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The truth about cheap EICRs — what most electricians won't tell you

A £75 EICR sounds like a bargain. But the business model behind it often leads to remedial work lists worth thousands that you may not actually need. Here's what a proper EICR involves, what the observation codes really mean, and how to protect yourself as a homeowner or landlord.

calendar_today May 2026 · schedule 8 min read · Consumer advice

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Consumer Safety

RCD protection — why some circuits in your home may not be protected, and what it means

Split load boards, unprotected lighting circuits, and what to do after a water leak near your electrics. What RCD protection actually does — and what happens without it.

calendar_todayMay 2026 · schedule7 min read

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Consumer Unit & Safety

Do I actually need a new consumer unit? What your electrician might not be telling you

When a fuseboard upgrade is genuinely needed — and when it isn’t. The cheap EICR scare tactic explained, and the five questions to ask before you agree to anything.

calendar_todayMay 2026 · schedule8 min read

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Home Safety

Battery or hardwired smoke alarm — it’s not just about the cost

Why the £8.99 supermarket alarm could cost you thousands in a disputed insurance claim. What hardwired interlinked alarms actually provide — and why landlords especially need certified installation.

calendar_todayMay 2026 · schedule7 min read

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Consumer Unit & Safety

I’ve got a split load board — what are my actual options?

Partial RCBO upgrade, full consumer unit replacement, or do nothing? The three options explained honestly — with costs, pros and cons, and the questions to ask before agreeing to any work.

calendar_todayMay 2026 · schedule8 min read

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EV charger installation — what to expect and how to avoid being overcharged

OZEV grant eligibility, what’s included in a proper installation, and the questions to ask any electrician before you book.

electrical_services Fault Finding & Troubleshooting

Step-by-step guides for when something stops working. Use these alongside our Emergency Electrical Guide or on their own.

Fault Finding

My RCD keeps tripping — step-by-step guide for UK homeowners

Your RCD has tripped and won’t stay reset. Calm, practical steps: how to identify a clean trip vs a live fault, isolate circuits, and trace a faulty appliance — and when to stop and call.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule10 min read

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Fault Finding

Intermittent RCD tripping — why it happens and what the pattern tells you

Trips at a specific time of day, when certain things run, or seemingly at random. How to read the pattern, what earth leakage means in plain English, and whether it’s urgent.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule8 min read

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Fault Finding

MCB tripped — what it means and what to do

A single circuit has tripped. This is different to an RCD trip — here’s how to tell overload from fault, how to reset it correctly, and when it’s a sign of something deeper.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule6 min read

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Fault Finding

How to isolate hardwired appliances — boiler, hob, oven, extractor fan

Can’t unplug it? A room-by-room guide to switching off hardwired appliances when you’re troubleshooting a fault — isolation switches, FCUs, and consumer unit circuits explained.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule8 min read

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Background knowledge that makes troubleshooting easier — know your equipment before you need to use it.

Reference Guide

What type of consumer unit do I have? A UK homeowner’s visual guide

Rewirable fuses, cartridge fuses, MCB split-load, full RCBO, AFDD — with diagrams. Identify your board type and understand what it means before a fault forces you to find out.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule12 min read

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Reference Guide

What is an RCBO? And do you have one in your consumer unit?

An RCBO combines RCD and MCB protection in one device. Here’s what that means for fault behaviour, how to spot if you have them, and why only one circuit trips instead of half the house.

calendar_todayJun 2026 · schedule5 min read

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Honest electrical advice from a registered local team

The truth about cheap EICRs — what most electricians won't tell you

RCD protection — why some circuits in your home may not be protected, and what it means

Do I actually need a new consumer unit? What your electrician might not be telling you

Battery or hardwired smoke alarm — it’s not just about the cost

I’ve got a split load board — what are my actual options?

EV charger installation — what to expect and how to avoid being overcharged

My RCD keeps tripping — step-by-step guide for UK homeowners

Intermittent RCD tripping — why it happens and what the pattern tells you

MCB tripped — what it means and what to do

How to isolate hardwired appliances — boiler, hob, oven, extractor fan

What type of consumer unit do I have? A UK homeowner’s visual guide

What is an RCBO? And do you have one in your consumer unit?

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