FCR Electrical LTD

02/11/2026

A full rewire is a major investment, but cutting corners on safety can cost far more in the long run. Our guide explains how to budget sensibly while allowing for compliant materials, qualified workmanship, testing and certification. It also covers the questions to ask contractors, helping homeowners and property managers compare quotes with confidence and avoid unexpected costs.

https://fcrelectrical.co.uk/how-to-budget-shop-rewiring/

01/11/2026

Got solar panels but no battery? ☀️🔋

Without a battery, the solar power you make during the day and don't use goes back to the grid. Add a home battery and you can store it to use later.

Two recent installs from the FCR team: an AlphaESS battery in Cheadle and a Tesla Powerwall 3 in New Longton, Preston.

✅ We fit Tesla Powerwall 3, AlphaESS and Fox ESS
✅ We'll upgrade your inverter if it needs it
✅ Powerwall 3 and Fox ESS can power your home in a power cut when a backup gateway is fitted
✅ Tesla Certified Installer, AlphaESS Approved Installer, NICEIC and MCS
✅ We sort the DNO paperwork

0% VAT on solar panels and battery storage installed in your home, until 31 March 2027. Ask us if your job qualifies.

📞 01253 365029

31/10/2026

Fixed wire testing is a practical way to confirm that your property’s electrical systems remain safe, reliable and compliant with current regulations. From identifying hidden faults to reducing the risk of disruption, regular testing gives landlords, facilities managers and homeowners greater confidence in their electrics. FCR Electrical Ltd delivers thorough, professional inspections with clear reporting, dependable advice and tidy workmanship. It’s a straightforward investment in safety, compliance and peace of mind.

https://fcrelectrical.co.uk/why-choose-fixed-wire-testing/

29/10/2026

☀️🔋 Got solar panels but no battery? You could be giving your best electricity away.

Your panels do their best work around midday, when most of us are out. Without a battery, the power you don’t use as it’s generated is exported to the grid, usually for far less than you pay to buy electricity back later.

A battery changes that:
🌙 Use your own solar in the evening and overnight
💷 Rely less on expensive grid electricity
🔋 Top up on cheaper off-peak rates if you’re on a suitable tariff
🏡 Be more independent from rising prices

No need to start again. We can add a battery to your existing solar system. We’ll survey your setup first, then recommend the right inverter and battery to work with your current panels.

⏳ Timing matters: installing a battery in a home currently qualifies for 0% VAT until 31st March 2027, after which it reverts to 5%.

How much you’d save depends on how much electricity you use in the evenings and on your tariff, and we’ll give you a straight answer based on your own home.

Do you have solar but no battery? Comment BATTERY or send us a message, and we’ll arrange a free survey and advice. 👇

📞 01253 364 029
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29/10/2026

29/10/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quoted Tuesday. Installed Wednesday. 5-star review the same day.

That’s how a smooth EV charger install should go. This week we fitted an Ohme ePod smart EV charger at a home in Romiley, Stockport.

Why the ePod is a great home charger:
🔌 Untethered, so you use your own cable and the unit stays neat on the wall
📶 Built-in 4G connection, so it doesn’t rely on your home wifi
⚡ Smart charging, so you can charge when electricity is cheaper

Fitted by our own team, with OZEV-registered and NICEIC-approved credentials. Timescales depend on the site, but we always aim to get you charging as quickly as we can.

Thank you to our customer for the kind review. It means a lot to a small local business. 🙏

Thinking about an EV charger? Comment CHARGER or send us a message, and we’ll get back to you.

📞 01253 364 029
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29/10/2026

🌟 Park lighting upgrade complete for Hanley Caravans at Blackadder Caravan Park

Our team has just finished a big electrical upgrade for Hanley Caravans at Blackadder Caravan Park in Duns Scotland. The project included:

💡 30 new Victoria antique copper-topped lamp posts, replacing the old bollard lighting
🏕️ 7 new bases added to the park
⛲ A water fountain in the new feature pond

The result is a warmer, more welcoming park after dark, with proper lighting along the paths and a real centrepiece in the pond. 📸 See the photos below.

Thank you to the Hanley Caravans team for trusting us with the project. 🙏

Running a holiday park, campsite or leisure site? Winter is the best time to get electrical upgrades done before the new season starts. We’re NICEIC approved and handle everything from lighting and supplies to testing and certification.

Which would improve your site most: better lighting, more pitches, or a new feature? Tell us in the comments 👇

📞 01253 364 029
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29/10/2026

An ageing fuseboard can leave a home or business exposed to avoidable electrical risks, especially if it lacks modern safety features such as RCD protection. Our latest guide explains the key warning signs, when an upgrade may be required, and how replacement work should meet current UK wiring regulations. With clear advice from qualified professionals, it helps you make a safe, informed decision without unnecessary disruption or expense.

https://fcrelectrical.co.uk/when-should-fuseboards-be-replaced/

28/10/2026

☕ It’s Budget Day!

Between the headlines and the small print, we’d rather hear from you than the experts.

How do you think today’s Budget will affect…

⚡ Your energy bills?
☀️ Solar and battery incentives?
🚗 EV charging and grants?
💷 The general cost of living?

Which one matters most to you and your household? Tell us in the comments 👇 We’re reading every one.

27/10/2026

☀️ Day 2 of our Cheadle Hulme solar and battery install: we’re on the roof

Yesterday we started on site in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, and today the team is on the roof fitting the mounting rails for the solar panels.

A good solar installation starts here: rails fixed securely to the roof structure, set out properly, and weatherproofed around every fixing.

Here’s what’s going in on this south-facing roof:
🔆 10 × 465W DMEGC solar panels, a 4.65kWp system
⚡ AlphaESS SMILE-G3 5kW hybrid inverter, which has built-in EPS backup power for essential circuits in a power cut
🔋 14.4kWh of AlphaESS battery storage, going in the cellar out of the way of the living space

The panels go on next, so there’ll be more photos soon. 📸

Fitted by our own team, with NICEIC, MCS, OZEV and TrustMark credentials. If you’re thinking about solar or battery storage in Stockport, Cheadle or Manchester, comment SOLAR or message us and we’ll arrange a free survey and fixed-price quote.

📞 01253 364029
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