Is it worth getting a smart meter?
The way that we manage our energy consumption has changed vastly over the years – for many households across the UK, the days of visits from the gas man or electric meter reader are long gone. Smart meters have become commonplace, but there are still some people who are holding off installing this type of […]
Remembrance Day – Remembering those who have lost their lives to protect us
We would like to take the opportunity today to remember those in the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the line of duty to protect us and the lives of our families on this Remembrance Day. We appreciate everyone who puts their lives on the line for us, whether that is the Armed […]
Have you got your fire lit yet?
Now the weather is turning cold and wintry, it is lovely to snuggle up for an evening and light the fire to stay warm. We also love a real fire too, but did you know that the UK’s Fire & Rescue services attended over 100,000 house fires last year* and that having open fires in […]
Landlord EICR’s in South Wales
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION CONDITION REPORTS Are you a Landlord in South Wales? Do you know your responsibilities in terms of electrical safety for the homes and buildings that you own and rent out? Watch our video on landlord EICR’s and download our FREE guide The Landlords Guide to Electrical and Fire Safety in the UK today.https://youtu.be/Mbm5MPhSyec […]
Happy Halloween from all of us at MJP Electrical
We would just like to wish all of our loyal customers a Happy Halloween from all of the staff at MJP Electrical. We hope you have a spooktacular night, whatever you are doing. If you are staying in and need a scary read, why not take a look at this Halloween Hall of Electrical Horrors!! […]
What do I need to wire a shed?
It’s all well and good setting up an outdoor workspace until it comes to giving it power. Many people find that a shed is a great place to work on DIY projects, have a dedicated space for hobbies or simply for storage. However, since these outbuildings are not connected to the mains power of the […]
What to do if you or someone else gets an electric shock
If you have been shocked: If you receive an electric shock, it might be difficult for you to do anything straight away. You may be stunned, have fallen over and maybe injured yourself. But try to start with the following if you think you’ve been severely shocked: Let go of the electric source as soon […]
USB Wall Sockets
Have you considered USB wall sockets? With so many devices today either being powered or needing to be charged by USB socket, it can sometimes mean that you have so many devices plugged in that you then run out of spare sockets for the devices that are powered through a traditional 3-pin plug! USB Wall […]
Steamy windows & mirrors!
If you have a shower in your home, you will be familiar with how steamed up the room can get during and after you take a shower. This makes it difficult to see yourself in the mirror in order that you can brush your hair or apply make-up etc. If the extractor is in an […]
Overloading extension sockets
Do you find that you never have enough sockets? With so many devices these days needing power it is not unusual to need more power outlets. All too often we use extension sockets, extension cables and reels to provide us with extra outlets. However, it is very easy to overload them. Most typical 4 socket […]