Kerdon Electrical Ltd

04/11/2026

Warm white or cool white lighting. What's the difference?

Have you ever replaced a light bulb and noticed that the room suddenly feels completely different?

It might be down to the colour temperature of the light.

Warm white (around 2700K–3000K) gives off a softer, slightly yellow light. It's often a good choice for living rooms, bedrooms and anywhere you want a cosy, relaxing atmosphere.

Cool white (around 4000K) produces a cleaner, more neutral white light. It can work well in kitchens, bathrooms, garages and utility rooms where good visibility is important.

You'll sometimes see daylight bulbs (around 6000K–6500K) too. These give off a much cooler, slightly bluish light, which can feel rather harsh in a living room.

The numbers are measured in Kelvin (K), and the higher the number, the cooler the light appears.

Neither warm white nor cool white is necessarily better. It's about choosing the right light for the room and how you use it.

It's a small detail, but getting it right can make a surprising difference to how your home looks and feels.

02/11/2026

Bonfire Night is coming up this Thursday, but it's quite interesting how far back the tradition goes.

On 5 November 1605, Guy Fawkes was discovered guarding barrels of gunpowder hidden beneath the House of Lords.

He was involved in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to destroy the Houses of Parliament.

People began lighting bonfires to celebrate the failure of the plot, and more than 400 years later, we're still marking the occasion.

Of course, these days we tend to associate Bonfire Night with fireworks, sparklers, wrapping up warm and heading out to local displays.

It's quite remarkable how a tradition that started in 1605 is still part of our November calendar today.

30/10/2026

❓🚨Friday Question Time🚨❓

With Halloween tomorrow, it's time for a spooky film showdown.

Four Halloween favourites, but you can only choose one.

Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, The Nightmare Before Christmas or Halloween?

Which one gets your vote for a Halloween film night? 🎃

28/10/2026

Electrical Safety: Signs of Overheating in Your Home

Take a look at this socket.

The blackened area and damaged plastic are clear signs that something has gone wrong.

Electrical connections can sometimes overheat due to loose connections, poor contact between a plug and socket, or other faults.

The worrying thing is that the problem isn't always this obvious.

There are a few warning signs worth looking out for around your home:
• Discolouration or scorch marks around sockets, switches or light fittings.
• A burning or hot plastic smell coming from electrical equipment.
• Plugs or sockets becoming unusually hot during use.
• Buzzing or crackling noises from electrical fittings.
• Flickering lights or repeated tripping, which can indicate an electrical problem that needs investigating.

If you notice any of these signs, don't ignore them.

Stop using the affected equipment and, if safe, switch off the relevant circuit. Arrange for a qualified electrician to investigate before using it again.

It's also worth remembering that a circuit breaker doesn't necessarily trip when a connection overheats. Some poor connections can generate significant heat without drawing enough current to operate the protective device.

A quick visual check of the sockets and switches around your home can sometimes help you spot a developing problem before it becomes more serious.

26/10/2026

Halloween is coming up this Saturday 🎃

Halloween seems to get bigger every year.

It used to be mainly a carved pumpkin in the window and perhaps a few decorations.

These days, some houses really go to town with it. Pumpkins, skeletons, cobwebs and all sorts of things appearing in front gardens.

I quite enjoy seeing the effort people put into decorating their homes, especially when the whole street gets involved.

It's certainly one way to brighten up a dark October evening.

23/10/2026

❓🚨Friday Question Time🚨❓

The clocks go back an hour this Sunday, which means an extra hour in bed. In theory, anyway.

But here's a question that's been debated for years.

Should we carry on changing the clocks twice a year, or is it time to stop?

Would you rather keep things as they are or stick to one time all year round?

21/10/2026

When a downlight stops working, is it always just the bulb?

Not necessarily.

We recently replaced some damaged downlighting at a property in Yaxley. Once the original fitting was removed, we found badly overheated wiring and a burnt electrical connection.

It's a good example of why a lighting fault sometimes needs a closer look.
Loose or deteriorating electrical connections can generate heat, which may eventually damage the cable insulation and surrounding components.

There are a few warning signs worth being aware of:
• Brown or black marks around a light fitting
• A burning smell
• Flickering or intermittent lighting
• Unusual buzzing or crackling sounds

If you notice any of these, it's best to switch off the affected lighting circuit, if safe to do so, and have it checked.

For this job, the damaged wiring and connection were dealt with, and a new LED downlight was installed.

I've written a short blog showing the photographs and explaining what homeowners should look out for.

Burnt Downlight Wiring Replaced with LED Lighting in Yaxley

19/10/2026

It's National Baking Week this week.

There's something quite nice about the smell of something baking in the oven, especially at this time of year when the evenings are drawing in.

Whether it's a homemade Victoria sponge, a batch of biscuits or an old family recipe, I think home baking has a way of bringing back memories.

I'm no expert in the kitchen myself, but I can certainly appreciate the effort that goes into it.

Sometimes it's the simple things that make a house feel like home.

18/10/2026

Need a reliable local electrician?

Sometimes it's the smaller electrical jobs around the house that get put off.

Perhaps you've got a socket that needs replacing, an outside light that's stopped working, or a lighting problem you've been meaning to get sorted.

I'm Chris from Kerdon Electrical Ltd, based in Yaxley.

I carry out domestic electrical repairs, fault finding, lighting upgrades, additional sockets, consumer unit replacements and electrical inspections.

Whether it's a small repair or something more involved, I'm always happy to discuss what you need and arrange a visit.

I take pride in turning up when agreed, working tidily and treating customers' homes with respect.

If there's an electrical job you've been meaning to get sorted, please feel free to get in touch.

01733 736098
www.kerdonelectrical.co.uk

16/10/2026

❓🚨Friday Question Time🚨❓

Here's one that always seems to divide opinion.

When you're having a scone, what goes on first?

Jam or cream?

And does it really make a difference?