What do your EICR codes mean?

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Our electricians at Definitive Electrical provide electrical safety inspections across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire week in, week out. Whether to aid a house sale or to assist a domestic landlord in adhering to safety regulations, these inspections check whether the electrics of the property are safe for those who live in or visit the property.

What happens during an EICR?

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As NICEIC registered electricians, we carry out many electrical safety checks (otherwise known as EICRs or Electrical Installation Condition Reports) in homes across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Mostly we are instructed to carry out these inspections by homeowners who are selling their homes and are requested to demonstrate the safety of their electrics.

Calling for an EV Charger Quote?

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We have had an increasing number of enquiries regarding installing chargers for electrical vehicles in recent weeks, reflecting the growing popularity of electric vehicles as well as, perhaps, the ongoing uncertainty surrounding petrol prices and availability. Our engineers at Definitive Electrical have installed many EV chargers across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and we would love to help you to get your EV charger up and running. So here are the best ways you can help us to help you…

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Knowing what's going on with your home electrics can be a tricky yet essential task for homeowners. It's absolutely vital that you have a qualified, registered local electrician that you know you can completely trust. You will likely find your first port of call is a quick online search of “electrician near me” and if you are searching for electrician in or around Arnold you may well have found our website. 

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What are the basics of home security systems?

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In previous weeks, we have been looking at home security cameras and weighing up the pros and cons of wired or wireless cameras. But, here at Definitive Electrical, we know that a good home security system will consist of more than just cameras. Having installed security systems across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, we have gained extensive experience in providing a good range of security systems, from the most basic systems to complex installations.

Wired Vs Wireless Home Security Cameras

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As a part of our in-depth exploration of home and business security options, we’re going to take a closer look at security cameras – in particular, the pros and cons of wired versus wireless cameras. Here at Definitive Electrical, we are receiving increasing requests for security cameras from our customers from across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. With the growing popularity of Ring and other smart doorbells and home devices, wireless home security devices are a hot topic. So how do you know whether a wireless device is going to be suitable for your needs?