A MAN HAS been fined €3,000 for pretending to be a registered electrician and carrying out electrical work illegally. At Dublin District Court today, Peter Knowles from Kildare was found guilty on two counts: illegally carrying out restricted electrical work and portraying himself as a registered electrical contractor. This is the first successful prosecution of […]

Got an emergency call out to Dalkey this morning. The customers hob was blowing the cooker fuse as soon as it was switched on. The hob needed replacing as two plates and a simmerstat were gone. Got a new one in Power City Sallynoggin and had it installed by 11am. The customer was very happy. […]

Was working in Sandycove on Thursday morning and was on my way to Bray when I got an emergency call to Dalkey. A customer had no electricity. Was able to drop in and sort out the problem and still on time for appointment in Bray.

Very busy week so far, from wiring shower in Goatstown to fitting LED under press lighting in Bray. Fitting priority shower switch in Blackrock.

A customer called me early this morning as their alarm would not stop ringing. Had the job sorted  by 7:30. If you have an alarm in your home you should get it serviced yearly.

Busy fitting heat detector in a kitchen in Loughlinstown, also fitted a carbon monoxide detector. Then down to Cabinteely to do second fix on lights and sockets in a house.

RCD, RCBO, ELCB is probably the best electrical safety device you can have in your home. These devices save lives. Please ensure you test yours at least every three months. If you have an electric shower then it is imperative that your shower is protected by either an RCD or RCBO. If you are unsure […]

Got a call from a plumber who had installed a new shower in a house in Dalkey. The new shower wasn’t working. Very quickly discovered the neutral conductor in the switch had burnt out. Luckily no fire caused and I replaced the faulty switch.

Very busy week this week, from no supply calls in Dalkey and Cabinteely to fixing faulty lighting in Blackrock and Stillorgan. Checking switches in Bray and new wiring in Sandycove, Sallynoggin. Wiring up new security lighting in Dun Laoghaire. Trying to get a lot done this week as I am away on a training course […]

An old work mate gave me a ring and said there that  the plastic housing on his fuse board was melting. He was wondering if I could call over in the next few days. I told his that it was dangerous and I would be over within 15 minutes. When I got there the main […]