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March 1, 2014 / Last updated : March 1, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Emergency call out to Booterstown Friday morning

Got a call out yesterday morning. Customer had no electricity  in their home. I called out and had to replace the main switch fuse. Job done and dusted by 10am

February 27, 2014 / Last updated : March 14, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Electric Shower. How to switch them off.

Electric Showers are fantastic and can save a lot of water and power if used properly. Electric showers instantly heat the water required. However when turning off the shower the following procedure should be followed to prolong the life of the shower. Turn power control to min power. Maximum flow Turn Temperature control to cold […]

February 26, 2014 / Last updated : February 26, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Burnt out shower switch in Dalkey

Got a call from a customer in Dalkey. They said their shower wasn’t working and that they got a fishy smell in the Bathroom. On checking out the pull cord switch this is what I found. If you see any discolouration of switches, get unusual smells or if switches feel warm or hot to touch there […]

February 24, 2014 / Last updated : February 24, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Working in Ballsbridge this morning

Replacing down lighters this morning in Ballsbridge. The ceiling was damaged where the old downlighters were. So first of all I had to repair the ceiling, which I did last Friday. Then this morning I drilled out new neat holes in the ceiling and fitted the  new light fittings. The customer was delighted with the […]

February 23, 2014 / Last updated : February 23, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Dangerous work in Shankill. All work must be certified

 I came across this the other day while working in the Shankill area. Someone had wrapped the wires around each other and used Duck tape to cover them. The lights in the house stopped working. Luckily not too much overheating on the cable. This could have caused a serious fire. Electricity is not to be […]

February 21, 2014 / Last updated : February 21, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Busy week working in Greystones, Dalkey, Sallynoggin, Ballsbridge and Rathmichael Shankill

Busy  start to week wiring in new security lighting in Greystones, then connection up gas boiler also in Greystones. Repairing faulty socket circuit in Dalkey and fixing shower in Sallynoggin.  Replaced extractor fans in Ballsbridge and Rathmichael. Also fitted 11 LED lights in Ballsbridge. Fitting new light fittings in Dalkey today.

February 8, 2014 / Last updated : February 8, 2014 David Carraher Uncategorized

Working in Blackrock and Killiney

Working in Blackrock installing a new extractor fan and then up to Killiney  to do a few bits and pieces for a customer. They wanted a simple timer on their central heating. So I gave them a few options, they decided to go for the same timer as on  their immersion heater. After installing the […]

February 6, 2014 / Last updated : February 6, 2014 David Carraher General Information

Working in Rathfarnham moving outside meter box

Lucky today with the weather, a customer is getting a new porch door in and needed the outside meter box moved about 14 inches. Job completed in great weather. Big thanks to ESB crew who were very obliging and helpful. They even made me a cup of tea.

February 5, 2014 / Last updated : February 5, 2014 David Carraher General Information

Delighted to have helped out DMC events Shankill (Childrens, teenagers and kids parties)

Helped Dave of DMC events fit out the lighting in the Disco Cube in Shankill. The Disco Cube is owned and run by DMC events and caters for kids and teenagers parties. If you have a need for a party venue, contact DMC events at www.dmcevents.ie    

February 5, 2014 / Last updated : February 5, 2014 David Carraher General Information

Working in Dalkey and Foxrock, fixing outside lights

Moved switch for outside light in Dalkey yesterday morning. The weather was great. Yesterday afternoon had to replace a halogen security light up near the eaves on a house in Foxrock. As soon as I got up the ladder the heavens opened. Drenched to the skin and cold for the rest of the evening. Both […]

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