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Latest news and advice from the expert electricians at Ideal Electrical.

Q&As when choosing a home security system

Here are some questions we get asked about intruder and burglar alarms… and our answers!

The training is now complete and we are about to start installing solar PV and battery storage systems.

Edinburgh landlords must ensure that their rental properties adhere to strict water safety standards.

These are the common EICR questions we are asked by Scottish Landlords and property managers… and, of course, the answers!

This IES guide covers maintaining, repairing & updating your communal lighting.

Find out more about operational and agreed limitations in your EICR report.

Do you have FI codes on your EICR? Find out what these mean and see some examples.

Delighted to recently work at the Holyrood Palace café on rewiring, upgrading lighting and outside power supplies.

Have C3 codes on your EICR? These are recommended improvements - find out what to do next.

EICR reported C2 fault codes? What do C2 codes mean and what you should do next.

We had a ton of fun at the SELECT President's Cup 2024. A great day out golfing in Dunblane.

Do you have C1 fault codes on your EICR? Find out what C1 codes mean and what you should do…

Have an EICR and wondering what all these C1, C2, C3 and FI codes mean? Start here.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an electrician in the historic city of Edinburgh? Step into an electrician's shoes…

Find out how businesses can claim up to 75% of the total of the purchase and installation of new EV…

The Ohme Home Pro charger is an IES favourite - we install dozens every year. Here are our thoughts.

IES were shortlisted for 'Electrical Contractor of the Year' & 'Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative' at the Aico HomeLINK Community Awards.

The new Edinburgh Low Emission Zone is driving an increase in home EV chargers being installed around the city.

An Electrical Installation Certificate should be provided when you've had a home rewire, an extension, or other significant electrical work.

The Scolmore Elucian consumer unit is an Ideal Electrical favourite - we install over 500 each year!