpoint, but it promises that the craftsmanship you are paying for is of impeccable standard.