Useful Information

ELECTRICS KEEP TRIPPING?

Do you turn the kettle on and the electrics trip? Kids charge their phones at the same time using the same extension lead and the electrics trip? When the electrical supply cuts out in your home, known as tripping, there is a fault somewhere that needs addressing.

At A P Electrical we can carry out a fault finding assessment to see what the root cause of the tipping is and then correct it quickly and most importantly, safely. Normally it is down to a faulty electrical appliance that just needs replacing but sometimes the fault is in the main wiring itself or the main fuse box and that is when the professionals need to be consulted. At A P Electrical we will attend a call out in an emergency if needed, so if your electrics won’t come back on or just keep tripping out and you don’t know what to do, give us a call.

SURGE PROTECTION – WHAT IS IT?

Sometimes a property can experience a surge or spike in it’s electricity supply. This is very short, usually less than 1 second. The surge can range from a couple of hundred volts to millions of volts. An electrical surge can occur due to a lightning strike, power returning after a power cut, contractors cutting a pipe or turning on a large appliance.

A surge can destroy the micro components in many electrical appliances, both large and small. So what can you do? If you buy a new extension lead or internet cable, purchase one with a surge protection unit. We can also install a surge protection unit to your main supply which protects the whole property by limiting the electrical supply during a spike. Call today to find out more.

TECHNOLOGY OVERLOAD

Smart phones, iPads, laptops, kindles…the list is endless! Our homes are becoming full of technology we love but they all need charging on a regular basis. This leads to the usual scenario of trying to find a plug socket, removing a plug, forgetting to change it back and the frustration builds.

A P Electrical can install USB plug sockets allowing you to keep your stereo, TV or lamp plugs in place and still be able to charge your phone or tablets whenever you want. No more finding your phone not charged because someone else has put their device on charge instead. Everyone is happy!

It is essential these sockets are installed by a fully qualified electrician due to the increase in circuitry and voltage changes required. Our team can check your sockets and wiring to ensure these products are safe to use and the electrical system in your home or office can deal with this technology. If we find the electrical system needs upgrading to accommodate the new sockets we can advise and undertake this for you as well.

WHAT DOES PART P MEAN?

You may have heard the term “Part P” if you are looking to have electrical work carried out in your home or business. In 2005 the government introduced electrical safety rules into the Building Regulations for England and Wales. This means most fixed electrical installation work in homes must, by law, meet the building regulations. Part P states that anyone carrying out electrical installation work in a home must make sure that the work is designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks. Part P also applies to any changes made to existing installations, including any parts that have been reviewed. In April 2013 further changes were introduced, reducing the range of electrical installation work that is notifiable and removing some requirements in kitchens and outdoors.

A P Electrical is Part P registered which means we know what works can be carried out, what requires notification to the council and the subsequent certification process. All the work we carry out complies with Part P regulatory standards and we deal with the “red tape” for you, saving you time, hassle and money.