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We're here to help and support residents of Tamworth and the surrounding area who are looking for an Electrician or require advice about their electrical projects.

Ever noticed how hot an old halogen downlight get so hot?Halogen lamps produce a significant amount of heat as well as l...
21/08/2026

Ever noticed how hot an old halogen downlight get so hot?

Halogen lamps produce a significant amount of heat as well as light.

That heat isn't only something you notice underneath the fitting. A lot of it ends up above the ceiling, where the fitting, lampholder, wiring and surrounding materials are located.

On older installations, I sometimes find:

⚡ Brittle or heat-damaged lampholders
⚡ Discoloured fittings
⚡ Deteriorated cable ends
⚡ Old transformers still above the ceiling
⚡ Insulation sitting too close to unsuitable fittings

Modern LED downlights run considerably cooler and use much less electricity.

That doesn't mean every halogen installation is automatically unsafe, but if your downlights are old, regularly blowing lamps or showing signs of heat damage, they're worth having checked.

📞 Carl: 01827 799 876
📍 Tamworth & surrounding areas

💡 Are your halogen downlights costing you money?Older halogen downlights can use considerably more electricity than mode...
20/08/2026

💡 Are your halogen downlights costing you money?

Older halogen downlights can use considerably more electricity than modern LED fittings.

For example, 10 x 50W halogen lamps use around 500W when they’re all switched on.

Replace those with 10 x 6W LED fittings and the lighting load drops to around 60W. All with no loss in brightness or control.

That’s a big difference, particularly in kitchens, hallways and living areas where the lights might be on for several hours every day.

LED fittings also normally last much longer, meaning fewer blown lamps and less time changing bulbs.

If your home still has older halogen downlights, upgrading them can be one of the simpler ways of reducing the amount of electricity your lighting uses.

📍 Tamworth & surrounding areas
📞 Carl: 01827 799 876

🔌 **We've been Upgrading several old consumer units with one modern installation**This job was at a special needs care h...
19/08/2026

🔌 **We've been Upgrading several old consumer units with one modern installation**

This job was at a special needs care home in Tamworth shows why consumer unit upgrades aren’t always a simple swap.

The installation had been added to over time, with multiple old boards in different locations, some circuits without RCD protection, and cabling that needed better support.

Testing was carried out first to assess the condition of the existing circuits before any work began.

We then removed the old boards, extended circuits where needed, and installed new containment to bring everything neatly into one modern consumer unit.

The new board includes:

⚡ Surge protection
⚡ Individual RCBO protection for each circuit
⚡ Improved cable containment
⚡ Spare ways for future use

With RCBO protection, a fault on one circuit is far less likely to affect others.

**Do you always need a new consumer unit?**

Not always. Some older boards are still serviceable. An EICR is often the best first step to understand the condition of the installation.

🏠 Most domestic consumer unit replacements are completed in a day.

💷 Consumer unit upgrades start from £450, depending on the installation.

You’ll receive a written quote upfront, plus full certification and Building Regulations notification once complete.

📍 Consumer unit and fuseboard upgrades throughout Tamworth and surrounding areas

If you’re unsure whether yours needs replacing, get in touch and I’ll advise on the best next step.

🔌 Need Extra Sockets in Your Home?A recent job near Cadogan Road in Dosthill is a good example of why socket positions m...
18/08/2026

🔌 Need Extra Sockets in Your Home?

A recent job near Cadogan Road in Dosthill is a good example of why socket positions matter.

Our client was having fitted wardrobes installed, which would have covered the existing sockets and left the bedroom short of usable power points.

Rather than relying on extension leads afterwards, we:

⚡ Moved the existing sockets to more useful positions
⚡ Added additional sockets where they were actually needed
⚡ Installed a supply for an external light
⚡ Ran the new cabling neatly underneath the accessible floor
⚡ Tested the completed work and provided the appropriate certification

The result was a much cleaner bedroom layout, with sockets positioned around how the room would actually be used rather than hidden behind furniture.

Older homes around Tamworth and the surrounding areas often simply don’t have enough sockets for modern life. TVs, routers, computers, chargers and lamps soon turn one or two sockets into a tangle of extension leads and multiway adaptors.

Before adding sockets, I always check and test the existing circuit first. This includes making sure it has suitable RCD protection and checking how the existing sockets and any spurs have been wired.

💷 Additional socket work starts from £175, subject to a free survey and inspection.

Your quotation clearly sets out the agreed labour and materials before any work begins, so you know what you’re paying for.

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📞 Need extra sockets in Tamworth or the surrounding areas?

Call Carl on 01827 799 876 to arrange a free survey and quotation.

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQs: Quick RecapThinking about replacing an old fuse board in Tamworth?Over the last few posts I’...
29/07/2026

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQs: Quick Recap

Thinking about replacing an old fuse board in Tamworth?

Over the last few posts I’ve covered the main questions homeowners usually ask before booking a consumer unit upgrade:

• How much does it cost?
• What is included?
• How long does it take?
• What affects the price?
• Do you get testing and certification?

As a guide, my consumer unit upgrades start from £550, including materials, full testing, certification and Building Regulations notification.

The final price depends on the number of circuits, the condition of the existing wiring, and whether any faults need sorting before the new board can be safely fitted.

For a free phone consultation or home visit in Tamworth, call 01827 799 876.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.tamworthelectricians.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-consumer-unit-upgrade-cost-tamworth

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 5 of 5Do I get testing and certification with a consumer unit upgrade?Yes. A proper consumer u...
22/07/2026

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 5 of 5

Do I get testing and certification with a consumer unit upgrade?

Yes. A proper consumer unit upgrade should include testing, certification and Building Regulations notification.

Before the new board is fitted, the existing circuits are tested so any faults can be identified. Once the new consumer unit is installed, the work is tested again and an Electrical Installation Certificate is issued.

This gives you a clear record of the work carried out and helps show that the installation has been upgraded properly.

For a free phone consultation or home visit in Tamworth, call 01827 799 876.

Read the full guide here:
https://www.tamworthelectricians.co.uk/blog/how-much-does-consumer-unit-upgrade-cost-tamworth

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 4 of 5What affects the cost of a consumer unit upgrade?The main things that affect the price a...
20/07/2026

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 4 of 5

What affects the cost of a consumer unit upgrade?

The main things that affect the price are the number of circuits, the condition of the existing wiring, and whether any faults need putting right before the new consumer unit can be safely fitted.

Some homes are straightforward. Others have had years of alterations, extra sockets, old spurs or DIY additions that only become clear once proper testing is carried out.

That is why I offer a free phone consultation and home visit before quoting, so you know what is involved before any work is agreed.

For a free consumer unit upgrade quote in Tamworth, call 01827 799 876.

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 3 of 5How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?Most consumer unit upgrades take around 4 to ...
17/07/2026

Consumer Unit Upgrade FAQ 3 of 5

How long does a consumer unit upgrade take?

Most consumer unit upgrades take around 4 to 6 hours, depending on the number of circuits and the condition of the existing wiring.

Before the new board is fitted, the circuits need to be tested properly. If faults are found, they may need sorting before the upgrade can be completed safely.

That is why I always check the existing installation first and give a clear quote before the work goes ahead.

For a free phone consultation or home visit in Tamworth, call 01827 799 876.

A recently completed garden room and hot tub power installation off Tamworth Road in Tamworth.We installed a dedicated e...
17/07/2026

A recently completed garden room and hot tub power installation off Tamworth Road in Tamworth.

We installed a dedicated electrical supply from the house to the garden room, including a new consumer unit with separate protected circuits for the lighting, sockets and hot tub.

The installation also included surge protection, weatherproof outdoor sockets and a local isolator for the hot tub, with the external cable routed neatly around the property and along the garden boundary.

Everything was fully tested and certified on completion.

Planning power for a garden room, summerhouse, hot tub or outdoor building?

Tamworth Electricians
NAPIT registered
Tamworth and surrounding areas

What is included in a consumer unit upgrade?A proper consumer unit upgrade is more than just swapping the old fuse box f...
15/07/2026

What is included in a consumer unit upgrade?

A proper consumer unit upgrade is more than just swapping the old fuse box for a new one.

My usual upgrade includes a modern metal consumer unit, individual RCBO protection on each circuit, surge protection, full testing, certification, Building Regulations notification and clear circuit labelling.

The existing circuits are tested before the new unit is fitted, because any faults need finding before they get hidden behind a shiny new board.

For a free phone consultation or home visit in Tamworth, call 01827 799 876.

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