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With the current cold snap coming into effect, the decreasing temperatures leave your plumbing vulnerable to freezing and bursting. Not only can this cause an inconvenience to your everyday living, it can also cause severe damage to your property.

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For many people, a bathroom can be a sanctuary from a busy family life. Upkeeping it and ensuring it is visually to the highest standard can be expensive.  You can renovate your bathrooms for less this January with Meteor Electrical. We have the best prices online for all bathroom lighting, wiring accessories and extractor fans. View all of Read more...

Meteor Electrical have compiled charts to show the comparisons between traditional fittings and the LED equivalent. Please note, these are approximate figures to be used as a guide only, Meteor cannot guarantee products will have exact like-for-like lumens output due to the unknown condition for pre-existing fittings. If you want to speak to an LED professional, call the LED team on 028 867 51515.

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With the new term starting soon, students will be searching for their new accommodation for the year. Recent figures show that student numbers are on the rise with more adolescents starting university each year. This can be both an exciting and overwhelming time and for most of you, it will be your first time living away from home. Approximately 70% of student accommodation is privately owned meaning that proper safety protocols may not always be in place.

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Have you ever wondered what happens inside that mysterious box that powers your home? The consumer unit, commonly known as a fuse box, is the unsung hero of your household, quietly distributing and controlling the electricity that keeps everything running smoothly.  Whether you're dealing with a power outage or simply curious about how Read more...

Keeping your property safe is a major priority for any homeowner. The busy holiday season often poses a threat for burglaries or unattended damages to a home. Meteor has listed 7 tips below to help keep your home safe this summer.     1. Burglar alarms   One of the most common methods of discouraging thieves, the burglar Read more...

Are you thinking about adding a little extra detail to you garden or patio area this summer? Follow Meteor's 6 simple steps below on how to install decking lights. Step 1. Mark Where The Lights Will Be Placed Mark out on your deck board where you want your lights to go, make sure they’re evenly spaced out. Decide where your cable will go, Read more...

A correct layout for lighting can make a huge difference to each room within your home. Meteor’s 5 simple steps below can help you create a tailored lighting design to best suit your space.   Step 1: Measure Your Area   Calculate the dimensions of your room using a tape measure. You should include objects which cannot be moved, for Read more...

Traditional Street lights consume a large amount of electricity and are currently considered as major electricity wasters. In regards to the government’s stance on reducing carbon emissions and light pollution, LED street lighting is the ideal solution to combat this wastage. Meteorlite’s LED specialists are available to assist Read more...

Operating efficiently is essential to the success of any farm or agricultural holding. Whether your farm focuses on crop growing, poultry or livestock, making the change to LED lighting can help you save significantly. Not only would converting to LED save you money on your energy bill, it can also enhance the safety of your farm, both for Read more...