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01 Sep 2023

FCR Electrical on site at Brent Cross fit out

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LONDON BRENT CROSS FLIP OUT ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND REMEDIAL WORKS

FCR Electrical had been recommended by one of the fit our contractors who was working on the Brent Cross Flip out trampoline venue. Flip Out needed some urgent electrical remedial works completing whilst the main fit out was being carried out following on from an unsatisfactory EICR report.

Who Are Flip Out?

If you have kids, I am sure you are aware of Flip Out and the fun the kids can have at these venues. If you are not familiar with Flip Out. Flip Out are The UK’s leading adventure and trampoline park operators.

They have 29 venues across the UK from Glasgow in Scotland all the way down to Ashford in Kent. Follow the link here for more details and locations https://www.flipout.co.uk/

What Is An EICR Inspection?

If you are wondering what an EICR or Electrical Installation Condition Report is. An EICR is an electrical report carried out on an electrical installation to evaluate if the installation is in a safe enough condition for it’s continued use.

There are laws and rules in place as when an EICR should be carried out and how often. Your insurance company may also have their own recommendations on how often an updated EICR should be carried out

Follow this link to a commercial EICR we carried out earlier in the year https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/commercial-eicr-out-of-hours-in-liverpool/

Commercial Electrical Installation Work

Having been asked if we could help within the very tight timeframe to carry out these works, we jumped at the chance.

The initial work involved installing 11 x 16-amp radial circuits within the venue to power the new ginormous inflatable adventure that was being installed, this thing is massive and looks a great bit of fun. This work was carried out during the main fit out works. On completion we provided all the necessary certification to go with the work carried out.

Whilst our team Charlie and James were on site, FCR was approached about the unsatisfactory EICR remedial works that needed to be carried.

If these remedials were not carried out then it could impact the venue on opening, with the kids six weeks holidays only days away FCR jumped into action.

As soon as we had the work order in place, we had the materials sent straight down to site and got working on the list of remedials, the electrical remedial works were completed within four days and a satisfactory electrical EICR report was issued.

Brent Cross is now open for lots of fun.

If you have a commercial venue and would like to book an EICR or discuss what your needs may be fill out the below form now and one of our engineers will give you a call.

10 Apr 2023

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FCR ELECTRICAL ARE NOW SUNSYNK REGISTERED INSTALLERS

After carrying out many Solar panels installs, installing Sunsynk inverters and batteries we are now Sunsynk approved registered installers.

FCR Electrical are the only official SunSynk registered installers based on the Fylde Coast. Here is the registered installer list https://www.sunsynk.org/approvedinstallers, FCR Electrical & Mechanical registration number is UK-95907

We chose Sunsynk as our go to manufacturer as they offer fantastic technical advice and back up, if you purchase an inverter and battery together you get their 10-year product warranty. Once installed, the app is intuitive and easy to use. Their batteries and inverters also look really stylish and modern.

Click the link here for more Sunsynk product information https://www.sunsynk.org/ourinverters

You can check out some of our Solar panel installs we have carried out, all have been installed with Sunsynk inverters here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/solar-panels/

10 Apr 2023

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NEW CARAVAN PARK ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NEAR NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

New Caravan Park Electrical Installation Near Newcastle Upon Tyne

FCR have been selected to carry out the new caravan site electrical installation at Border Forest Park, the park is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Northeast of England.

Border forest park is a brand-new development of caravans and lodges and will be completed in stages.

The first stage has started with FCR electrical due on site in the Middle of April, during this initial phase we will be installing the mains distribution for all the phases of work, 2 x sub main distribution boards and 12 caravan units, these will be connected to a temporary supply until Northern Power Grid install the new electrical supply to the park in around twelve weeks.

For the caravan hook up points, we will be installing the 32 amp Rolec 18th Edition boxes, follow this link here for more product information https://www.rolecserv.com/caravan-hook-ups

The first of the units have arrived on site ready for connection, the ground working team have finished the construction of the hard standing bases and the road layout of the site.

They also pulled in our armoured cables from the mains distribution to the lodge positions.

We will post updates as this project moves forward.

To view other caravan park projects we have been involved in, click here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/caravan-site-sub-mains-electrical-upgrade/

10 Apr 2023

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COMMERCIAL EICR OUT OF HOURS IN LIVERPOOL

FCR had the pleasure of providing our client Motor Range in Liverpool with their 5 yearly EICR electrical inspection.

Why do you need to carry out an EICR?

An EICR or Electrical Inspection Condition Report is a type of report that evaluates the condition of your electrical installation for safe continued use. Usually an EICR is recommended every five years although it is best to check with your business insurance provider as this can change, we have seen some request an EICR carried out every three years. Caravan sites it is recommended every 12 months!

Out Of Hours

This project had to be carried out during the hours that the business is closed. Their opening hours are 9.00am to 8.00pm. There are also many computers in the building so special care needed to be taken to avoid any damage or loss of data.

Who Are Motor Range?

Motor Range are a car and van sales outlet based on Dunnings Bridge Road in Merseyside. They are Merseyside’s largest motor vehicle stockists with over 1500 vehicles on site. Their sales staff are experts in the motor industry and were very helpful and friendly to our staff whilst carrying out our EICR. If you are in the market for a new van or car you can check them out here https://www.motorrange.co.uk/

Our electrical technicians carried the inspection work out over 4 nights along with a further day in our office typing up the report.

Whilst completing the inspections, it was agreed with the Motor Range management that any remedials found that needed repairing would be carried out at the same time, this will help with cost as all work had to be carried out during closed hours.

The electrical installation was a new installation being carried out in 2016, the original electrical contractor did a great installation using quality wiring accessories such as Schneider distribution boards and MK sockets and switches. Using quality wiring accessories helps with keeping maintenance costs down in the long run as they are durable and have a longer life under heavy usage.

On completion of the EICR we issued a satisfactory certificate which is valid for 5 years

If your business is in need of an EICR electrical condition report please complete our form for more details on how FCR Electrical can help your business stay compliant at a reasonable cost.

04 Feb 2023

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Are You Looking For Commercial Electrical Contractors In Lancashire?

So, you are searching for a commercial electrical contractor, what things should you be looking for?

Commercial electrical services are different and can be more technical than standard domestic services. When choosing your commercial electrical contractor, these are the five things we think you should be considering and asking them.

Is the electrical contractor registered with the NICEIC as an approved contractor? There are other schemes available such as Napit registration, however, the NICEIC approved contractor scheme is the benchmark for commercial and industrial electrical contractors. Each registered contractor has a registration number, Our number is 617331
Is your commercial electrical contractors insured for the correct work? One area where sometimes the contractor may not be insured is for 3 phase electrical installation. You should be able to check this easily on your electrical contractor’s insurance certificate.
Are the commercial electrical contractors experienced in commercial electrical work? Domestic and commercial electrical work is very different with a whole host of different hazards. Isolating 3 phase machines, working in 3 phase distribution boards and commercial electrical testing are some areas where you need experienced electrical contractors. Ask your electrical contractor who will be carrying out the work and what experience the technicians have.
Is your commercial electrical contractor experienced in fire alarms and emergency lighting? Fire alarms are designed, installed and maintained under different British standards, BS-5839-6:2019+2020, emergency lighting falls under BS-5266 8 2004. Working on these systems can add additional hazards in your commercial building, ask if your contractor has experience working on your systems.
Can your commercial electrical contractor demonstrate past commercial electrical projects? Your contractor should be able to evidence past projects and talk you though a couple of past projects. This will give you confidence in the company’s skills and experience to carry out your commercial electrical project.

If you are looking for a commercial electrician click here for a local list of contractors https://www.google.com/search?q=commercial+electricians+near+me&rlz=1C1CHZN_enGB941GB941&oq=commercial+electricians+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l9.12328j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

You can check out a couple of our recent commercial projects here https://www.fyldecohttps://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/industrial-warehouse-rewiring-in-warrington/astrewires.co.uk/two-bedroomed-rewire-in-november-2022/ and here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/sika-plastics-training-building-socket-upgrades/

02 Feb 2023

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Industrial Warehouse Rewiring In Warrington

This week one of our FCR Electrical teams have been over in Warrington completing a warehouse rewire.

This property has recently been moved into from a neighbouring warehouse and our clients Plastichem Limited needed the move to be as smooth and problem free as possible so as not to disrupt manufacturing. To learn more about our clients Plastichem you can check out their website here http://www.plastichem.co.uk/

Our first task was to agree a layout of the new building as to where all the machines and equipment was going to be sited and relocated to

Once the positions had been agreed, we had a walk round with the site supervisor discussing the plans for the rewire.

To get this warehouse up to spec for the new tenants we rewired all circuits that was required for the machinery. Most circuits were wired in steel wired armoured. We also installed two additional three phase distribution panels, 110v socket circuits and carried out an EICR electrical inspection on completion.

Our clients move into the premises has gone without too many issues which enabled them to carry on with manufacturing.

When rewiring industrial units it is always best practice to inspect the current installation first by carrying out a full EICR of the electrics. This will identify the initial condition of the installation and flag up any problems or potential electrical dangers.

If you require additional sockets or lighting depending on the age it is usually best to rewire the circuits, doing this ensures there is no electrical faults in the future which could disrupt your business activities. Once rewired and in service, if you carry out regular electrical inspections to the installation you should have trouble free electrics minimising down time.

If you are considering rewiring your business premises then please fill in the below form to arrange a free consultation. You can check out other commercial installations here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/sika-plastics-training-building-socket-upgrades/

01 Feb 2023

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Three Bedroomed Rewire In Fleetwood

This week electrical rewire is a three bedroomed mid terraced house in Fleetwood. This project was a tricky project to execute. The property is a mid-terraced house with solid concrete floors and laminate flooring in the rear room. With he property having solid floors downstairs it meant all of the cables had to be installed through the first floor joists. This resulted in more flooring needing to be lifted than usual.

Before our clients purchased this property they purchased an EICR (Electrical installation condition report) which on completion identified that the property would benefit from an electrical rewire. If you are purchasing a property older than 25 years old we always recommend having an EICR carried out so you know the condition of the wiring and have no nasty surprises once moved in.

Originally the property was going to be empty which always makes rewiring your home easier. However, due to delays in the completion dates on this property our clients had to move into the property.

This added extra challenges to the project. Our clients were going to be living in the property, they have two nervous house cats and one of our clients works from home.

First issue, we could not leave our customers with no power for any length of time due to the working from home situation. We had to ensure that the rewiring was carried out so that we could energise the new circuits as we went to minimise disruption.

Our original target for completion of this project was five days. Our clients already had other trades booked in to follow on from us which meant, even with the extra work load we had to meet our client’s deadline.

We are pleased that we managed to complete this project in the five days allocated to us completing the work at 6.00pm on the Friday. After all of the dust, disruption and inconvenience we was pleased to hand over this project along with the relevant electrical certificates.

Feel free to check out some of our other rewiring projects here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/bungalow-rewire-in-fleetwood/ and here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/two-bedroomed-rewire-in-november-2022/

If you are considering rewiring your home, or have any questions about rewiring your home, please download our Ebook guide to rewiring your house.

You can keep up to date with our rewiring projects by heading over to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/fyldecoastrewires

01 Feb 2023

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5 Things To Consider When Rewiring Your Kitchen

Having a new kitchen installed in your home is a great way to add value to your property. Ensuring your kitchen electrical installation is up to standards and current regulations is really important as if the installation is in a poor condition, then you may need to remove your new kitchen to repair or rewire your kitchen.

Here are five things to consider before installing your kitchen.

If your property is over 25 years old it is advisable to rewire the kitchen circuit, cable manufacturers only guarantee pvc cables for around 25 years. If you are installing a new kitchen, it is reasonable to expect your kitchen to last at least ten years, this would result in the original wiring being around 35-40 years old. At this age you can expect wiring faults and problems which may result in having to remove your kitchen to repair.
Modern kitchens have many more electrical appliances installed than in previous generations. This can range from two ovens, dishwashers, warming draws, microwave grills, tumble dryers, hot taps to name a few. Rewiring your kitchen taking into consideration all of the new appliances that will be installed is a wise move and ensures your kitchen electrical installation is up to the demands of modern life.
If you make alterations to your existing wiring and add additional sockets, then these sockets will need RCD protection. If your wiring is 25-30 years old your current socket circuits may not be RCD protected. Installing a new consumer unit to current wiring regulations would be a perfect time when upgrading your kitchen. This would ensure your installation is keeping up with current wiring regulations. This will help if you ever come to sell your property.
Your new kitchen layout may be different to your current kitchen layout. If you need to alter the locations of sockets and switches it makes sense to rewire the circuits. It is just the same amount of work to alter an electrical circuit as it is to rewire your kitchen circuit. Rewiring your kitchen will give you peace of mind that the circuit will not fail and cause wiring issues in the future.
Rewiring your property adds value to your home. Rewiring your house can cause disruption and lots of dust as does installing a new kitchen. Carrying out both jobs at the same time limits dust, disruption, and inconvenience. Rewiring your home and installing a new kitchen are two of the most disruptive but rewarding jobs to be carried out in your home. What better way than to do them at the same time?

If you are considering installing a new kitchen to your home and are unsure about the condition of your electrical installation, your first point of call is to book in with Fylde Coast rewires for a free consultation. Our engineers will be able to advise you on the age of the electrical installation and any upgrades you may require. Please fill out the below form to book an appointment today!

If you are considering a new kitchen, check out Howdens range of kitchens here https://www.howdens.com/help-and-advice/inspiration/kitchen-makeovers/100-beautiful-kitchens

Thinking of rewiring your house? Please check out these rewiring projects we have recently carried out https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/bungalow-rewire-in-fleetwood/

21 Jan 2023

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SIKA PLASTICS TRAINING BUILDING SOCKET UPGRADES

This week our commercial electricians Jordan and Louie were back at Sika plastics training facility to install extra sockets in the workshop area.

Sika launched in the UK roofing business 60 years ago, Sika are the market leaders in cold-applied liquid waterproofing technology for roofs, walkways, balconies and terraces. For more information click here https://gbr.sika.com/en/construction/roofing/about-us/history.html

We originally installed the electrical installation to this training building in August 2020 which was during covid. To read more about this project click here https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/sika-plastics-preston-new-training-facility-building/

Our clients required some metal clad double sockets installing around the perimeter of the building with the cables contained within galv conduit. The sockets were to be wired in four 32 amp RCD protected radial circuits.

When we originally installed the Schneider distribution board we ensured there was plenty of spare ways for future electrical installations as the training facility evolved.

All of the electrical installations have been issued with an electrical installation certificate

21 Jan 2023

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HIGH BAY FAULTY LIGHTING

This week Jordan and Louie were in Warrington helping one of our clients with fault finding on some high bay lighting in their warehouse

We had previously been contracted to replace the office in grid ceiling lights with energy efficient led lights. Whilst there it was brought to our attention that they had a lighting fault on the high bay lighting in the main warehouse.

The work involved working at height, so we hired a cherry picker for the task.

Whilst looking at the lights our client took the decision to replace the lights with new Ansell led high bay light fittings. The existing lights are 400w son fittings which are old not very energy efficient. With the cost of energy spiralling especially for commercial customers upgrading to LED makes sense commercially and environmentally.

Our guys managed to rectify the fault and replace the lighting leaving our clients happy

To see some more commercial projects we have carried out, visit our page https://www.fcrelectrical.co.uk/commercial-electrical-contractors/