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27 Sep 2022
0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

ONROOF SOLAR 4Kw SOLAR PANEL INSTALL

Fcr Electrical contractors latest solar panel system has now been installed in Blackpool, this system consists of a 4Kw solar array of 10 panels using the on-roof system.

The on-roof system is simply as it suggests, you mount a rail system on the roof which are fixed to the roof using Solar limpets which fix to the roofing battens. Once you have the rails secured to the roof then the panels simply bolt to the rail system. The only draw back to this system is you may get unwanted pigeons or seagulls nesting under them, to counter this you can fit a trim around the panels. Check out the video by clicking the link below

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For this install we again installed the inverter inside the garage, this is for a couple of reasons, first it makes maintenance easy due to the easy access of the equipment, the second reason is for safety, the equipment is fairly heavy and also electronic, although very small there is still a fire risk which we believe installing the equipment in the loft ads to the hazards.

The inverter installed is a Solis 5.6Kw inverter and is easy to install and set up.

If you are thinking about installing solar panels on your home click here for more information https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

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    25 Aug 2022
    0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

    SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION THORNTON-CLEVELEYS


    This week FCR Electrical & Mechanical finally got Augusts first solar panel installation under way, the delays are due to sourcing Solar materials, the biggest shortage is the roof surface mounting brackets. To counter this issue, we are now including with all our Solar Panel installations the in- roof mounted system, this system does look neater and will also help to stop birds from nesting under the panels.

    This system we are installing is a 4kw 12 panel solar system with a 5Kwh battery storage system. For this system we are going to install the system invertor and battery in the garage where it is best positioned for easy access and maintenance.


    As the roof of this property faces East and West, we are mounting one string of six panels on the East side of the roof pitch and one string of six panels on the West side of the roof pitch, This will allow the panels to pick the sun up and provide electrical power through out the day. The way the panels are going to be mounted we have allowed the option to add additional panels in the future which will boost the electricity generating capacity.

    If you are considering Solar panels then check out our blog on how solar panels can help with the spiralling cost of electricity and help with he cost of living here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/7-reasons-to-fit-solar/

    You can also fill out our enquiry form here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/#appointment

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      25 Aug 2022
      0 Comments By Chris Rewires

      WHY DO I NEED TO REWIRE MY HOME?

      This week electrical rewire was a three bedroomed dormer bungalow in Cleveleys. We received a call from our customer stating that he has been told the property requires a full rewire. He already had an electrician lined up to rewire the property but couldn’t carry the work out until October, this is where Fylde Coast rewires stepped in and completed this work.

      But why did the property need rewiring in the first place?

      The first issue was the sockets kept tripping off leaving the downstairs of the property with no power to the sockets, the main reasons for this are, the properties in this area that are located close to the sea are prone to rising water under the floors, obviously water and electric do not mix very well. The rising water when drying out also cause other issues as the soil and ground dirt under the property turn into a mud substance and it seems this is corrosive to rubber and pvc, over time it wears the outer sheaving of the cables down and causes short circuits.

      Another issue was, over the years there had been extra sockets installed within the property, when these alterations had been carried out, it left junction boxes not securely fixed under the floor which, when mixed with the rising water under the floor caused a short circuit.

      Most of the property was still wired in the old black rubber style cables. These cables have long since lived passed their shelf life and require rewiring when come across. The insulation of these cables breakdown very easily causing short circuit problems. Click here for more information on black rubber cables https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/i-have-rubber-cables-do-i-need-a-rewire/

      There were also some wiring issues from past work that did not conform to the wiring regulations which were causing issues with fuses blowing/tripping. The consumer unit was a dated model as well which also required up dating

      Overall, our client had several wiring issues causing great discomfort and frustration, Fylde Coast rewires completed a full electrical rewire of this property in six days, issued all of the relevant electrical certificates. Our clients are well prepared now for the coming wet Autumn and winter weather where they will not loose their power or lighting during these seasons. There is nothing worse than loosing your lights in the middle of a cold dark and wet November night.

      If you are thinking about or are needing an electrical rewire, then fill out our enquiry form below for a quotation.

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        25 Aug 2022
        0 Comments By Chris Rewires

        I HAVE RUBBER CABLES; DO I NEED A REWIRE?

        HELP! I HAVE BLACK RUBBER CABLES; DO I NEED A REWIRE?

        If your property is still wired in black rubber cables than more than likely your property is well overdue for an electrical rewire. Black rubber cables or VRI (Vulcanised Rubber Insulated Cables) were a popular electrical cable in the UK between 1910-1950 (source-Google) as you can see, these cables are very old.

        ISSUES WITH THIS TYPE OF CABLE

        • THE INSULATION RESSISTANCE OF THESE WILL BE VERY POOR
        • THERE WILL BE NO EARTHING CONDUCTOR WITHIN LIGHTING CIRCUITS
        • THEY WILL NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO MODERN WIRING REGULATIONS
        • THERE WILL HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ADDITIONS TO THE CIRCUITS MIXING NEW PVC CABLES WITH OLD RUBBER, THE PVC MAY BE OK AND THE RUBBER CABLE MAY HAVE DETERIAOTED LEAVING EXPOSED LIVE TERMINALS.
        • POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD DUE TO POOR CABLE INSULATION CONDITIONS

        If your property is wired in this style of cable, then it is advisable to have an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) carried out to obtain the condition of the insulation. This would give you an indication of the condition of the insulation of the cables, however, test results can vary between seasons meaning, if the weather id dry and warm, the insulation readings may be ok, if the weather is cold and damp/wet, you may get a very different reading.

        At Fylde Coast rewires, our technicians will always recommend rewiring if they come across VRI rubber cables, this is because we will always put the safety of our clients and employees first, you never can be 100% sure what the cable conditions are in the loft spaces/voids and under floors of properties. Click here for a rewire we carried out that had black rubber cables and the problems they caused

        Upgrading your wiring to a more modern PVC cable will correct all of the above problems and hazards encountered with the above rubber cables, they will also give you peace of mind that your property wiring is safe, secure and will last at least 40 years. Click here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/why-do-i-need-to-rewire-my-home/ for an electrical rewire example we have completed in Cleveleys where Black rubber cables were installed

        If you have found, or suspect you have the above type black rubber cables within your property then please fill in our free consultation form where we will be happy to visit your property and carry out a visual inspection and advise you further.

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          01 Aug 2022
          0 Comments By Chris Commercial Projects

          INSTALLATION OF A NEW 95 AMP THREE PHASE CNC MACHINE

          This week Jordan and Andy have been involved with the installation of a new three phase CNC machine at Deltec Industries based on Poulton Industrial Estate.

          Deltec Industries have been manufacturing impact sockets, accessories and specialist tools in various industries such as oil and gas, wind and automotive for more than 40 years. To find out more about Deltec Industries please click here https://www.deltecindustries.co.uk/ for their website.

          Before the machine could be installed, we had to upgrade one of the three phase distribution board to accommodate the new machine. For this we chose to install a new 8-way Contactum board. This work had to be carried out on a Friday afternoon after the manufacturing staff had finished for the week.

          Once we had installed the board, we needed to pull in a new 35mm 5 core armoured cable, this spec was requested by the manufacturer of the machine. Pulling in a 35mm armoured cable is heavy work, Jordan and Andy made light work of it though. Once the cable was glanded and terminated we carried out the electrical testing.

          We are now awaiting the manufacturers team to come to site where FCR will work alongside to commission the machine and prepare it for hand over to the client.

          If you are needing commercial or industrial electrical services FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD have you covered, we offer a full commercial and industrial installation, maintenance and inspection service. Our technicians have worked on various projects from shops, health clubs, oil and gas rigs, hazardous area sites and manufacturing sites. Check out some of our projects here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/commercial-electrical-contractors/

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            26 Jul 2022
            0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables

            7 REASONS TO FIT SOLAR

            FREE ELECTRICITY.

            There is no better feeling in the world than receiving things for free. Installing solar panels to your home helps you to generate free electricity, with the cost of electricity at all time highs, there is no better time than right now. Prices will only go one way

            THEY HELP LOWER YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

            There is a huge push by the UK Government and globally for us all to be kinder to the environment and lower our carbon footprint. Generating free electricity from your solar panels eliminates the need to consume electricity from the National grid, which is produced by power stations, this is kinder on the environment, helps lower your carbon footprint

            CAR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR DIRECT FROM THE SOLAR PANELS.

            This is a great reason, if you own or are thinking buying an electric car you can charge your car direct from your solar panels. Owning an electric car is a great way to stay away from the spiralling costs of petrol and diesel. Eliminate your fuel costs and your carbon footprint.

            BATTERIES.

            Did you know, if you install a battery on your solar system, any unused energy that is generated during the day will be stored in your battery. This helps if you are a working family and use most of your energy in the evening when you and your family are home from school or work. This works well during the winter months when the sun sets earlier, and you need to save as much generated energy as possible.

            ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.

            Installing a solar system helps you be independent from the energy grid, there are talks of energy black outs and power cuts, Solar panels produce electricity independently from the grid enabling you to negate power cuts.

            LOW MAINTENANCE.

            Solar panels and solar systems are relatively low maintenance and require the minimum input once installed.

            QUALIFIES FOR INSENTIVES AND TAX BREAKS.

            The Government very rarely give anything away, Installing Solar panels qualify for VAT free allowance which means you do not have to pay VAT. Your installer will claim the VAT back on the materials saving you 20% on your solar panels. Solar panels may also add value to your home as they will make your home more attractive to a potential buyer. Click here to read HMRC website on zero rated VAT https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-vat-treatment-of-the-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-in-in-great-britain/the-value-added-tax-installation-of-energy-saving-materials-order-2022

            Above are just 7 reasons to choose to have solar panels installed on your Fylde Coast home. There are many other reasons which will vary from person to person. With the rising and unpredictable costs of energy and the VAT free incentive from the Government now is a great time to invest in solar. If you would like to discuss the possibilities of installing solar, please call 01253 364029 and speak to one of our Solar experts or click here for more information https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/ FCR install solar panels across Blackpool, Fleetwood, Preston, Lytham St Annes and Lancashire.

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            26 Jul 2022
            0 Comments By Chris On Location

            A WALK ROUND OUR COLNE DEVELOPMENT SHOW FLAT

            Our 24 apartment development over in Colne in Lancashire is coming along, the show flat is ready for viewings, see our walk round video here. We are currently rewiring the whole building, the building has been transformed from working offices into one and two bedroomed apartments.

            If you are a property developer or Architect and are starting an apartment development in Lancashire please feel free to give FCR Electrical & Mechanical a call to see if we can help in any way on your next development

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              26 Jul 2022
              0 Comments By Chris On Location, Rewires

              TWO BEDROOMED BUNGALOW REWIRE IN POULTON-LE-FYLDE

              This week Fylde Coast rewires have started the week with a rewire of a two bedroomed bungalow in Poulton. Our client had contacted FCR as she was concerned with the state of the current wiring in the property. At the time our customer was not sure if she s going to sell the property or keep it for the long term. Either way, the properties electrics need to be safe.

              After calling to look at the installation and provide a written quotation we did notice a few issues, the main concern for ourselves was the fact that the lighting circuits had no cpc (circuit protective conductor) or earth conductor. This could be potentially dangerous if any of the light fittings or light switches are metal, the reason for this is if there is a fault on the circuit and the metal casing becomes live under these fault conditions then there is the potential for a full 230v electric shock. Not good! Here is a link to the professional electrician magazine for an article on lighting cpc’s /https://professional-electrician.com/technical/lighting-circuits-without-cpc/

              There were also some issues with the power sockets and many junction boxes under the floors, this would not always present as a problem, however during the winter months when we get a lot of rain on the Fylde Coast then there is a potential to cause the RCD to trip, this usually happens in November during the night! Also, the sockets were not in the correct places for ease of use for our client, it is quicker to rewire the socket circuits and this has also given peace of mind to our client.

              Example of Junction boxes that can be found under floors

              During the rewiring process, our client will remain in the property for the duration so we will ensure that there is no loss of power, and all floorboards and carpets are put back each night.

              The consumer unit in the property is a metal split load consumer unit and meets current wiring standards and so we will not be replacing this, this helps to keep the costs within budget.

              The rewire is expected to last four days and will be fully rewired, plastered chases and tested before completion.

              If you or your family are considering rewiring your Fylde Coast property then please fill in our free consultation form below for a free survey and quotation.

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                25 Jul 2022
                0 Comments By Chris Commercial Projects, On Location

                CARAVAN SITE SUB MAINS ELECTRICAL UPGRADE

                FCR were contracted by North Country Leisure to upgrade the sub mains to the original side of the caravan park.

                This project started off tricky as the supply cables were buried in the ground and we did not have the exact locations of the buried cables.

                With some great help from the park manager Mark, we expertly pinpointed the cables. The supply cables all required extending as the new site mains cabinet was being moved to a more suitable location.

                Once the main cables had been extended Ash and Charlie installed the new mains cabinet in the ground, this involved some concrete, uni-strut and some brut strength as these cabinets are not the lightest.

                Inside the cabinet we installed a 16-way Schneider single phase consumer unit https://www.se.com/uk/en/work/products/product-launch/easy9/ , the site chose Schnieder as the rest of the park have Schneider installed and it is a very reliable brand.

                Each van was protected by a 16-amp 30 milliamp RCBO. On this site, the client prefers to have the caravan meters installed inside the site cabinets as opposed to installing them within the caravan meter boxes. Ash installed the meters nice and neatly within the cabinet.

                Time was not on our side for this installation as the site had to have the power restored and up and running by 5.00pm as had been agreed with the lodge owners, we managed to switch the site back on with around 30mins spare time.

                If you are a leisure park manager or owner and are looking for a reliable electrical contractor to carry out your caravan park electrical installation then please fill out our form below for a free chat or advice on how FCR Electrical can help.

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                  23 Jul 2022
                  0 Comments By Chris On Location, Renewables , ,

                  INTRODUCING FYLDE COAST RENEWABLES.

                  FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD have launched a new brand name, Fylde Coast renewables.

                  Fylde Coast renewables mission is to help as many homes as possible in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast install energy saving measures which will help homeowners save money, hopefully lots of money!

                  FCR Electrical & Mechanical LTD have installed solar panels on and off over the years, although the savings to installation costs did not really tally up unless you considered the feed in tariffs, the feed in tariff have now been cut by Government to around 0.06p per kWH exported which doesn’t make financial sense when you are getting charged upwards of £0.30p per kWH of usage.

                  What has really sparked FCR’s mission to save Fylde Coast owners money is, I received a bill through the post from British gas for £1700!! My energy supplier had just gone bust (PFP ENERGY) and I had been swopped over to British Gas, I had paid my previous supplier by Direct debit every month and was in credit with them, British Gas have stated they know nothing of my credits and insist I pay the £1700.00. I have history with British Gas and swore never to be a customer of theirs again. So, here I was, an unplanned bill of £1700, my electricity prices had doubled and nowhere could I change energy suppliers as the surviving suppliers were not taking on new accounts.

                  So, one the Monday morning back in the office, I made it a mission to save money, stick two fingers up to British gas and be as independent from the energy suppliers as I could. Being an electrical contracting company, Solar panels are easy to install, we have access to different suppliers, so we got to work. We installed Solar panels and a battery storage unit and hot water diverter system to my property. This has saved around 705 of my electricity costs and cut down on my gas consumption due to the hot water diverter system. BINGO!! FY British Gas!

                  As I mentioned this to family and friends, they started to show interest and asked for quotations to have similar systems installed. We put some of our technicians on a Bpec solar installation course, including myself and have gained our MCS registration with NAPIT.

                  So here we are, Fylde Coast renewables was born! Our mission statement is simple. To provide Fylde Coast homeowners with quality, cost effective energy saving installations which will beat the energy suppliers and cut your household bills.

                  If you are like me and are sick and tired of energy costs spiralling out of control, please get in touch and speak to our Solar panel experts who will help save you from the energy robber barons! Click here for more information on Becoming your own mini power station https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

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