Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet?
It is about now that we all start to think about Christmas and getting the Christmas decorations out of the loft! For some, their decorations will already be up, but for others, now is the time to start planning where we are going to put the tree, what lights we are going to put up, […]
Landlord EICR’s in Bristol & Bath
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION CONDITION REPORTS Are you a Landlord in either Bristol or Bath? 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 […]
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 […]
Fitting a new electric oven or hob?
Are you looking to replace or fit a new electric oven or electric hob? Most cookers, ovens and hobs use a very high current and therefore it is not always the case that they can be plugged in with a 3 pin plug socket. Therefore, you need to instruct the services of a qualified and […]
Finding a reliable electrician
Finding a reliable electrician is always difficult with such a large number of tradesmen claiming to provide electrical services. Therefore, what is the best way to find an electrician who: Turns up when they say they will Has had up to date training Is fully qualified Is fully insured Responds quickly to enquiries Is NICEIC […]
PAT Testing
If you are responsible for the Electrical Health & Safety of your business, then you will need to ensure that all portable appliances are tested in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974. At MJP Electrical, all our engineers are trained to City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing Level, specifically […]
Calling all property developers
MJP Electrical can offer a full Electrical Service to property developers or those renovating properties either for themselves, for rental, or for re-sale. We are NICEIC approved installers and offer the following services to anyone looking to take on a construction project of this kind: Whole or partial house rewires Additional sockets Circuit testing Installing […]
Waterproof switches and sockets
When installed correctly by a qualified Electrician, outdoor sockets and switches are perfect for running electric garden tools like lawnmowers and strimmers, operating pond pumps, or for outdoor leisure equipment. Outdoor sockets offer a much greater level of Electrical Safety than using extension leads which can be vulnerable to damage or create trip hazards. They […]