Author: Darran Cavlan

Commercial LED Outdoor Lighting: Boost Safety, Efficiency and Kerb Appeal First impressions matter, especially in commercial spaces. Whether you manage an office block, retail park, warehouse, hotel or industrial site, the right outdoor lighting does far more than brighten the exterior. It improves safety, supports security, strengthens brand Read more...

Can You Use a Dimmer Switch on LED Lights? Complete Guide Lighting has evolved beyond simple on and off functionality. Today, it plays a vital role in shaping ambience, improving comfort, and reducing energy costs. LED dimmer switches are at the centre of this transformation, offering precise lighting control for homes and commercial spaces alike Read more...

Dimmable LED Lamps & Dimmer Switches: How to Avoid Flicker and Compatibility Issues Dimmable LED lamps do more than save energy. They give you control over mood, comfort, and how your space actually looks at different times of day. Dim the lights for movie night, brighten them for cooking, or find that “just right” level for working from home Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Commercial Extractor Fans for 2025 Clean, breathable air isn't just a comfort. It's a necessity in every commercial setting. From the heat and steam of a busy restaurant kitchen to the dust and fumes of industrial workshops, maintaining healthy air quality plays a vital role in safety, productivity and compliance. That's Read more...

Updated October 2026 · Meteor Electrical guides · 9 min read Quick answer: Plastic cable conduit is a PVC tube that protects and routes electrical cables. Use rigid PVC conduit for neat surface runs and flexible conduit for final connections. 20mm and 25mm are the most common sizes, heavy gauge suits most exposed work, and black UV- Read more...

Updated October 2026 · Meteor Electrical guides · 9 min read Quick answer: A TP&N (triple pole and neutral) distribution board takes a three-phase supply, L1, L2 and L3 plus a neutral, and splits it into protected circuits. In the UK and Ireland that supply is nominally 400V between phases and 230V from phase to neutral, so one board can Read more...

The Ultimate Guide to Consumer Units: Protecting Your Home and Business Have you ever wondered what a consumer unit is and why it matters? Whether you own a home, manage a business, or oversee a renovation project, a consumer unit — often referred to as a fuse box — plays a critical role in electrical safety. It’s not just a box of Read more...

Updated October 2026 · Meteor Electrical guides · 11 min read Quick answer: To run electricity to a garden shed, an electrician installs a new circuit from your house consumer unit using steel wire armoured (SWA) cable, usually buried about 450mm deep in a garden. The circuit needs 30mA RCD protection and IP-rated outdoor sockets and lights Read more...

Updated October 2026 · Meteor Electrical guides · 9 min read Quick answer: An RCBO (residual current breaker with overcurrent protection) is one device that combines an MCB and an RCD. It switches off a single circuit if it detects an overload, a short circuit or earth leakage, usually at 30 mA. That protects the cable and the people using Read more...

Keeping the heat in As winter temperatures continue to dip across the UK and Ireland, keeping your home warm without driving up energy bills is more important than ever. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, households lose up to 25% of their heat through the roof and 35% through walls and gaps. This not only leads to Read more...