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Despite the Covid-19 outbreak, people still have electrical requirements, and it’s business as usual for TM Hughes & Son. Cleanliness and hygiene is always a priority for our team. However, extra measures have been put in place to ensure our customers and staff are safe. When we visit … [Read more...] about Covid-19 Statement

Your electric meter is used to determine the amount of electricity you're using in your home. Your electric supplier bills you according to the readings of your electricity readings. Here are some frequent electricity meter readings, questions and answers. How does a meter reading … [Read more...] about Electricity Meter Reading FAQ

Over the past 50 years, the colours of UK wiring had changed once in 1977 and then again in 2006 when the UK wires were changed to match those on the continent. The new colour wires adhere to Amendment 2 of 17th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations. The UK standard for electrical installations and … [Read more...] about Wire Colours & Types In The UK

If you have researched getting electrical work done or ever had a conversation with an electrician you will come across electrical jargon which you probably don't understand and find a little intimidating? So today we're going to explain the mysterious electrician lingo and what it all … [Read more...] about Essential Electrical Lingo

Every home uses electrical appliances without them. Our home wouldn't be at home. It would be like living in a cave. Appliances last a while, but we generally need to upgrade them every 5-10 years or so. When appliances fail, we repair or replace them; a common scenario is... Your washing … [Read more...] about New Electrical Appliance? Always Do This

Previously we spoke about the big energy wasters in your home the fridge tumble dryer and washing machine. It's not just the big appliances you need to worry about, misusing your small appliances and devices will needlessly waste electricity also. Too many people leave devices and appliances … [Read more...] about Stop Your Small Appliances From Wasting Energy