Tameside Electrical Work
Electrical Work Needed? change/replace around your home such as sockets, switches, extractor fans, lights, bulbs, tubes, plugs, fuses etc.
Electrical Services
Do You Really Need an Electrician?
There are a LOT of misconceptions about electrical work. Like who can legally do what and do I have to employ an Electrician.
Trust me when I say even electricians argue this point!
Sometimes (believe it or not) down to lack of knowledge and sometimes because they insist that only “qualified” people can do any electrical work. They say this because they do not want to loose business. I get it but alas, for them at least this is not correct.
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Below are just a small selection of Electrical jobs I do
Replacement Bathroom Extractor Fan
If you have an extractor fan that is faulty and needs replacing I will supply and fit a replacement one.
Light Switch or Socket - Fitting
Replacing a light switch or socket - Switch or Socket to be supplied by customer. I can supply sockets and switches at additional cost.
Light Fitting - Fitting
This is to fit a light fitting supplied by customer.
If you have a faulty pendant I can supply and fit one of these if requested.
4x LED Recessed Ceiling Downlight
This is to REPLACE existing recessed lights not to install where there are no lights already in place.
It also includes the GU10 LED bulbs
Outside Double Socket
IP66 Rated Outdoor Weatherproof Double Switched Power Socket with Latching RCD The RCD protection cuts off power safely and prevents electrocution in the event of a fault, the latching operation means the unit returns to the original state when power is resumed.
LED Outside Floodlight - 50w
Supply and fit LED Outdoor floodlight. Note: This is to replace an old/broken light. So you must have wiring in place for this particular service! Security Light with Motion Sensor, 50W LED Floodlights, Waterproof IP66 LED Sensor Outdoor Light, High Output 5000LM PIR Flood Light, 150W HPS Light Equivalent Replaced, Daylight White
Light Switch - Supply and Fit
If you need to replace a light switch or socket because of a fault or damage I can do that. Perhaps you just fancy a change and want one or more changing that's not a problem either. Or perhaps you need a dimmer switch putting in.
Ring Floodlight Cam - FITTING ONLY
This is to Fit Ring Floodlight Cam. Ring Floodlight Camera supplied by you the customer. Removing old/existing floodlight and replace with the Ring device. If Wiring is not in place this can be supplied but please contact me FIRST!
Outside Wall Light - Supply and Fit
If you need to replace an Outside Light because of a fault or damage I can do that. Perhaps you just fancy a change and want one or more changing that's not a problem either.
Electrical Work - FAQs
Here is what you DO get.
- You get the grey box, which contains the thermostat and connectors.
- You get the two short hoses that connect to YOUR outside Hot & Cold taps.
- You also get free delivery and set up in the TAMESIDE AREA by me – Tameside Handyman.
What you do NOT get is the final hosepipe. Most people will already have a useable hosepipe.
You do NOT get the outside taps, which you need to connect “My Dog Shower” to!
I can install a Hot or Cold – or BOTH outside taps subject to conditions set out here – Outside Taps This service must be booked separately.
I have tried to keep the price as low as I can based on the cost of (ever increasing) parts and taking into account my labour costs.
The price is currently £130
I have always said, well yes I can but I don’t. The reasons I give are cost and practicality.
PRACTICALITY – more often than not I am installing under a kitchen sink.
This is challenging enough sometimes, due to space and being able to work around pipes and other such obstacles.
COST – Due the materials and labour it would, for many be too costly.
So after some thought I figured there must be a way to combat the objections of cost & practicality.
PRACTICALITY – To address the space issue I figured it would be best to use the space on the exterior wall.
Much more space there and no obstructions.
COST – Whilst there are parts and labour to take into account these can be fixed.
That helps me and YOU.
We both know exactly what it will cost with no nasty surprises.
Well as I say, and make it very clear when I am installing an outside hot tap – They are HOT !
Sounds obvious but if it is not temperature controlled then, just like it would inside the house it can, and will scald!! So if you are planning on using it for washing the dog you need to be able to control the temperature.
Now there is a way to sort of mix the hot and cold using a hose pipe and joining them together. BUT, this does not “control” the temperature. It just mixes the water. It can be very difficult to maintain a proper mix to maintain anything close to a suitable temperature using this method.
Also, another reason is that if you just use the hot tap to fill the pool or jacuzzi for example, you run the risk of damaging your hose pipe, especially the newer non kink flexi hoses. These can be damaged at too higher temp.
These are great for cleaning your dogs outside BUT also great for such things as filling hot tubs as it is quicker and more cost effective to use warm/heated water than trying to heat cold water using electric. And what about cleaning the car and paddling pools etc. etc.
The short answer is YES. You need a Hot & a COLD outside tap.
Furthermore they need to be within a reasonable proximity to each other. It is no good having one tap on the back of the house and the other on the front for example.
I can, in most cases install one or both of these taps if you do not currently have either of them.
Please refer to this page for more details – Outside Taps
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Many of my customers also opt for one of my other services at the same time.
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