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 […]

Busy day today, fixing socket circuit in Sandyford, then up to Killiney to wire up some LED down lighters. Then to Dalkey to check out a Gas boiler installation. Then up to Sallynoggin to wire up a light. Finally a call to Sandycove to look at a faulty light.

How to test an RCD and save your life – YouTube.   RCD’s should be tested at least every three months to ensure they are working properly.  

Got a call from a customer in Monkstown yesterday morning. They had no hot water and had a young child. Dropped over and sorted out the problem quickly. Later on got a call to Leopardstown to check out a leak on an immersion tank that also sorted out quickly. Then got a call from another […]

First thing this morning had to supply and fit a fan heater in a bathroom in Dalkey, also fix two lights in the house. Then up to Sallynoggin for 1st fix on a rebuild of a home. Then up to Sandyford to collect my multimeter which was in for calibration.