WAF Electrical

26/05/2026

🔥 Fire is serious business… so why not do everything possible to protect your van?

WAF Electrical are proud to offer the latest Consumer Unit Aerosol Fire Suppressors — a compact safety device designed to automatically extinguish potential electrical fires within seconds. ⚡🔥

✅ Protect yourself
✅ Protect your van
✅ Protect your renters

And who knows… it might even help save a few quid on your insurance too 💯

These devices are:
✔️ Easily installed inside your consumer unit
✔️ Fast acting in the event of a fire
✔️ A simple upgrade for extra peace of mind

💷 Installed from just £35
💷 Only £25 when booked alongside your electrical test

And it gets even better…

🔧 We’ll fit one FREE with every van test that also requires an A-Type RCD upgrade.

📞 Message us or call 07519237441 to book yours today.

20/05/2026

Well after spending what seems like an eternity just confined to caravan park work I’ve recently had a bit of a break from it to rip out and old mains and replace with a new 12 way Hager 3 phase board complete with Surge Protection ….

“Thoroughly enjoyed it too, minus the cuts and bruises”

I mean the job was technically still on a Caravan Park but located in the club attached to it.

Ensuring that the customer and good friend are electrically compliant and the patrons of the club are safe to enjoy a pint and the bingo.

Job completed in the evenings and outside of opening hours to minimise on disruption.

I think you’ll agree it all looks a bit more up to date now.

WAF

08/05/2026

Apologies for the phone line issues guys ….
But they now appear to be back to normal …

I’ll be working all weekend so if you have a caravan test you need completing or an additional socket you need be sure to message me on here or give me a call on the now fully working phone line

WAF

05/05/2026

We appear to be having some issues with our office phone. Please bare with us 😢

I am able to access Facebook messenger so feel free to message us there. Hopefully we will be back up and running shortly 🙏🏼

10/03/2026

Beginning of March! We all know what that means! …. The opening of the sites, some have just opened, some are opening over the next week and again the town will finally be buzzing again with all you lovely people.

WAF have been busy in the closed season testing vans and doing essential maintenance work, but I must admit it’s been lonely!!

That loneliness is about to come to an end with us happy to offer electric tests, RCD upgrades and other works on evenings and weekends at no extra charge … simply tell us when suits … and we will do our best to work to your timings … not the other way round!

07519237441
01754896910

22/01/2026

🚨Important Safety Notice for Caravan Owners
🚨RCD Requirements regarding Type A & AC

❓So what is the RCD?

ℹ️ Simply put it’s a safety device found in all / most Caravans and Domestic properties that disconnects the supply in the event of a fault to provide protection to the end user. ✅

🆚 Type AC vs Type A RCDs – What’s the Difference?

ℹ️ Type AC RCD
· Common in older installations
· Detects only standard AC electrical faults (typical of older appliances)

ℹ️ Type A RCD
· The modern, recommended type
· Detects AC faults and DC faults

❓So where do these DC currents come from?

ℹ️ Everyday items we all use day to day such as -
· LED lighting
· TVs, aerial boosters
· Heating or hot-water systems with electronic controls
· Fridges and freezers with control boards
· USB sockets and smart switches Mobile and Tablet chargers Devices that are coupled with plug in power bricks

❓So why does it matter?

ℹ️ Type AC RCD’s cannot detect this DC leakage and can become “blinded,” meaning it may fail to trip in a fault, increasing the risk of electric shock.

ℹ️ Type A RCD’s are specifically designed to detect both AC and DC-related fault currents.

❌ Why This Now Fails an Electrical Inspection (C2)

ℹ️ Electrical governing bodies — IET, NICEIC, NAPIT and ECA — all provide guidance based on BS 7671 (the Wiring Regulations). Electricians rely on this guidance when deciding the correct coding during an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report).

🔑 The key regulation is Regulation 531.3.3 🔑

“RCD Type AC shall only be used to serve equipment where it is known that the load current contains no DC components.”

With modern caravans containing many DC-producing devices, we cannot say that “no DC components” are present. This means a Type AC RCD cannot meet the requirement.

ℹ️ About coding and interpretation.

Coding during an EICR does involve a degree of professional interpretation. However, that interpretation must be informed by:
· BS 7671
· Guidance from governing bodies
· Available safety research and recommendations

ℹ️ Based on this information, WAF Electrical’s clear and justified interpretation is that a Type AC RCD in a caravan presents a direct safety concern.
Therefore, in our opinion the only appropriate coding is that of a ❌ C2 – Potentially Dangerous ❌

It is the only coding that aligns with regulation 531.3.3 and the guidance provided to electricians across the industry.
A C2 coding means the installation cannot be classed as satisfactory until the RCD is replaced with a Type A unit.

✅ Your Safety and the Safety of Others
Upgrading to a Type A RCD ensures proper protection for:
✅ You
✅ Your family
✅ Visitors
✅ Anyone renting or using your caravan

ℹ️ If you rent or hire out your caravan, you also have a legal responsibility to ensure it is electrically safe and brought up to modern standards. Replacing the RCD is in our opinion essential to meeting this duty.

01/11/2025

The weather seems to be holding out for the weekend whilst people pack up their vans which Is fantastic because I have no time to be a “couch potato” …. See what I did there???

I’ve been out on site today and will be tomorrow to help with those last minute pre close down electric tests …. We have spaces tomorrow and over the next week so give us a call or drop us a message

07519237441



Photo credit - Chat GPT

20/10/2025

Still dashing to do your Caravan Testing, with slots still available for the weekend.

If you’re packing up ready to head off home and need that electric test done! Be sure call 07519237441 or message the page!

Photo credit … chat GPT!

*bonus points for anyone who can name my furry sidekick*

18/10/2025

So, having managed to coerce Mr WAF to do some evenings and weekends in an attempt to squeeze in all our van tests I now have some appointments to offer 🙌🙌

I can guarantee these will fill up fast, give us a call or drop us a Whatsapp - it’s never too early to book ⏱️⏱️

07519 237441

Photo Credit: Chat GPT 😂

07/08/2025

❌ 30% off type ‘A’ RCDs for a limited time only ❌

Following Blue Anchor’s latest statement regarding all caravans requiring the type ‘A’ rcd rather than the older ‘AC’ rcd from 2026 we want to soften the blow and save you some money ahead of everything else increasing.

Regardless if your electrical test has been carried out already this year we are happy to apply this offer to avoid next year’s certificate being refused. However, our diary is limited and we suggest booking this in while there’s still space and the offer is valid.

Call us on 01754896910 or drop us a message.

**Offer valid for August only for bookings up until the end of September**

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04/08/2025

We’ve heard on the caravan grape vine that Blue Anchor have sent out reminder letters, don’t leave it until last minute to get booked in.
This week we only have a handful on slots left for Golden Palm and The Grange/Chase and 2 slots left for Kingfisher, we don’t want you caught out and overdue!
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