March 16, 2020 / Last updated : March 16, 2020 David Carraher Uncategorized

Covid-19 Update Due to the current situation with the Covid-19 virus, Carraher Electrical will be covering emergency calls. So if you have no electricity, no sockets, cooker lights etc working we will call out and help you. All non emergency works will be deferred until after the crises.

January 26, 2020 / Last updated : January 26, 2020 David Carraher Uncategorized

Check your RCD is working and save a life.

January 18, 2020 / Last updated : January 18, 2020 David Carraher Uncategorized

Periodic Inspection Reports and Thermal imaging

While carrying out Periodic Inspection Reports we take Thermal Image Photographs to ensure there is no overheating of equipment. The above image was taken of a fuse board. the high temperate of 30C was caused by a contactor.

January 17, 2020 / Last updated : January 17, 2020 David Carraher Uncategorized

Solar PV Electricity

Carraher Electrical is now a registered company with SEAI for the installation of Solar PV. We can design, install and test Solar PV systems and assist in grant applications.

August 27, 2019 / Last updated : August 27, 2019 David Carraher Uncategorized

Recessed lighting can be dangerous

Even when recessed lighting is installed correctly, over time it may become dangerous. If halogen bulbs are used a tremendous amount of heat is transferred into the space between the ceiling and the floorboards above them. If someone moves the cables while doing some other work it may bring the cables into contact withe the […]

August 23, 2019 / Last updated : August 23, 2019 David Carraher Uncategorized

Emergency Lighting Testing

We carried out 4 emergency light tests this month. The premises tested were a factory, a shop, a cafe and a place of worship

June 12, 2019 / Last updated : June 12, 2019 David Carraher Uncategorized

Danger of using non certified electricians

May 29, 2019 / Last updated : May 29, 2019 David Carraher Uncategorized

Burnt Switch Fuse

Periodic Inspections could have prevented this type of occurance

May 27, 2019 / Last updated : May 27, 2019 David Carraher Uncategorized

Just completed PAT testing in shop in Dundrum

Just finished the yearly test of electrical equipment in a shop in Dundrum. It is a requirement by law for employers to ensure that all electrical equipment is safe. PAT testing is a great way to ensure this and each appliance is tagged that it has been tested. The employer also gets a copy of […]