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Technical guides, job diaries and news from our team — covering electrical work across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and London.

RCD Tripping Common Electrical Problems — Hobbs Electrical Group Hemel Hempstead
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Why Does My RCD Keep Tripping? Six Common Electrical Problems Explained

RCD tripping, burning smells, flickering LEDs, dead sockets — six common household electrical problems explained, and when to call a professional.

Electrician Hertfordshire — Hobbs Electrical Group
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How to Choose the Right Electrician

What to look for when hiring an electrician — qualifications, Part P registration, certification and why the cheapest quote is rarely the right choice.

Commercial EICR Brill Buckinghamshire — Hobbs Electrical Group
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Commercial EICR — Industrial Unit, Brill, Buckinghamshire

A 3-phase commercial EICR on a 5,000 sq ft mixed industrial unit in Brill — safe isolation, two distribution boards, high bay lighting and a vehicle lift.

EV Charger Installation Rules 2026 — Hobbs Electrical Group
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New Rules Mean Not Every Electrician Can Install EV Chargers From 2026

Industry regulators are tightening the rules on who can legally install EV chargers. Here's what the EAS 2024 changes mean for homeowners booking an installation.

Plug-in solar panels UK home installation — Hobbs Electrical Group
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Plug-In Solar Is Coming to UK Shops — But Is Your Home Ready for It?

Plug-in solar is being legalised in the UK. Before you buy a kit, here is what the real risks are — and why an EICR matters more than the product itself.