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Christmas lights energy efficiency
Nothing says Christmas quite like Christmas lights! Whether it’s your tradition to deck the entire house with bright, coloured displays or you like to keep things a little more low-key with simple ro [...]
Sockets installed with USB points
With the growing number of electronic devices that charge via USB, access to additional USB charging points is becoming increasingly important. Using a computer to charge USB devices is not always pr [...]
Tenants safety in your rented home
Every year around 70 deaths and 350,000 injuries in UK homes are caused by faulty electrics and electrical equipment. Almost half of all domestic fires are caused by electricity. And if you live in [...]
Electrics Tripping – Checks before calling Electrician
Tripping rcd troubleshooting An RCD tripping is referred to as ‘nuisance tripping’ by many. In a large percentage of tests electricians confirm they work as designed. Residual current devices detect [...]
Electrical safety in Rental property
Landlords - your electrical safety obligations Electrical Safety First has found that landlords are exposing themselves to significant financial risks, from fines and invalidated insurance, through n [...]
How Electricians in Plymouth can solve your electrical problems
Why Hire an Electrician in Plymouth? When you are faced with an electrical problem or installation in your home or office, you are also faced with the question – do I need to hire an electrician? The [...]
CCTV guide to what you can record
If you are considering investing in a CCTV system for your home or commercial space, or already have, it can be handy to know what you can and can’t do with it. A CCTV system includes the CCTV camera [...]
Nest door bell
Nest Door bell with video capture The NEST bell is a must have device to make your home safer, never miss a parcel delivery and capture the rouges who pray on the vulnerable and even deter them from [...]
Three best electricians in Plymouth award
We have won a award as one of the three best rated electricians in Plymouth 2018. This is in representation of our commitment to excellent customer service making sure the customers get what they pay [...]
Read this before buying an Electric Shower
Watt Electric Shower kW Do I Need? Knowing which kW electric shower you need is a difficult thing to understand if you’re not an electrician but in this electric shower wattage guide we’ll give you [...]
House Buyers beware
Buyer Beware There were nearly 2.5 million residential sales in the UK in 2014-15. However, research carried out by Electrical Safety First found that only 37% of buyers had the electrics checked bef [...]
Why LED lighting is important
The key feature that makes this material so useful with LED lights is that when the material interacts with light, it produces unique properties unlike any other material previously used in LED light [...]
10 percent discount when mention this promotion
Goodwin Electrical are running a promotion from 10 July 2018 to 19 July 2018 where you will get 10% discount* when mentioning this promotion. We are your local NICEIC plymouth electrician experts who [...]
Are there Electrical Problems in your home? – Know the Signs
Do you have flickering lights in your house? High bills and damaged appliances can all be a sign of electrical problems on your home circuit. Recognizing these early warning signs can help you protect [...]
Energy saving ideas for business and home
For many small businesses, finding savings, no matter how small, is very important for the bottom line. If you have business premises then costs can spiral, particularly in a cold climate like Scotlan [...]
Victim Care Support Electrician
We support VICTIMS OF CRIME and are a member of Victim Care Services Network run by Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall. We became a member through our membership of Trading Standards [...]
House Rewire Costs
Rewiring a house is a major job and will require the services of a skilled electrician. Over the last decade or so, rules and regulations have altered, so the older your property is the more chance of [...]
Electrical Inspection Before Buying a Home
Before you buy a home, you should have a professional inspect the electrical installation and its components. Don't rely on a certificate more than a few months old due to problems which could have oc [...]