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Now Is the Right Time to Add Solar Power to Your House

The adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in domestic homes has undergone a remarkable surge in recent months. Solar panels on your roof can help with power bills which are going through the roof (pun intended).  More and more homeowners are recognising the benefits of harnessing clean, renewable energy from the sun to power their homes. This is a quick delve into the world of solar PV and battery systems for domestic dwellings, exploring the Read more…

By Darren the Electrician, ago

MCS Solar PV and Battery Registered

I’m delighted to announce that we have completed the long and rigorous assessments to be successfully awarded MCS registration. This means we can install solar PV and battery storage systems which carry the MCS guarantee of exceptional quality. Solar PV and battery storage is becoming more and more important for our future energy needs and we are delighted that we are now able to provide a one stop solution for solar PV, battery storage and Read more…

By Darren the Electrician, ago

Battery status 100 %

I am now an approved installer for GivEnergy battery storage systems.  Battery storage in domestic properties is going to be needed more and more to enable us to manage the electricity grid. Whether it’s storing energy that you’ve produced with your own solar system for use when the sun has gone down or charging up batteries when electricity prices are cheaper (for instance overnight) and then using that stored energy to run your house when Read more…

By Darren the Electrician, ago

Checking for damage

It’s been the case for a while now that in order to rent out a privately rented property the landlord must have a valid electrical installation condition report (EICR) that confirms that the installation within that property is satisfactory for continued use.  

These inspections must be done at most every five years.

I was musing today that, for example, if a property has had a challenging tenant, it’s good practice to have the electrical system inspected and tested when tenants change over.

By Darren the Electrician, ago

Changes to the OZEV Grant

Today the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles OZEV introduced their new scheme for providing grants to home owners installing EV Chargers.

Until now anybody with off street parking and a new or second hand electric vehicle could claim a £350 government grant towards the cost of installing a new EV Charger.

By Darren the Electrician, ago

Full range of Electric Vehicle chargers now available with £350 OLEV discount

Alongside our existing range of Zappi chargers by MyEnergi we are now authorised to install chargers by Pod Point and Rolec. These new authorisations now mean we have a full range of options and can supply and fit the correct charger whatever your requirements. Whether you need full integration with your microgeneration system, a normal smart system, a no frills charger for your second home or a commercial setup for your employees and fleet to use Read more…

By Darren the Electrician, ago

We are now OLEV approved installers for zappi car chargers

Electrical and Test are pleased to announce that we are now government OLEV approved installers for the zappi range of car chargers from myenergi. Electrical and Test can now install zappi with a £350 reduction in cost to you thanks to the government Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) grant which we will apply for on your behalf. zappi is a smart EV charger with a difference. Not only does it operate as standard for Read more…

By Darren the Electrician, ago