When I go into older homes in our area (Chilcompton, Midsomer Norton or Wells and Frome), one of the most common things I see is an old-style consumer unit quietly doing its job… or at least it’s trying to - you have to feel for it… because it’s just not as efficient and safe as it’s newer counterparts and there are hidden dangers in older consumer units! Some of the features lacking in an older consumer unit... but that's not all... look what's inside!!! From the outside it might look fine,...

Let’s be honest – when it comes to electrics, you want someone who knows what they’re doing, turns up when they say they will, and leaves your home clean and safe. That’s where I come in. I’m Rich, a your local electrician based in Chilcompton and serving surrounding areas. I cover the surrounding areas like Oakhill, Shepton Mallet, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Wells and beyond. I focus on domestic electrical work – things like replacing light fittings, installing EV chargers, upgrading...

If your home still has an older-style rewireable fusebox (the type with fuse wire you have to replace when it blows), it might be time to...