Smart Home Technical

11/10/2026

Myth vs Fact - Solar Edition

Myth: Solar doesn't work when it is cloudy
Fact: As long as the sky is bright enough for you to see your panels will generate power as they require daylight not specifically sunlight

Myth: You need a south-facing roof for solar panels to be effective
Fact: Although, south-facing panels generate the most power, other directions are still very effective

Myth: You always need planning permission for solar panels
Fact: It is very rare to require planning permission for residential solar installations.

Myth: Solar panels can never pay back the carbon dioxide debt from their manufacturing
Fact: Although the production of solar panels does release carbon dioxide, it is estimated that this 'debt' is paid back within a mere 4 months of use

Got any more solar queries or just want to see if it's right for you? Then call us at Smart Home Technical on 01202 794901 or send an email to [email protected]

08/10/2026

Meet the Smart Home team part 4

Sorry it's a little late, our focus for today has been busy working on a new Smart Home Technical contract in Cornwall but, without further ado, here it is

Reece a.k.a. Borris has been working at Smart Home for 1.5 years and is both level 3 qualified and passed his AM2.
His favourite thing about the job is cutting out downlights.

When not at work he both loves to spend time with family and also loves watching the footy (he is a huge Saints fan).

Reece got his first job at 13 being a paperboy until 15.
His dream job-like many of the other members of the team- was to be a professional footballer.

If he had to live anywhere in the world other than England it would be Australia (where he lived previously) as the lifestyle suited him massively and Reece felt that everyone wants you to win there.
Biggest difference between Australia and England when working for Reece would definitely be the heat as it gets so bad that roof spaces are out of bounds for most of the year! Wow!

For pets he has 2 dogs named Lola and Poppy.

03/10/2026

30/09/2026

Petrol stations? Never heard of them! Yet another home upgraded with a Hypervolt Home 3 Pro EV charger by Smart Home Technical yesterday.
Now our client can charge anytime, even overnight whilst fast asleep to make the most of the cheap tariffs

Zero fumes, zero fuel, zero fuss!

Don't delay, call us today! 01202 794901

28/09/2026

25/09/2026

I know you've all been waiting for it! Meet the Smart Home team part 3.

Up next is Burt! He has been here with us at Smart Home Technical for 4 months now and has both a level 2 diploma and a level 3 NVQ.

He says that his favourite part of the job is second fixing a customer unit or a car charger

When not at work he can be seen: at the gym, taking part in HYROX fitness, surfing, playing football or listening to music-wow, sounds busy!

His first job was waiting tables which, in his words he was 'awful' at!

When younger Burt's dream job was to be a professional footballer.

For his dream holiday Burt would be seen playing football on the beach in Brazil or, in his element, surfing big waves under the sun anywhere in the world.

Burt is a dog person and has a mad two-year-old cocker spaniel

Finally, if he could only eat one food for the rest of his life it would 100% be paella - good choice if I do say so myself!

18/09/2026

Another busy week for the Smart Home Team.

Here's a few pics.

Well done guys!

If you too, want to see how you may be able to reduce your energy bill, contact us at Smart
Home Technical.

01202 794901

16/09/2026

Don't delay, call us today! 01202 794901

15/09/2026

Meet the Smart Home Team part 2

Todays focus is Tom-the 2nd newest member of the team, he has only been with us for 3 weeks however, has been involved in electrical wholesale since he was 17. Tom's qualifications include: an NVQ in warehouse management and 9 City and Guilds across both electricals and renewables!

As well as the team, Tom also loves the clients which he gets to meet each day to help with their electrical and renewable projects.

Outside of work Tom is a busy guy! He plays darts, goes fishing, loves watching both football (his favourite team is Everton) and boxing.
His dream job was actually a pro darts player!

However much he loves those activities, Tom's favourite pastime is enjoying the company of both his wife Chloe and his two children Harry and Evie.

If he could go anywhere in the world he would go to Florida

As for pets, Tom has 5! One dog (Monty), 2 cats (Milo and Ralph) and two rabbits (Cookie and Daisy).

If Tom were to recommend any tv show, it would have to be Clarkson's Farm and for books, all of Julia Donaldson's are firm favourites in his house.

A warm welcome, Tom, from all of the Smart Home Team