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Why We've Been Busy Upgrading Distribution Boards This Month

Why We've Been Busy Upgrading Distribution Boards This Month

Tom Stansfield
Published on: 14/03/2026

It’s been a busy month for the team at Imp Electrical, with a surge in distribution board upgrades across the Lincoln area. The majority of these have been driven by one common issue: failing RCDs in older properties, which often cause nuisance tripping due to earth leakage.

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How to add more sockets on to your existing circuitry, when you have a chip board floor

How to add more sockets on to your existing circuitry, when you have a chip board floor

Tom Stansfield
Published on: 14/03/2026

Here’s a recent example of a small electrical upgrade we carried out for a client who wanted some extra sockets added to their existing circuit, not always straightforward when you’ve got chipboard floors to work around!

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Fault finding - Loss of power to hob

Fault finding - Loss of power to hob

Tom Stansfield
Published on: 14/03/2026

Fault finding today after a customer reported loss of power every time they tried to cook.

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Our Top Three Brands for Solar Installs This Year

Our Top Three Brands for Solar Installs This Year

Tom Stansfield
Published on: 14/03/2026

With so many solar and battery storage options available, choosing the right system can feel overwhelming. At Imp Electrical, we’ve installed plenty of solar setups this year, and a few brands have really stood out. Here are our top three picks based on performance, reliability, and value for money.

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