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04 Feb 2023
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Are You Looking For Commercial Electrical Contractors In Lancashire?

So, you are searching for a commercial electrical contractor, what things should you be looking for?

Commercial electrical services are different and can be more technical than standard domestic services. When choosing your commercial electrical contractor, these are the five things we think you should be considering and asking them.

  1. Is the electrical contractor registered with the NICEIC as an approved contractor? There are other schemes available such as Napit registration, however, the NICEIC approved contractor scheme is the benchmark for commercial and industrial electrical contractors. Each registered contractor has a registration number, Our number is 617331
  2. Is your commercial electrical contractors insured for the correct work? One area where sometimes the contractor may not be insured is for 3 phase electrical installation. You should be able to check this easily on your electrical contractor’s insurance certificate.
  3. Are the commercial electrical contractors experienced in commercial electrical work? Domestic and commercial electrical work is very different with a whole host of different hazards. Isolating 3 phase machines, working in 3 phase distribution boards and commercial electrical testing are some areas where you need experienced electrical contractors. Ask your electrical contractor who will be carrying out the work and what experience the technicians have.
    • Is your commercial electrical contractor experienced in fire alarms and emergency lighting? Fire alarms are designed, installed and maintained under different British standards, BS-5839-6:2019+2020, emergency lighting falls under BS-5266 8 2004. Working on these systems can add additional hazards in your commercial building, ask if your contractor has experience working on your systems.
    • Can your commercial electrical contractor demonstrate past commercial electrical projects? Your contractor should be able to evidence past projects and talk you though a couple of past projects. This will give you confidence in the company’s skills and experience to carry out your commercial electrical project.

    If you are looking for a commercial electrician click here for a local list of contractors https://www.google.com/search?q=commercial+electricians+near+me&rlz=1C1CHZN_enGB941GB941&oq=commercial+electricians+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l9.12328j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

    You can check out a couple of our recent commercial projects here https://www.fyldecohttps://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/industrial-warehouse-rewiring-in-warrington/astrewires.co.uk/two-bedroomed-rewire-in-november-2022/ and here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/sika-plastics-training-building-socket-upgrades/

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      02 Feb 2023
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      Industrial Warehouse Rewiring In Warrington

      This week one of our FCR Electrical teams have been over in Warrington completing a warehouse rewire.

      This property has recently been moved into from a neighbouring warehouse and our clients Plastichem Limited needed the move to be as smooth and problem free as possible so as not to disrupt manufacturing. To learn more about our clients Plastichem you can check out their website here http://www.plastichem.co.uk/

      Our first task was to agree a layout of the new building as to where all the machines and equipment was going to be sited and relocated to

      Once the positions had been agreed, we had a walk round with the site supervisor discussing the plans for the rewire.

      To get this warehouse up to spec for the new tenants we rewired all circuits that was required for the machinery. Most circuits were wired in steel wired armoured. We also installed two additional three phase distribution panels, 110v socket circuits and carried out an EICR electrical inspection on completion.

      Our clients move into the premises has gone without too many issues which enabled them to carry on with manufacturing.

      When rewiring industrial units it is always best practice to inspect the current installation first by carrying out a full EICR of the electrics. This will identify the initial condition of the installation  and flag up any problems or potential electrical dangers.

      If you require additional sockets or lighting depending on the age it is usually best to rewire the circuits, doing this ensures there is no electrical faults in the future which could disrupt your business activities. Once rewired and in service, if you carry out regular electrical inspections to the installation you should have trouble free electrics minimising down time.

      If you are considering rewiring your business premises then please fill in the below form to arrange a free consultation. You can check out other commercial installations here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/sika-plastics-training-building-socket-upgrades/

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        01 Feb 2023
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        Three Bedroomed Rewire In Fleetwood

        This week electrical rewire is a three bedroomed mid terraced house in Fleetwood. This project was a tricky project to execute. The property is a mid-terraced house with solid concrete floors and laminate flooring in the rear room. With he property having solid floors downstairs it meant all of the cables had to be installed through the first floor joists. This resulted in more flooring needing to be lifted than usual.

        Before our clients purchased this property they purchased an EICR (Electrical installation condition report) which on completion identified that the property would benefit from an electrical rewire. If you are purchasing a property older than 25 years old we always recommend having an EICR carried out so you know the condition of the wiring and have no nasty surprises once moved in.

        Originally the property was going to be empty which always makes rewiring your home easier. However, due to delays in the completion dates on this property our clients had to move into the property.

        This added extra challenges to the project. Our clients were going to be living in the property, they have two nervous house cats and one of our clients works from home.

        First issue, we could not leave our customers with no power for any length of time due to the working from home situation. We had to ensure that the rewiring was carried out so that we could energise the new circuits as we went to minimise disruption.

        Our original target for completion of this project was five days. Our clients already had other trades booked in to follow on from us which meant, even with the extra work load we had to meet our client’s deadline.

        We are pleased that we managed to complete this project in the five days allocated to us completing the work at 6.00pm on the Friday. After all of the dust, disruption and inconvenience we was pleased to hand over this project along with the relevant electrical certificates.

        Feel free to check out some of our other rewiring projects here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/bungalow-rewire-in-fleetwood/ and here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/two-bedroomed-rewire-in-november-2022/

        If you are considering rewiring your home, or have any questions about rewiring your home, please download our Ebook guide to rewiring your house.

        You can keep up to date with our rewiring projects by heading over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fyldecoastrewires

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          01 Feb 2023
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          5 Things To Consider When Rewiring Your Kitchen

          Having a new kitchen installed in your home is a great way to add value to your property. Ensuring your kitchen electrical installation is up to standards and current regulations is really important as if the installation is in a poor condition, then you may need to remove your new kitchen to repair or rewire your kitchen.

          Here are five things to consider before installing your kitchen.

          1. If your property is over 25 years old it is advisable to rewire the kitchen circuit, cable manufacturers only guarantee pvc cables for around 25 years. If you are installing a new kitchen, it is reasonable to expect your kitchen to last at least ten years, this would result in the original wiring being around 35-40 years old. At this age you can expect wiring faults and problems which may result in having to remove your kitchen to repair.
          2. Modern kitchens have many more electrical appliances installed than in previous generations. This can range from two ovens, dishwashers, warming draws, microwave grills, tumble dryers, hot taps to name a few. Rewiring your kitchen taking into consideration all of the new appliances that will be installed is a wise move and ensures your kitchen electrical installation is up to the demands of modern life.
          3. If you make alterations to your existing wiring and add additional sockets, then these sockets will need RCD protection. If your wiring is 25-30 years old your current socket circuits may not be RCD protected. Installing a new consumer unit to current wiring regulations would be a perfect time when upgrading your kitchen. This would ensure your installation is keeping up with current wiring regulations. This will help if you ever come to sell your property.
          4. Your new kitchen layout may be different to your current kitchen layout. If you need to alter the locations of sockets and switches it makes sense to rewire the circuits. It is just the same amount of work to alter an electrical circuit as it is to rewire your kitchen circuit. Rewiring your kitchen will give you peace of mind that the circuit will not fail and cause wiring issues in the future.
          5. Rewiring your property adds value to your home. Rewiring your house can cause disruption and lots of dust as does installing a new kitchen. Carrying out both jobs at the same time limits dust, disruption, and inconvenience. Rewiring your home and installing a new kitchen are two of the most disruptive but rewarding jobs to be carried out in your home. What better way than to do them at the same time?
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          If you are considering installing a new kitchen to your home and are unsure about the condition of your electrical installation, your first point of call is to book in with Fylde Coast rewires for a free consultation. Our engineers will be able to advise you on the age of the electrical installation and any upgrades you may require. Please fill out the below form to book an appointment today!

          If you are considering a new kitchen, check out Howdens range of kitchens here https://www.howdens.com/help-and-advice/inspiration/kitchen-makeovers/100-beautiful-kitchens

          Thinking of rewiring your house? Please check out these rewiring projects we have recently carried out https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/bungalow-rewire-in-fleetwood/

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