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Green Goo/Slime coming from your switches or sockets
Green Goo You may or may not be familiar with this phenomenon, however if your home was built or rewired between 1965 and 1971 then there is a likelihood that…
Read MoreWallington Christmas Lights 2016
I attended the Wallington Christmas lights switch on last year. It was a really good community night with the council, local businesses the good folk of Wallington all coming together.…
Read MoreFuseboards and Consumer Units
Fuseboard/Consumer units Modern fuseboards are much safer, speaking generally the protective switches disconnect quicker to prevent severe electric shock and the risk of electrical fire. We have supplied and fitted…
Read MoreHalloween and Your Electrical Safety
As you and your family prepare to celebrate Halloween with elaborate decorations, fun costumes, and candle lit displays, Wandle Electrical Services offers the following electrical safety tips to help you…
Read MoreAdequate provision of Electrical Socket outlets in the Home
Introduction The increased use of home electronics and entertainment systems has led to the situation that, not only are homeowners using extension leads for their TV area but also for…
Read MoreJob Opportunities
Wandle Electrical Service is a much heralded, expanding company. We are currently looking for electricians, electrician’s mates and electrical improvers. Wandle Electrical Services is based in Wallington and covers…
Read MoreGarden Power and Lighting
Hello, We get asked a lot of questions this time of year regarding outdoor power and lighting. Below are some hints and tips: Make sure all outdoor power circuits are…
Read MoreHanging Light fittings and chandeliers
We hang a lot of light fittings and chandeliers in Wallington and Carshalton. A lot of the period houses in these areas have high ceilings which lend themselves nicely to…
Read MoreRCD’s Explained
What is an RCD? An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something…
Read MoreHalogen v LED – The EU are spot on with this one.
All this talk of the EU has reminded me of when they tried to ban Halogen lamps in 2015. The ban has been put back to 2018. In my opinion…
Read MoreThe River Wandle
I took my 7 year old daughter down on the banks of the Wandle early this morning to see if we could spot the Kingfisher(s) that have returned to the area. …
Read MoreThings that go bump in the night….
Things That Go Bump… And I’m not talking about spectres and headless horsemen that may roam around your premises at night…although these can seem harmless when compared to a little…
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