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The joy of small business is that things change at a ridiculous pace. No time for sitting around! In a prior life some of our customers have come to know our master electrician Terry as part of McHow Ltd or MultiTec . However, as all things, life goes on and we have to respond to the changing times. We of course welcome our previous customers to continue with us on the journey of improving your homes and properties. We are dedicated to providing a consistent high quality ser

Updated March 2026 | By VoltTec | 6 min read Direct Answer:  Flickering lights in older London houses are most commonly caused by loose wiring connections, ageing or deteriorating cables, an overloaded circuit, or a failing consumer unit. In properties built before 1970, flickering should always be investigated by a qualified electrician, it is frequently an early warning sign of wiring that has reached the end of its safe service life. Why Older London Houses Are Particularl

Why Does My Circuit Breaker Keep Tripping at Home? Updated March 2026 | By VoltTec | 7 min read Direct Answer:  A circuit breaker keeps tripping because it is protecting your home from one of three faults: circuit overload (too many appliances drawing current simultaneously), a short circuit (a live wire contacting a neutral wire), or a ground fault (a live wire contacting an earthed surface). A breaker that trips more than once on the same circuit requires inspection by a qu

Understanding EICs, MEIWCs, and EICRS!

The amount of times people are surprised by the idea of Air Con in the UK continues to climb every time we talk with our customers. Not every aircon unit is like the ones you'd see on large commercial sites. Increasingly, people are finding that the extreme cold and heat can best be addressed by a simple home air conditioning unit. A commercial HVAC system installed. Understanding HVAC Systems - I thought we were talking about air con? What is HVAC? HVAC stands for Heating, V