HAVE you some electrical work and concerned about the cost?
PAR Electrical Services aim to offer a value for money service to Ipswich, Suffolk and surrounding area. We are always up front with how much a job will cost by providing a full written quotation before any work commences. Therefore you will experience a service that provides complete assurance with delivery of a safe and reliable electrical service at a price that you can afford.
We arrange a time that suits your requirements, (we will make an evening call if that is your preference).
We are reliable and professional and totally committed to providing an excellent electrical service for our clients.
PAR Electrical Services is a registered Part P* Electrical Contractor and Qualified to City & Guilds 2330 and 17th Edition standards. And for complete peace of mind we hold public liabilty insurance of £5 Million.
PAR Electrical Services the professional, safe, efficient and cost effective electrical services for Ipswich
About Us
PAR Electrical Services is owned and operated by Philip Rudd who is Qualified to City & Guilds 2330 and 17th Edition working to Part P Regulations (Registered with Elesca, registration EPP34900) based in Ipswich, Suffolk covering nearby towns such as Felixstowe, Woodbridge, Colchester & Stowmarket. PAR Electrical Services prides it's self in offering a professional, efficient and cost effective electrical services.
*Part P is a government competent persons scheme, for further information please go to website www.competentperson.co.uk
Our Services
- Replacment Consumer Units
- House & Kitchen Rewires
- Garage Rewires
- Internal Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- New Builds
- Additional Sockets / Switches
- Mains Smoke Detectors
- Fault Finding
- General Repairs
- Cooker Connections
Consumer Unit Info
Have you considered replacing your consumer unit?
Consumer units are more commonly know as Fuse Boxes. Houses built prior to 1995 were normally fitted with a fuse box that uses rewireable fuses, which disconnect in the event of a short circuit/overload. Although the main disadvantage is the inconvenience of having to switch off the supply to remove the blown fuse and fit a piece of suitable fuse wire, which is never easy in the the dark. Additionally if the fault is with an appliance you will have to go through the whole process again when it blows a second, third, fourth, five time.
Latest consumer units use Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs). These work like a fuse but are switches that trip under faulty conditions and are very easy and quick to reset. And no rewiring required.
Modern consumer units also incorporate devices called Residual Current Device (RCDs). These are not fuses. They are for electric shock protection and are a very good innovation as they detect leaks of electrical current to earth. They operate much faster than the old style fuse. Should an appliance like a washing machine develop an earth fault, the RCD will trip out rather than giving you an electric shock.
THIS IS NOT A DIY JOB: A consumer unit replacement must only be carried out by a Part P registered person. It is ssential that prior to a consumer unit replacement a full test is carried out on the existing wiring. Any problems will be corrected and earth bonding may also be upgraded to satisfy the latest 17th edition wiring regulations.
What is a Residual Circiut Device (RCD) and why should I have them in my home?
An (RCD) is a device which is designed to cut the power supply and therefore prevent an an electric shock. RCDs should not be confused with MCBs or Fuses as they only protect the cables in the house against overloads. RCDs if present can be found working alongside MCBs and are fitted as standard in a modern domestic consumer unit conforming to the 17th Edition wiring regulations.
How does a RCD work?
The RCD works by measuring the electircal current coming into a circuit against the amount of electrical current going out. When there is an imbalance in the circuit current which is usually caused by live current going to earth the RCD will detect this and shut down the supply before an electric shock can can occur. This is especially useful if using power tools in the garden or appliances where water may be present.
What does an RCD look like?
RCDs are identified on your board as they have a test button. If there isn't a test button, its not a RCD. You might also find them in the form of sockets with a test button on the front, you can still buy them reasonably cheaply from your local DIY shop in the form of a plug adaptor.
Looking after RCDs.
As previously mentioned the RCD has a test button and it is recommended that this button is pressed quarterly to ensure its operation.
Like a smoke detector in your house, an RCD could one day save your life.
PAR Electrical Services the professional, safe, efficient and cost effective electrical services for Ipswich
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