Payne Electrical Services

05/08/2026

From a spider graveyard to a sleek LED upgrade in under 5 minutes. 🕷️⚡

There ain't no spider stopping me!

​

26/07/2026

⚡ Payne Electrical on tour: Krka National Park, Croatia! 🇭🇷

​Here is a legendary piece of electrical history right behind the waterfalls:

​World History: Opened on 28 August 1895—just 2 days after Nikola Tesla’s Adams Power Plant at Niagara Falls—making it the 2nd oldest AC power system in the world and the very 1st in Europe.

​The Grid: Polyphase AC power was transmitted over an 11 km line on wooden poles to Šibenik, where 6 transformers stepped down the power to light 340 street lamps. This made Šibenik the first city in the world with AC street lighting.

​Amenities Powered: Beyond public lighting, the system was expanded to power local bakeries, flour mills, oil mills, pasta factories, cafes, theatres, hotels, and the area's first private households.

​Capacity: The original HPP Krka started at roughly 0.32 MW (320 kW). Its successor plant (Jaruga 2, built downstream in 1904) still operates today with a 5.4 MW output.

​Closure: Operations were suspended in 1913 to redirect water flow to the larger Jaruga plant. At the outbreak of World War I, military authorities completely dismantled the machinery and copper conductors to strip them for war materials.
​Incredible to stand where modern power distribution really took off! 💡⚡
​

28/06/2026

From Construction Zone to Summer Sanctuary! ☀️🛠️✨

​It’s been an intense week of work at a project in Flixton, especially battling the 🥵 35°C heatwave! The effort was well worth it to see this stunning summer house come to life. Check out the transformation journey from the initial build stages to the complete, glowing results:

​We took on both the first and second fixed electrical work for this build, including:

💡 Stylish interior lighting to create a cozy ambiance.

🔌 5 new double sockets for ultimate convenience.

💡🧱 Exterior wall lights & fence lighting, adding a gorgeous glow to the garden.

🎛️ The entire exterior lighting system is effortlessly managed via a wireless switch.

⚡ We also ran a dedicated power supply to the shed at the back, feeding a new light and socket.

​Looking at the before-and-after photos, the space has been completely transformed into the perfect backyard retreat.

​Need electrical work for your own garden project or summer house? Get in touch! We'll bring the power (and hopefully, a little cooler weather 😉).

​

22/06/2026

⚡ Kitchen Rewire: From Plans to Reality ⚡

​Great to tick this full kitchen rewire off the list! Working strictly from architectural plans, we completely transformed this space into a modern, high-spec kitchen.

​What we installed:
​🍳 Built-in induction hob with integrated extractor
​🍿 Double oven & integrated microwave
​🍾 Wine chiller & fridge freezer
​💡 Sleek under-cabinet LED lighting
​🔌 Ample strategic socket placements

​Swipe to see the transformation from the initial blueprints to the final 'before and after' shots! 🛠️
​Looking to upgrade your space or have a project coming up? Drop us a message for a quote.

​

11/06/2026

The outside lights at a local nursery are officially back online ⏱️➡️🔢

​We were called into a local nursery because their old mechanical time switch had officially given up the ghost. To spice things up, it was also hiding some exposed single insulation behind the scenes. Definitely not ideal when you're managing a building full of curious toddlers! 🫣

​We stripped it back, made everything 100% safe, and upgraded them to a sleek digital unit.

​The best part? It’s now miles easier for the nursery staff to adjust the timings for the outdoor play areas and security lights. No more wrestling with a heavy, stiff dial to get the clock aligned! 🕒✨

​​Parents and business owners—when was the last time your building's hidden electrics got a check-up?

​

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

Pulled the main fuse today to dismantle an old consumer unit, only to find a hidden, live supply cable feeding the RCD for the socket circuits. Turns out the house was a former cannabis farm and the previous tenants had bypassed the meter.

One little buzz later.. Zap ⚡️Lesson learned. Always always carry out safe isolation! Test and test again. You never know what kind of cowboy has been on the job before you 🔌💥

Stay safe out there!

19/05/2026

Quick question for the sparky community

Does anyone else making a side hustle out of 'board upgrades'? ⚡️

​I’ve been stripping out some top-tier circuit protection from recent consumer unit replacements. It feels like a waste to bin high-spec gear like Hager, Schneider, and Type A Wylex stuff when it’s still in great nick.

​I’m starting to list these individually on eBay. For those of you already doing this:

​Any tips or tricks for getting the best price?

​What brands do you find sell the fastest?

​Also, if anyone here is looking for specific ratings to finish off a board, drop me a DM. Happy to do a deal for the lot or individual units before they hit the auction. 🛠️📦

​

16/05/2026

New Home, New Standards: Essential Electrical Upgrade ⚡🏠

​A customer recently moved into a new property and, following an unsatisfactory report during the purchase, asked us to modernize their electrical system. The main goal was to move the consumer unit to a better location and ensure the entire home had full RCD protection.

​Strategic Relocation: The original board was tucked away in an awkward, hard-to-reach spot under the stairs. We relocated it through the wall into the garage, making it easily accessible for the homeowners.

​Fire Safety Bonus: While moving the unit, we eliminated a serious hazard. The old board was made of combustible plastic; under the stairs, a fault could potentially block the home's main exit. We replaced it with a non-combustible metal enclosure.

​Advanced Protection: We upgraded the system to include Type A RCBOs, providing the requested RCD protection for every circuit, plus integrated Surge Protection to safeguard the home's electronics.

​The Result:
A clean, compliant installation that is easy to access and built to modern safety standards. Moving from an awkward plastic unit to a featured metal board in the garage offers both convenience and vital peace of mind.

02/05/2026

Me: 'I just need to test a few sockets in the back bedroom.' The dolls 🤡🧸 : 'No, you don't.' Limitation recorded. 📝🚫

​