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Reliable Electricians Cardiff - Are a local cardiff trustworthy family business providing reliable electrical services for our domestic and commercial clients giving them peace of mind for there homes and family. We Provide the following domestic services

New house wiring, Rewires and Partial rewires of exsisting properties, Wiring of extensions, Extra Sockets, Light points and Switches,Telephone

points, Bathroom and Kitchen fans, Shower installations Upgrading of exsisting systems, fitting of new Consumer units (fuse boards), Security lighting, Exterior lighting, Fire Alarms, Burglar Alarms, Closed Circuit TV, Complete Design Inspection and Test service, Gate Automation, Access Control. We Provide the following commercial services

Interior and exterior lighting systems, Power installations, Up grading of exsisting systems, Cable Management systems, Installation of new Distribution boards, Complete Inspection and Test Service.

⚡ Plug-In Solar & Your Consumer Unit — Why Does It Matter?When you buy a plug-in solar system, it’s easy to concentrate ...
04/09/2026

⚡ Plug-In Solar & Your Consumer Unit — Why Does It Matter?

When you buy a plug-in solar system, it’s easy to concentrate on the panels, inverter and how much electricity you could generate.

But what about the electrical equipment already inside your home?

Your consumer unit and RCD protection are an important part of the safety equation.

Plug-in solar can feed electricity back into your home’s electrical installation, so the type and condition of the protective devices need to be considered.

In particular, older installations may have protective devices that were never designed with small-scale generation in mind.

That’s why simply looking at the spare sockets in your house isn’t enough.

Before connecting plug-in solar, an electrician can assess the existing installation and identify whether any improvements should be considered.

☀️ Don’t just ask “Will it work?”

⚡ Ask “Is my electrical installation suitable

☀️ Plug-In Solar: Why You Shouldn’t Use an Extension LeadOne of the biggest mistakes homeowners could make with plug-in ...
03/09/2026

☀️ Plug-In Solar: Why You Shouldn’t Use an Extension Lead

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners could make with plug-in solar is assuming:

“It’s only a plug, so I can plug it in wherever I want.”

That’s not a good approach.

A plug-in solar system is generating electricity and feeding it into your home’s electrical installation. Using extension leads, trailing leads or multiway adaptors can introduce additional risks and isn’t the way these systems should simply be connected.

The connection point matters.

An electrician can check the socket, the circuit supplying it, the protective devices and the condition of the installation before you connect your solar system.

☀️ Solar generation can be a great way of making use of renewable energy.

⚡ But the electrical installation needs to be suitable too.

If you’re thinking about plug-in solar, don’t just find the nearest socket — find out whether that socket and circuit are suitable.

ReliableElectricians.co.uk
Cardiff Electrical Contractors

Bought a Plug-In Solar Panel? Don’t Plug It In Just Yet!Following on from our recent post about plug-in solar, we though...
01/09/2026

Bought a Plug-In Solar Panel? Don’t Plug It In Just Yet!

Following on from our recent post about plug-in solar, we thought it was worth explaining what an electrician can actually check before you connect one.

A plug-in solar system isn’t simply another appliance. It generates electricity and feeds it back into your home’s electrical installation.

Before connecting one, we can check:

🔌 The socket and circuit – Is the circuit suitable for the proposed connection?

⚡ RCD protection – Is the type of RCD installed appropriate for a system that can feed electricity back into the installation?

🔧 The condition of the wiring – Are there any signs of ageing, damage, loose connections or overheating?

🛡️ Earthing and bonding – Are the protective arrangements satisfactory?

🏠 The consumer unit – Is the existing protection suitable, particularly in older installations?

☀️ Other generation – Does the property already have solar PV, battery storage or another source of generation?

We can then explain whether your installation appears suitable, or whether any remedial work should be considered before connecting the system.

The aim isn’t to stop you installing solar — it’s to make sure your home is electrically ready for it.

If you’re in Cardiff and thinking about plug-in solar, talk to an electrician before you plug it in.

A small check now could prevent a much bigger problem later.

⚡ ReliableElectricians.co.uk
Cardiff Electrical Contractors

General safety information only. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and current industry guidance.

🔥 IS YOUR SOCKET WARM TO THE TOUCH?This is something worth paying attention to.Electrical sockets shouldn’t normally bec...
28/08/2026

🔥 IS YOUR SOCKET WARM TO THE TOUCH?

This is something worth paying attention to.

Electrical sockets shouldn’t normally become noticeably hot during ordinary use.

Heat can sometimes be associated with:

⚡ An overloaded circuit
🔌 A loose connection
🔥 A damaged socket
🔧 A poor termination
⚠️ A problem with the appliance or plug

Discolouration around a socket is another warning sign — particularly brown or black marks.

If you notice heat, burning smells, buzzing, crackling or discolouration, don’t simply carry on using the socket and hope it goes away.

Switch off the supply if appropriate and have the problem investigated.

Electrical faults don’t always start dramatically. Sometimes the first warning is something as simple as a socket that feels warmer than it normally does.

Have you ever noticed a warm socket in your home?

☀️ PLUG-IN SOLAR PANELS — LEGAL, BUT IS YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM READY?Plug-in solar has now been permitted in Grea...
27/08/2026

☀️ PLUG-IN SOLAR PANELS — LEGAL, BUT IS YOUR HOME’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM READY?

Plug-in solar has now been permitted in Great Britain, with compliant systems up to 800VA able to connect to a domestic circuit under the new rules.

With energy prices remaining a concern for many Cardiff households, it’s easy to understand why plug-in solar is becoming attractive.

But there’s an important point that shouldn’t be overlooked:

The fact that a plug-in solar system is permitted doesn’t automatically mean that every socket or every electrical installation is suitable.

Many Cardiff homes still have older electrical installations.

An electrician needs to consider things such as:

⚡ The age and condition of the wiring
🔌 The condition of the socket being used
⚡ The type and suitability of the protective devices
🔄 Whether the relevant protective equipment is suitable for current flowing in both directions
🛡️ The RCD/RCBO protection provided
🔥 The condition of connections and the circuit itself
📋 Whether the installation meets the requirements for the particular solar equipment

And there’s another temptation worth mentioning.

If 800W saves money, it might seem logical that plugging in a larger system would save even more.

Don’t do it.

The 800VA limit is part of the safety framework for these systems. Adding more generation isn’t simply a case of plugging in another panel or a more powerful inverter.

Likewise, extension leads, multiway adaptors or improvised connections should not be used to increase what the system can deliver.

For a modern, well-maintained installation, a compliant plug-in solar system may be perfectly suitable.

For an older property, however, getting the electrical installation checked first could be money very well spent.

As electricians working across Cardiff, we see plenty of older electrical installations that have been modified and extended over many years.

Before you plug solar into an older electrical system, ask yourself one question:

👉 Do I actually know what condition the circuit I’m plugging it into is in?

A cheap solar system shouldn’t become an expensive electrical problem.
No jargon just Electrical safety advice for Cardiff homeowners.

💡 ONE THING I WISH MORE CARDIFF HOMEOWNERS KNEW ABOUT THEIR ELECTRICSYour electrical installation doesn’t have to stop w...
27/08/2026

💡 ONE THING I WISH MORE CARDIFF HOMEOWNERS KNEW ABOUT THEIR ELECTRICS

Your electrical installation doesn’t have to stop working before it needs attention.

In fact, some of the problems we find during inspections give the homeowner no warning at all.

That’s why things such as:

⚡ RCD protection
🔌 Earthing and bonding
🔥 Overloaded circuits
💡 Loose connections
🚨 Smoke alarms
📋 Electrical inspections

are worth taking seriously.

Your electrics are something you probably use every single day without giving them a second thought.

That’s exactly why they’re worth keeping an eye on.

straightforward electrical advice for Cardiff homeowners.

No jargon. No scare stories. Just practical advice from an electrician. 👍

⚠️ DON’T DO THIS WITH AN EXTENSION LEAD!One of the most common electrical mistakes we see is people plugging extension l...
26/08/2026

⚠️ DON’T DO THIS WITH AN EXTENSION LEAD!

One of the most common electrical mistakes we see is people plugging extension leads into other extension leads.

It might seem harmless, but you’re potentially putting more load through the first extension lead than it was designed to handle.

Especially dangerous when you’re powering high-load appliances such as:

🔥 Heaters
🚿 Showers
🍳 Cooking equipment
🧺 Tumble dryers

If you need more sockets, the safest answer isn’t always another extension lead.

Sometimes the electrical installation needs looking at properly.

Have you got an extension lead plugged into another extension lead at home?

Be honest… 👇

🏠 CARDIFF HOMEOWNERS — QUICK QUESTION FOR YOU…If you bought your home tomorrow, would you know:🔌 When the electrics were...
25/08/2026

🏠 CARDIFF HOMEOWNERS — QUICK QUESTION FOR YOU…

If you bought your home tomorrow, would you know:

🔌 When the electrics were last tested?

⚡ When the consumer unit was installed?

🔥 Whether the wiring has ever been inspected?

🚿 Whether the shower circuit is correctly rated?

🚨 Whether the smoke alarms are actually working?

A lot of homeowners don’t know the answers — and that’s completely understandable.

You don’t normally think about your electrics until something goes wrong.

How old do you think the electrical installation in your home is?

Drop your best guess below 👇

⚡ THIS IS WHY ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING MATTERSWe recently attended a Cardiff property where an electrical problem wasn’t...
24/08/2026

⚡ THIS IS WHY ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING MATTERS

We recently attended a Cardiff property where an electrical problem wasn’t immediately obvious to the homeowner.

Everything appeared to be working normally.

But when we carried out testing, we found an issue that needed attention.

This is why electrical faults shouldn’t always be judged by whether the lights and sockets are still working.

Problems can develop behind walls, in connections, accessories and consumer units without giving you an obvious warning.

🔎 Proper testing can find problems before they become something much more serious.

It’s one of the reasons we always take our testing seriously.

If something doesn’t look, sound or feel right electrically, don’t ignore it.

ReliableElectricians.co.uk
Serving homeowners across Cardiff.

🚨 A SIMPLE 10-SECOND CHECK THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE 🚨Today we attended another property in Roath, Cardiff, and it reminded...
21/08/2026

🚨 A SIMPLE 10-SECOND CHECK THAT COULD SAVE A LIFE 🚨

Today we attended another property in Roath, Cardiff, and it reminded us of something every homeowner should be doing regularly — testing your smoke alarms.

Most people know they have smoke detectors, but how often do you actually press the TEST button?

👉 Press the test button regularly to make sure the alarm sounds.

It takes just a few seconds, but it confirms that the alarm is working and gives you peace of mind that it will alert you and your family if smoke or fire is detected.

A few important points:

🔴 Press the test button regularly
🔴 Make sure you can hear the alarm from bedrooms and living areas
🔴 Never ignore a low-battery warning
🔴 Keep smoke alarms free from dust and obstructions
🔴 If an alarm is old, damaged or not operating correctly, get it checked and replaced where necessary

And remember — never assume that because a smoke alarm is on the ceiling, it must be working.

A smoke alarm that doesn’t sound when tested could leave you with a very serious problem when you least expect it.

At Reliable Electricians, we regularly come across electrical safety issues that homeowners simply weren’t aware of. A few minutes spent checking your smoke alarms is one of the easiest safety checks you can carry out yourself.

🏠 Check your smoke alarms today. It could make all the difference.

Reliable Electricians – Cardiff
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1 Malefant Street
Cardiff
CF244QB

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