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About us

SOL Electrical was established by director Simon Lord in 2007 in recognition of the need for a local electrical company that put energy efficiency and customer service at the heart of the business. The company has grown significantly since its inception and in 2015 we purchased new, larger premises in Lower Town, Sampford Peverell. Customers are welcome to visit us by appointment to discuss their requirements.

Our mission statement defines our purpose:

We want our business to support a clean energy future and we continue to expand our expertise around the efficient use of electricity and its renewable sources. We aim to provide 100% customer satisfaction by valuing not only the quality and standard of the installation but also the courtesy with which it is carried out.

Electrical Domestic

Your peace of mind comes first
If you need a local, reliable and trustworthy firm of electricians, we're here to be of service. Based in Sampford Peverell near Tiverton, the team of SOL Electrical are NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors) approved electricians for domestic and commercial electrical works. Our NICEIC registration gives our customers across Devon and Somerset peace of mind that their electrical services have been fitted and maintained to the highest standards.

SOL works with domestic customers to ensure they receive the most suitable, cost-effective solution for their home. Our service includes complete building rewires, incorporating cost and energy-saving installations such as LED lighting, PIR (passive infra-red occupancy) switches and PV immersion heater switches. Whether you need an electrician to install the electrics for your extension or down lights for your kitchen, we're here to help.

Our services include:

Complete rewire of properties
Fuse boards/ Consumer Units
Fault finding and resolution
Electrical Condition Reports
Security lighting
Additional sockets/lighting
All of our electricians' work complies with BS7671 wiring regs and Part P compliant work is notified to building control. Electrical Installation Certificates are issued on completion of the work.

What our customers say

'The team are skilled and efficient workmen and the project was completed within the agreed timescale. We have no hesitation in recommending SOL Electrical - they deliver that rare combination of a professional, efficient service with individual attention to detail' - Helen and Colin Keeble, Gotham Stables, Tiverton

'Your team were the best work force we have ever had here, and we have had many. They, without exception, were polite, informative, careful, considerate and humorous. We were kept informed about what was happening at all times and we very happy with the professional way the work was carried out' - Heather Venn, Stoke St Gregory.

Please contact us on 01884 235800 and we'll be happy to provide you with a quote.

NICEIC Approved Electrician

SOL Electrical is NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors) registered. The NICEIC is the UK electrical contracting industry's independent voluntary body. Our registration gives our customers peace of mind for all our electrical services and SOL Electrical is assessed on a regular basis to ensure:

That we meet all relevant technical and safety standards
That we abide by and uphold the NICEIC codes of practice
That we are competent.
That we are authorised to self-certify our work.

We can offer real peace of mind to our customers as fully accredited and experienced installers in every area of our work. Please see our case studies pages for customer testimonials.

Emergency Lighting

SOL Electrical carries out design, installation, periodic testing and maintenance of emergency lighting. We ensure your system is always safe and reliable in the event that it is needed. Emergency lighting forms part of the fire safety provision of a building and is a requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

As our customer, you will receive peace of mind that your emergency lighting is designed and installed by SOL to the current British Standard BS 5266-1: 2011.

We specialise in:

Escape route lighting that part of an emergency escape lighting system provided to ensure that the means of escape can be effectively identified and safely used by occupants of the building.

Open area lighting devised to minimise panic and ensure there is sufficient illumination to allow the occupants of a building to reach a place where an escape route can be identified.

High risk task area lighting to ensure adequate illumination for the safety of people involved in a potentially dangerous process or situation and to enable proper shut-down procedures for the safety of the operator and other occupants of the premises.

From a periodic inspection through to full system design, please contact us now on 01884 235 800 for an initial discussion of your requirements.

LED Lighting

Energy Efficient Lighting; Light Emitting Diode (LED) and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) have revolutionized energy efficient lighting. Electric lighting burns up to 8% of the average home energy budget and the electricity used over the lifetime of a single incandescent bulb costs 5 to 10 times the original purchase price of the bulb itself. Light Emitting Diode (LED) and compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) have revolutionized energy efficient lighting. CFLs are simply miniature versions of full-sized fluorescents. They screw into standard lamp sockets, and give off light that looks similar to the common incandescent bulbs not like the fluorescent lighting we associate with factories and schools.

LEDs are small, very energy efficient solid bulbs. New LED bulbs are grouped in clusters with diffuser lenses which have broadened the applications for LED use in the home. LED technology is advancing rapidly, with many new bulb styles available.

Reasons to Choose LED:

Long-lasting LED bulbs last up to 10 times as long as compact fluorescent, and far longer than typical incandescents.
Durable since LEDs do not have a filament, they are not damaged under circumstances when a regular incandescent bulb would be broken.
Cool these bulbs do not cause heat build-up; LEDs produce 3.4 bts/hour, compared to 85 for incandescent bulbs.
Mercury-free no mercury is used in the manufacturing of LEDs.
More efficient LED light bulbs use only 2-17 watts of electricity (1/3rd to 1/30th of Incandescent or CFL).
Cost-effective although LEDs are initially expensive, the cost is recouped over time and in battery savings.
Light for remote areas and portable generators because of the low power requirement for LEDs, using solar panels becomes more practical and less expensive than running an electric line or using a generator for lighting in remote or off-grid areas. LED light bulbs are also ideal for use with small portable generators which homeowners use for backup power in emergencies.
We can help to enhance your indoor and outdoor environment with superb energy efficient lighting systems. Ask us for a free appointment to discuss LED lighting for your home or garden. Call us today on 01884 235800.

Network Installation

High speed reliable data communication is one of the most important parts of any business. SOL Networks can quickly and efficiently upgrade your network by re-wiring your data cabinet, carrying out network point relocations or upgrading to a CAT5E network to future proof your business. SOL Networks are NICEIC approved electrical contractors with specialist training in data and fibre optic cabling installation and maintenance. Our reputation for delivering a top quality service and customer satisfaction means that you can be assured your installation is carried out to the highest industry standards.

NICEIC Approved Contractor Testing & Inspection

Periodic Inspection Report
All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use, so SOL Electrical Ltd offers a comprehensive periodic inspection report service to check whether your electrics are in a satisfactory condition for continued service.

A periodic inspection will:

Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded.
Find any potential electric shock risks and fire hazards.
Identify any defective electrical work.
Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding.
Tests are also carried out on wiring and fixed electrical equipment to check that they are safe. A schedule of circuits is also provided, which is invaluable for a property.

How often is a periodic inspection report required?

Your electrics should be inspected and tested every:

10 years for an owner-occupied home
5 years for a rented home
5 years for commercial premises
3 years for a caravan
1 year for a swimming pool
Other times when a periodic inspection should be carried out are:

When a property is being prepared for letting.
Before selling a property or buying a previously-occupied property.

Solar Panels

Investment in a domestic solar panel system now offers an 8-9% return on investment and pays back in approx 11 years. Even better performance from the latest technology means consistent annual returns on investment for homeowners. Don't take our word for it - see our range of case studies and testimonials. The solar panel feed in tariff will end in 2019 so act now to maximise your investment.

Electrical Fault Fiinding

Our services include:

Complete rewire of properties
Fuse boards/ Consumer Units
Fault finding and resolution
Electrical Condition Reports
Security lighting
Additional sockets/lighting
All of our electricians' work complies with BS7671 wiring regs and Part P compliant work is notified to building control. Electrical Installation Certificates are issued on completion of the work.

What our customers say

'The team are skilled and efficient workmen and the project was completed within the agreed timescale. We have no hesitation in recommending SOL Electrical - they deliver that rare combination of a professional, efficient service with individual attention to detail' - Helen and Colin Keeble, Gotham Stables, Tiverton

Fuseboard Upgrades

SOL works with domestic customers to ensure they receive the most suitable, cost-effective solution for their home. Our service includes complete building rewires, incorporating cost and energy-saving installations such as LED lighting, PIR (passive infra-red occupancy) switches and PV immersion heater switches. Whether you need an electrician to install the electrics for your extension or down lights for your kitchen, we're here to help.

Our services include:

Complete rewire of properties
Fuse boards/ Consumer Units
Fault finding and resolution
Electrical Condition Reports
Security lighting
Additional sockets/lighting
All of our electricians' work complies with BS7671 wiring regs and Part P compliant work is notified to building control. Electrical Installation Certificates are issued on completion of the work.

Data Network Systems

All of your business communications requirements covered by one company - SOL Networks can handle data cabling and telecoms projects from upgrades for smaller offices to large data centre installations. Data cabling and power outlets go hand in hand - as approved electrical contractors and network data cable specialists our customers receive an integrated data and electrical solution.

Data cabling and structured cabling crosses a number of technical disciplines and requires both training and experience to be installed correctly. Correct installation and termination techniques are vital for installations to be installed quickly, professionally and in compliance with the industry standards.

We design, install and fully test Cat 5, Cat 6, voice and fibre optic cabling to BS EN50173 and EN50174 industry standards. We take pride in ensuring all cabling and associated containment is installed neatly, efficiently and discretely.

Retrofit LED Lighting

Energy Efficient Warehouse Upgrades:
We design and install money saving lighting control systems as part of your warehouse upgrade. Replacing old fluorescent lights to white metal halide hi-bay light fittings creates worthwhile savings. The investment in energy efficient lighting can pay for itself in a s little as 2 years making lighting upgrades an easy way to control electricity costs. Controllers can be installed to switch lights off in a temporarily unoccupied area.

Our comprehensive, free of charge quote will include a forecast of potential savings and payback time to assist with future planning for your business.

Agricultural installations for farmers
Commercial installations for businesses including fire alarms and emergency lighting
Caravan and holiday parks
Hotels, restaurants and pubs
Shops
Tourist attraction businesses
All our work complies with BS7671 wiring regs and Part P compliant work notified to building control. Electrical Installation Certificates are issued on completion of the work and payment.

Fibre Optic Cabling

SOL Electrical design, install and fully test Cat 5, Cat 6, voice and fibre optic cabling to BS EN50173 and EN50174 industry standards. We take pride in ensuring all cabling and associated containment is installed neatly, efficiently and discretely.

Fibre Optic installation services we provide:

Our qualified (City & Guilds 3667-02 102/103), and experienced engineers can install and test to fulfil all your Fibre requirements.
All work complies with BS EN50173 and EN50174, and ISO 11801. For all installations we attain minimum attenuation (losses).
We undertake Fusion splicing using Fujikura splicers to provide you with the quality and  peace of mind you require.
Connectorisation and polishing of field termination fibre connectors.
We can undertake a full range of testing of existing and installed Fibre Optic Cables, including confirmation of losses, Attenuation in cables.
Also we can provide testing using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs) for finding faults, cable lengths and locations of connections.
Contact us now on 01884 235800 for more information on our fibre opticcabling installation services across Devon and Somerset.

G59 Testing

SOL Electrical offers both G59 testing and manufacture of bespoke G59 protection relay panels, using components from industry leader Comap. ComAp mains protections are precise and effective protection relays with user-friendly interface and intuitive operation.

What is G59?

Engineering Recommendation G59 regulates the connection of larger embedded generation devices to the National Grid and is relevant for all power generation greater than 16A per phase. For anything below this the Engineering recommendation G83/2 applies.

Why is G59 protection needed?

The main reason for the G59 recommendation is to regulate generator applications, so that no generators are connected to the grid without the specific knowledge and permission of the local electricity authority. The principle reason for this is to prevent the embedded generator from sending electricity out onto the National Grid in a dangerous manner. A G59 relay protective device prevents this situation by automatically disconnecting the embedded generator from the mains.

SOL Electrical offer all aspects of G59 testing. Please contact us with your requirements.

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