DSK Electrical

14/06/2026

Had a bit of a nightmare on this job last week – one of those where everything that could go wrong, did go wrong! 🤦‍♂️
Got there in the end though. This was a new supply installation for a caravan, and this video shows the armoured cable being terminated into the fused isolator.
Sometimes the jobs that look straightforward on paper end up being the ones that test you the most. Persistence pays off! ⚡

12/06/2026

EV charger install today ⚡🔋

Just need to head back tomorrow for testing and commissioning before it gets switched on.

While I was there, I spotted something I'd like to change before I sign it off. Can you guess what it is? 🤔

And no... it's not the angle of the meter! 😂 Although judging by some meter installations, I'm not convinced everyone knows what the bubble in a spirit level is for...

What would you change?

11/06/2026

"200A Fuse Blown... But That Wasn't The Fault!" ⚡🔍

My first thought was the generator motor. After all, it's been running since the plant was commissioned in 2017, and the windings had never been insulation tested. A full set of winding tests and insulation resistance tests showed everything was healthy.

Next suspect was the motor contactor. Again, all tests passed.

After working through the system methodically, the fault was eventually traced to the main incoming grid contactor. Thinking about it, it makes perfect sense – this contactor has effectively been energised continuously since the day the plant was commissioned back in 2017.

A good reminder that fault finding isn't about guessing; it's about testing and eliminating possibilities until the real fault is identified.

The repair won't be cheap, but when you compare the cost of the repair against the revenue lost while the hydro plant isn't generating power, it's an easy decision.

It's also a great example of why preventative maintenance matters. Regular inspection and testing can often identify aging equipment before it fails and causes costly downtime.

Have you ever found a fault somewhere completely different from where you first expected?



"200A Fuse Blown... But That Wasn't The Fault!" ⚡🔍

10/06/2026

⚡ Checking for Diverted Neutral Currents? ⚡

Interesting one today during testing. I found current flowing on the main earth conductor, and initial investigations suggest there may be a shared earth connection with the neighbouring property.

Potential diverted neutral current, or something else entirely?

What would be your next steps and what tests would you carry out to confirm the cause? 🤔

Always pays to investigate unexpected readings rather than assume they're normal.

⚡ Test. Verify. Stay safe.

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10/06/2026

⚡ Checking for Diverted Neutral Currents? ⚡

Interesting one today during testing. I found current flowing on the main earth conductor, and initial investigations suggest there may be a shared earth connection with the neighbouring property.

Potential diverted neutral current, or something else entirely?

What would be your next steps and what tests would you carry out to confirm the cause? 🤔

Always pays to investigate unexpected readings rather than assume they're normal.

⚡ Test. Verify. Stay safe.

04/06/2026

🔧 My🔧 My favourite place to work… a loft. 😅

Nothing says "living the dream" quite like crawling around a dusty loft on a warm day!
Today's job was carrying out remedial works identified during a previous EICR. While the loft wasn't exactly a luxury workspace, the views outside made up for it. Ullapool was looking particularly dramatic today, and there was even a cruise ship in the harbour adding to the scenery. 🚢

Tips....

🚨 Check the date on your smoke alarms – most have a lifespan of around 10 years and should be replaced when they reach their expiry date.

💡 If you have recessed downlights, make sure they aren't completely covered by insulation unless they're specifically designed and rated for it. Covered fittings can overheat and may have a reduced lifespan.
It's not always glamorous, but making electrical installations safer and bringing them up to standard is what it's all about.
📍 Ullapool

08/02/2026

Don't be pushed into thinking your doing the right thing being green. Do your research thoroughly.

Good to see this issue get more air time. But it’s not a ‘dodgy installer’ issue - the fact is that heat pumps produce water at roughly half the temperature of a gas boiler - if you run conventional radiators at that temperature then the result should be obvious, less heat, a colder home. When heat pump temperatures are cranked up to compensate, their efficiency goes out the window. Even in a best case, modern, well insulated home you need to achieve a COP (Coefficient Of Performance) of 4 in order for your heating bill to match the one you had with a gas boiler - because you need to replace 12k units of gas with 3k units of electricity (typical homes) - 3 in for 12 out is a COP of 4, while the average performance of all heat pumps in Britain is a COP of 2.8. Time for some honesty in this debate, heat pumps are otherwise being mis sold, not least by energy companies who are quite happy with overall bills going up - perhaps.

https://www.thetimes.com/money/family-finances/article/heat-pump-investigation-higher-bills-73pwqg62s?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqeWzXvzWkJSK7NFSrqDbU9S8_MJxbt5UoLcmC041JkQIwU5sAPtUsazoEpHnn0%3D&gaa_ts=69807b34&gaa_sig=qXGgC_kI3rDpbZHx9G7PZog7LVXk3HftbQGNzsL2Cdy0edWLfiRmCFdfGjowcTfDFu1lbgBX9mkfqqNU253NBg%3D%3D

07/02/2026

Fasting and plunging. Good start to the year.

GO PLAY!

First 48-hour fast of the year ✅

Something I do regularly — not as a challenge, but as a reset.
• Paired the fast with cold plunges to stay sharp and present
• Hunger came in waves, not constantly
• Day 2 clarity was good, but patience was thinner and temper shorter — worth noting
• Cold exposure kept me grounded when things felt edgy
• Sleep improved noticeably during the fast
• Blood sugar monitored throughout and stayed well controlled
• Broke the fast gently with chicken broth — stomach came back online fast
• Fermented foods are often recommended, but for me they worked better later, not immediately
• Not about extremes — about awareness, resilience, and listening to your body
Sometimes being a little uncomfortable is exactly the point.

GO PLAY — even when it’s cold, quiet, and there’s no food on the table.

Full write up on our blog @ https://www.latitude57.co.uk/go-play-blog

Fast or not?

07/02/2026

EV CHARGERS!

For everyone who keeps asking if i do EV chargers-- Good news.

I've booked a course down in Englandshire for March.