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Glow Green

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Glow Green is one of the UK's leading providers of energy efficient products that focus on the need to reduce energy consu...
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Arrow Insulation was established in 2015 and based out of Poole. Now we enjoy a fabulous state of the art facility in Fare...
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Energy Store (Dorest)

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We understand that due to the energy crisis more people are investigating ways of becoming more self sufficient with their...
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Orange Solar Systems

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At Orange Solar Systems we specialise in the supply and installation of solar panels for domestic and commercial use. We a...
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Henshall Electrical

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Helping homeowners, business owners and companies achieve amazing results from their ideas. With over 20 years experien...
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Simpsons Of Sussex Electrical

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At Simpsons Of Sussex, our aim is to provide hassle free, exceptional service. You can relax in the peace of mind that you...

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07 Nov

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Southampton - SO30

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Have several items needing testing for event next week, certificates required. Can bring them all along for testing but, need a quote asap! Thanks

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15 Oct

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO31

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hi, recently moved into a house. we’d like 3 light switch covers replaced and 1 double socket cover replaced. at this stage we’d just like a quote for the work. if there’s any further info you ...

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01 Oct

Solar Panel and Battery

Southampton - SO14

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29 Aug

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO32

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customer in southampton area has requested that we arrange quotes for their electrical work project.mrs are considering various options and would like to discuss with a electrician directly.please cal...

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15 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Southampton - SO31

Enquiry from: Daren N

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40-50 items to be tested at head office

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09 Aug

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Southampton - SO31

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40-50 site tools majority are rechargeable required testing within the next 7 days please.

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18 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Keith W

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hard-wire installation of a brand-new, freestanding, electric cooker - wiring exists and cooker will be in situ on 20th july are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: other d...

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14 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO16

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07 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO15

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Hi Martin.. I hope you are well.? I have just started work at Walsall Electrical Southampton. Could we have a chat when you are available. It would be great if we could get an account open here for yo...

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06 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO31

Enquiry from: David I

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Additional Sockets next to fusebox

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04 Jul

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Mary K

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it is just to change a light bulb in the kitchen ceiling. it is one with the fitting that goes into the ceiling. a small job but as my husband has alzheimers he cannot manage it and we are both elderl...

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27 Jun

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Southampton - SO30

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Hi, Do you have any availability for PAT testing this week? Hedge End carnival is Saturday and we might need our equipment tested by then. In Hedge End, 20 Lower St Helens Road, ***. I do...

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19 Jun

Electric | Re-wiring & New Circuits

Southampton - SO16

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New purchase house Requires likely full rewire and fuse box to meet rental compliance. Looking for quotes on the job asap but some flexibility to start date. Sometimes it's diffiicult for ...

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15 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

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Good morning, I'm looking to get a quote for an Electrical Safety Check/overall check on a 1 bed flat I am buying in Totton. I may also need some switches/sockets changing. If you would be able to ...

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03 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Southampton - SO31

Enquiry from: Rebecca H

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Having issues with the aerial connection, it's working in another room so think it's the socket. Please can you help? Thanks

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02 May

Electric | Internal & External work

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

Enquiry from: David P

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there is a black box between the meter board and the consumer unit that is currently mounted on a wooden partition, british gas have said that this needs to be relocated onto the brick wall before the...

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02 May

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

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PAT testing on approximately 10-15 items in a home office.

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17 Apr

Electric | Internal & External work

Lyndhurst, Southampton - SO40

Enquiry from: Amy D

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Hi, I am looking to get some sockets changed from singles to doubles. Can you assist

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05 Apr

Electric | Testing & Inspection

Southampton - SO31

Enquiry from: Tom K

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Hi, I am the Chairman of Sarisbury Athletic Cricket Club and are after a quote for PAT testing of the services within our clubhouse, is this something you can provide? Kind regards, Tom

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17 Mar

Solar Panel and Battery

Southampton - SO16

Enquiry from: Sami D

Start Date: 1 to 3 months

customer made enquiry online for solar electricity via one of our websites. customer lives in southampton area. roof space available, no shading please call to arrange appointment and discuss options...

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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 Southampton is:

£2,419

Electrician job Electrician cost in 2024
Electrician in Southampton £300-£460
Solar thermal in Southampton £3,000-£4,600
Electric heaters in Southampton £1,250-£6,150
Rewiring a House in Southampton £3,063-£9,513
Electrical testing (pat testing) in Southampton £115-£204
Electrical survey in Southampton £150-£230
Solar battery in Southampton £3,080-£5,390
Garden lighting in Southampton £320-£480
Solar panels with battery in Southampton £3,400-£5,100
Electric vehicle charger in Southampton £100-£1,000

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Electrician FAQs

How much do solar batteries cost?
How much solar batteries cost depends on the brand and type of battery and its capacity. At the moment, the cost is quite high because the technology is still new – but they will probably reduce, just like we saw the cost of solar panels reduce as the technology became more popular. It’s a great idea to get a solar battery installed with your solar panel system if you’re out most of the day. If you didn’t have a battery, all that electricity would simply go to the National Grid – but if you have a storage system, then while your solar panels are generating electricity in the day, it would get stored in the battery ready for you to use when you get home. Lithium-ion solar batteries are the most widely-used ones at the moment because they generally have a higher capacity and are more cost-effective. For a 3-4kWh battery, which would store enough electricity for a typical 4kW solar panel system, it will set you back an average of £3,400. If you need a larger battery, it could cost anywhere up to £6,000. Lead acid batteries are cheaper, and it can seem tempting to ask an installer to fit one for you – but they aren’t cheaper in the long run. While a 4kWh lead acid battery may only cost around £2,000, their life cycle is only around 1,800 cycles. A lithium-ion battery that costs around £4,000 would have a life cycle of about 4,000 cycles. That means that while the upfront cost is more, you won’t have to replace it as quickly as a lead acid one.
How much is the Powerwall 2?
The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the second solar battery storage system from Elon Musk’s EV and clean energy company. It’s larger and more expensive than the original Powerwall, but it can store more electricity. So how much is the Powerwall 2.0? With installation, it will set you back between £6,500 and £9,000. But is it worth it? We’ll go through some of the top features so you can make your decision. The Powerwall 2 has a huge useable capacity of 13.5kWh. Most other solar batteries on the market have a capacity of around 4-6.5kWh, so it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the most expensive. If you’ve got a standard-size solar panel system on an average-sized home, you might not need a battery with such a big storage capacity. The Tesla Powerwall 2.0 is the only solar battery available in the UK to provide your home with an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) if you add the Backup Gateway 2. This means that if there’s a power cut, you won’t lose power – because your battery will keep running. It can also scan the weather forecast, so if there’s a storm it will ensure that your solar panels charge the battery in case you get a power cut. So while the Powerwall 2 is the probably the most expensive solar battery you can buy in the UK, if you live in a part of the country with a particular problem the power cuts or you have a large solar panel system, it might just be worth spending the money on it.
When should I have a periodic inspection?

Periodic testing and inspections should be completed: Every 10 years for your home, Every five years for rented accommodation, Every three years for a caravan, Every year for a swimming pool.Electrical inspections are also carried out when buying, selling or renting a property.

How much do electric radiators cost?

How Much Do Electric Radiators Cost?

If there’s an age-long question that doesn’t seem to go away any time soon it’s how much do electric radiators cost? Although it would be perfect to offer an exact figure you can actually work with as the cost of running your heating system, but unfortunately you’ll have to consult a clairvoyant individual to get that. The question is almost synonymous with asking to know what your utility bill will be this month or the next. This is an answer that’s specific to each household, so it would be impossible to provide an answer that applies to all households in the UK. This is because there are several influencing factors that affects what the final cost of your household’s electricity bill will be. Let’s take a look at these factors!

• The size of the room you want to heat. As you would have guessed, the larger the room, the higher the amount of energy that’ll be incorporated, which means a greater electricity bill.

• The age of your house. There’s a high possibility your household ( if it’s an old one) lacks sufficient insulation which makes it less energy efficient, except you’ve already made some necessary changes.

• Your individual needs. Depending on your personal requirements, you electricity bill may be greatly influenced to be higher or lower. And the more people you have in your home, the more the energy you’re likely to consume.

• Time of the year. During the winter months, you’re likely to use a lot more electricity and heating because the weather tends to be colder.

• Your property’s exposure to natural elements. For instance a terraced home with houses on either side will be able to retain heat much longer and there less electricity and heating than a fully detached home.

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.

how much to install solar panels and battery?

How Much To Install Solar Panels And Battery?

Are you thinking about installing solar panels and battery in your home and wondering how much the installation is going to cost? Well, you’re not alone. This is one of the most commonly asked questions in the solar world, but unfortunately a precise answer can not be provided. This is mainly due to the fact that solar panel systems come in varying sizes which is the main influencing factor that determines how much electricity that can be generated. In other words, the larger the system, the more the electricity that’ll be produced to your home’s benefit.

Generally, for a solar system size of 1kW, the average cost of the solar panel ranges between £1800 to £1850, 2kW is between £3600 to £3700, solar panel size of 3kW ranges between £5500 to £5600 and finally, 4kW is between £6000 to £6050. For example, with the aforementioned prices in mind, the cost of solar panels for a standard 3 bedroom house will range between £5520 to £6040 as the high electricity demands will need the installation of 3 to 4kW solar system size.

Meanwhile the installation cost of solar batteries is also dependent on a number of influencing factors like the size as well as the make of the battery. Generally, you can expect to spend within the range of £500 to £2000 to install your batteries depending on aforementioned factors. In the event whereby you’ll be retrofitting, you might also need to include an additional cost of £1000 for an inverter. However, it’s important to note that there are only quite a few hybrid systems which are able to combine a battery storage with an inverter.

can you replace storage heaters with electric radiators?

Can You Replace Storage Heaters With Electric Radiators?

The short answer to this question is yes. If your outdated storage heater is not heating your home the way it should, you’ll find a better replacement in electric radiators.

Being more modern and efficient, electric radiators offer a wide range of benefits which storage heaters can only dream of. Let’s have a look.

• Unlike storage heaters, electric radiators do not need to be charged up the night before which makes it totally controllable as you do not have to guess what your heating needs will turn out to be the next day.

• The above benefit leads to an even better one as the controllability quality of electric radiators makes them a lot more efficient than storage heaters. Electric radiators usually comes with programmable timers and thermostats which allows you to set various heating schedules for each of your rooms, meaning you’re only heating when and where its needed.

• Unlike some storage heaters, electric radiators do not cause wall blackening and also happen to more elegant and stylish.

• Electric radiators are not tough on allergies like storage heaters as they do not depend mainly on convection to heat

• Electric radiators also have an easy installation process with all you need to do to switch from storage heater to one being the removal of the former and inserting the radiators into the sockets.

However, if you want to make a switch to electric radiators, there’s the need to change to a standard electricity tariff from your economy tariff. And while the standard electricity tariff rates may be more expensive than the night time rate provided by Economy 7, the standard tariff rates are a bit cheaper than the daytime Economy rate. You’ll also get to use much less of electricity while also saving money on your heating bills and more.

how does solar thermal generate electricity?

Are you thinking of installing solar thermal systems in your home or property and wondering exactly how it works to generate electricity? Regardless of your motive, in this article you’ll learn in simple details how solar thermal is how solar thermal doesn't provide electricity for your home.

If you are looking to generate electricity for your home then Solar PV are able to generate electricity simply by absorbing and focusing sunlight in such a way to create a temperature level that’s high enough to generate the much needed electricity. There are two main components that comes with the solar energy collectors of each. These two components include, the reflectors ( mirrors), which works to absorb and concentrate the sunlight onto a receiver. In several types of the solar thermal power systems, a heat transfer fluid is then heated and distributed in the receiver so as to generate steam. Once the steam as been produced, it’s then transported to the turbine where it’s turned into a mechanical energy, which in turn powers the generator to produce electricity.

Solar thermal power or electric systems are usually embedded with a tracking system which keeps the sunlight concentrated on the receiver all day long as the sun changes position in the sky. They also come with a wide array of collectors which works of distribute the heat absorbed to a turbine as well as the generator. A lot of solar thermal power facilities will gave two or more plants with different arrays and generators.

Solar thermal power systems can also have a thermal energy storage system component whose work is to permit the solar collector system to heat an energy storage system during the day while energy storage system’s generated heat is incorporated in the production of electricity at night or during a cloudy weather when there’s not much sunlight.

Electrician help and advice

Is it Worth Installing Solar Panels in the UK? Published: 29/04/2023 Solar panels are devices that convert sunlight into electricity by the photovoltaic (PV) effect. In recent years, solar energy has become an increasingly popular source of renewable energy worldwide. The UK has seen a surge in solar panel installations, but is it worth installing solar panels in the UK? This article will discuss the pros […] Read this article
Solar Panel Maintenance: Tips and Tricks Published: 18/04/2023 Solar panels are a great way to generate renewable energy and reduce your electricity bills. However, just like any other technology, they require regular maintenance to ensure their optimal performance. In this article, we will provide you with some useful tips and tricks to maintain your solar panels and keep them working efficiently for many […] Read this article
How to Finance Your Solar Panel System in the UK Published: 17/04/2023 Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular way to generate electricity in the UK. However, the cost of installing a solar panel system can be high, which may deter some homeowners from investing in one. Fortunately, there are several financing options available that can help you to finance your solar panel system in the UK. […] Read this article

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