Electrical Testing | Wantage

Elevate your home with Rako smart lighting, a robust and flexible system offering unparalleled control, energy efficiency, and sophistication. Enjoy simple setup, easy expandability, and a distributed control architecture that avoids a single point of failure, ensuring reliable and long-lasting performance for a truly intelligent home.

Maximise your home solar power system's efficiency with our comprehensive guide. Learn about panel types, shading, temperature, orientation, maintenance, and inverter efficiency. Discover strategies for optimal placement, regular cleaning, and advanced technologies like optimisers and battery storage to cut electricity bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

Installing a dedicated EV charging point at your residence offers numerous benefits, from cost savings on public charging to the comfort of waking up to a fully charged vehicle. This guide walks you through essential considerations for setting up your home EV charging solution, focusing on leading brands like Hypervolt, Ohme, and Zappi.

Discover smart heating solutions for energy-efficient UK homes. These advanced systems offer intelligent control over your home's climate, leading to significant energy savings, enhanced comfort, and a greener footprint. Loxone provides professional, integrated smart heating with centralised control, intelligent automation, and enhanced privacy.

Ensure the safety and efficiency of your commercial property's electrical systems with our comprehensive maintenance checklist. Proactive maintenance prevents costly downtime, reduces energy bills, and protects against hazards, extending equipment lifespan and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Discover how integrating solar panels with your smart home system transforms energy management. This guide explores automated optimisation, enhanced control, and key components like Loxone for a self-sufficient, cost-saving, and greener home. Maximise your solar investment and embrace future-proof living.

Discover the unparalleled benefits of professional smart home systems. Carter's Electrical Services delivers seamlessly integrated solutions using Loxone, Rako, and Lutron, enhancing comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Move beyond DIY limitations to a truly intelligent, future-proof living environment that anticipates your every need.

Don't let emergency lighting be an afterthought. This critical system guides occupants to safety during power outages, but only if it's fully compliant with UK regulations like BS 5266-1:2016. Ignoring these requirements can lead to severe fines, legal action, and, most importantly, puts lives at risk. Discover how to achieve and maintain compliance.

Considering a smart home? Choosing between budget DIY and professional installation is crucial. DIY might seem cheaper initially, but hidden costs, security flaws, and unreliability often lead to frustration. Professional systems offer integrated ecosystems, robust security, and lasting value, proving that "buy cheap, buy twice" truly applies to home automation.

Transform your home's connectivity with a professional home networking setup. Combat Wi-Fi dead zones and slow speeds by integrating dedicated access points. Enjoy seamless 4K streaming, reliable video calls, and a fully connected smart home with robust, high-performance Wi-Fi that supports all your digital needs.

While DIY smart home security offers convenience, it often comes with significant data privacy risks from cloud storage and vulnerable devices. Learn why professional, local home automation systems provide enhanced security, robust encryption, and reliable protection for your digital sanctuary.

Emergency lighting is essential for commercial safety and legal compliance. This guide explains UK regulations, installation best practices, and maintenance tips to keep your business secure during power outages or emergencies—helping you protect occupants and avoid costly non-compliance penalties.

Smart home security combines cameras, alarms, and automation to protect your property—whether you’re home or away. This guide explains how systems like Loxone, KNX, Lutron and Rako offer flexible, future-proof protection tailored to modern UK homes.

Smart load management helps commercial properties reduce energy bills, prevent overloads, and future-proof their infrastructure. From EV charging to HVAC control, this guide explains how UK businesses can balance demand and integrate automation for safer, more efficient power management.

Building a new home? This guide explains how to plan your electrical system for smart home tech, EV charging, solar, and more. Save money, reduce disruption, and future-proof your home by getting your infrastructure right during the build stage.

Industrial environments carry increased electrical risks. This guide explores common high-risk areas—like plant rooms, control panels, and wet zones—and offers practical tips to improve safety, ensure compliance, and protect your team with robust maintenance, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

A clear commercial electrical maintenance agreement helps protect your business from downtime and legal risk. Discover the key elements every contract should include, from service frequency to safety protocols, tailored to keep your systems safe and compliant.

Smart lighting transforms everyday living with convenience, energy savings, and better control. This guide explains how UK homeowners can automate their lighting using Loxone, Rako, or Lutron—offering flexibility, security, and comfort through intelligent home lighting automation.

Discover how to automate your home with Loxone—one of the best smart home systems for UK houses. This guide covers smart home installation, key features, and how Loxone delivers seamless, scalable automation for lighting, heating, security, and energy.

Discover how to charge your electric vehicle at home with this complete UK guide. Learn about charger types, installation steps, costs, grants, and smart charging features to help you choose a safe, future-ready EV charging solution for your home.

Explore how smart heating controls save energy using Loxone. This guide explains the benefits of zoned heating, automation, and intelligent temperature control—making Loxone one of the best smart heating systems for UK homes looking to reduce energy costs.

Discover the most common electrical faults in commercial wiring and why PPM is essential for commercial building safety. Learn how to identify early warning signs and prevent costly issues with a planned maintenance checklist for electrical systems.

Explore key fire safety risks from electrical systems in commercial buildings and learn how to prevent electrical fires in commercial properties. This guide helps business owners stay compliant and protect their premises with practical safety advice and expert solutions.

Planned Preventative Maintenance is vital for keeping commercial buildings safe, compliant, and efficient. This guide explains why PPM is essential for commercial building safety and includes a planned maintenance checklist for electrical systems to help you stay prepared.

Learn the key emergency lighting requirements for commercial buildings and how to stay compliant in the UK. This guide covers legal obligations, testing schedules, and expert tips to help you meet commercial lighting compliance and keep your premises safe.

Is your business electrically compliant? Our practical checklist covers everything from EICRs to PAT testing, helping you meet legal standards and protect your workplace. Learn how to make your business electrically compliant and avoid costly safety risks.

Regular electrical maintenance is essential for commercial properties. Partnering with qualified electrical contractors helps ensure safety, legal compliance, and efficiency—reducing downtime, avoiding costly repairs, and protecting your business. Find out what’s involved and why it matters in our latest blog.

Transform your home with smart technology that boosts energy efficiency, security, and comfort. From intelligent heating and lighting to automated blinds and voice control, discover top upgrades that make life simpler, greener, and future-ready—seamlessly integrated with Loxone and Rako.

An EICR is essential for ensuring the safety and compliance of your property’s electrical systems. This guide explains what an EICR involves, who needs one, and why regular inspections are vital for both domestic and commercial premises.