I replaced this old outdoor socket with a much newer design, not only will it keep the water out even when something is plugged in but it also has a built-in WiFi extender. After a quick, one-button set-up there is now a WiFi signal all the way...read more
Last week I was called out to remove an unused, old burglar alarm from a property. The alarm wasn't working when they purchased the house and didn't want the discoloured sensors and keypad on the walls. After a little bit of investigation work I...read more
In this blog post, I will give an overview of what LEDs are and why, and how, you should switch your light bulbs to energy-efficient LEDs. What does LED stand for? LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode, which is the little conductive bit on the...read more
I am a local domestic electrician based in Tadcaster. As I write this, I am getting set up to work on my own, which is a bit of a leap from working within a large business for years. I don't have the decades of experience that some large firms...read more
Thank you for checking out the Electrician's Blog, hopefully, this will fill up with plenty of useful information. I intend to share a mixture of different subjects, including energy-saving (and money-saving) tips for your homes, examples of the...read more