Electrical installation condition reports (EICRs) are an essential part of maintaining the safety of electrical systems in residential...

We take you through a simple, step-by-step breakdown of how solar panels work to generate electricity that can be used by homes and business

In this case study, we’ll be looking at the installation of integrated solar panels by Optimum Electrics on a house on the outskirts of Pete

Thanks for the hospitality from Invision UK at the iconic Electric Cinema last week. Awesome to be invited to their first Invisionflix...

Yes! Let's see why... Solar panels are a great addition to any home or business looking to lower their carbon footprint and reduce their...

Integrated Solar Panels , or In-roof Solar Panels, are designed to sit flush with your roof as opposed to on-roof solar panels which sit...

The homeowners guide to when and why you should update your fuse board.

Discover the essentials of solar panel installation on homes and what you need to know before making the switch to solar power.

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Learn everything you need to know before having your home EV charger installed.

Optimum Electrics are excited to be recruiting a qualified electrician to join our rapidly growing team based in Peterborough and working...

As electrical contractors, there’s an element of predictability to our working days. It doesn’t matter if we’re wiring a new industrial...

Would you check the credentials of an electrician? You should for three very important reasons: 1) Nearly 50% of house fires in the UK are caused by electrical wiring issues 2) Last year 1.3million people paid a qualified electrician to put right work that an unqualified person had completed. 3) 33% of qualified electricians have reported that they have seen a huge increase in dangerous and poorly executed electrical in the past decade. No qualified electrician will be upset

Any outdoor space is enhanced by the right type of lighting, just as your home is indoors. It’s not just for security either, although...

When an hotel is 168 years old, it’s only to be expected that some measure of upgrading and maintenance is needed at different times over...

Our client had spent years planning this dream self build home, knowing exactly what he did and didn't want. On the essentials list was...

The first question of course is should it be a wet underfloor heating system or an electric underfloor heating system?

You can enhance the usual precautionary measures by installing some simple and cost effective technology.

As an OLEV registered installer, at Optimum Electrics we’re receiving more and more enquiries for, and questions