Solar PV and battery storage
Comparing solar panel and battery quotes: what should be included?
Compare solar panel and battery quotes with a practical checklist covering equipment, installation, estimated performance, paperwork and aftercare.
Read the guidePower cuts & faults
What to do if your electricity goes off
Work out who to contact, what you can check safely and how to stay safe while the power is off.
Read the guideFault finding
Why do my electrics keep tripping?
What a tripped switch can mean, what to note and when to stop resetting it.
Read the guideSafety at home
Socket warning signs and extension leads
Recognise damage and overheating, and avoid putting too much demand on one socket.
Read the guideLeaks & water damage
Water near your electrics: what to do
Keep clear of wet electrical equipment and know what needs checking before power is restored.
Read the guideInspection & testing
What is an EICR?
Plan an inspection, understand the report and separate testing from remedial work.
Read the guidePlanning your project
Planning lighting for your home
Prepare a useful lighting brief before fittings are bought or decorating begins.
Read the guideProperty improvements
Planning a more useful loft
Consider access, insulation, ventilation and storage as one practical plan.
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