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24/10/2026

⚡ City & Guilds 2391-52 – Inspection & Testing

The 2391-52 qualification is a hot topic among electricians at the moment, particularly when it comes to the multiple-choice examination.

Having recently completed the qualification myself, I wanted to share some useful tips and advice from my own experience.

I know firsthand how challenging some of the questions can be, especially when it comes to understanding exactly what they’re asking.

Hopefully, by sharing what I’ve learned, I can help other electricians approach the exam with a better understanding of the questions and a little more confidence.

If you’re currently studying for your 2391-52, hopefully these tips will help you on your journey! ⚡

23/10/2026

⚡ JUST LOOK AT THIS KITCHEN RING CIRCUIT! 👀

We understand everyone wants to save money, but cutting corners with electrical work is never a good idea.

Poor connections and incorrect wiring can lead to overheating, damaged cables and potential fire risks.

Just because something works doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe!

At LJ Electrical, we believe in doing the job properly, safely and to the highest standards. ✅

22/10/2026

⚡ WHAT LOOKED LIKE A SIMPLE JOB TURNED INTO QUITE A CHALLENGE! 🧱🔨

Today’s job involved transforming a number of surface-mounted sockets into a much smarter, flush-fitted finish.

Sounds straightforward, right? Well, not quite! 👀

Due to the type of brickwork used in the construction of this property, chasing out the walls proved more challenging than we initially anticipated.

The new back boxes also needed to be securely bonded into position to ensure a solid, professional installation.

But as always, we got there in the end! 💪⚡

It’s jobs like these that show why experience matters. Not every property is built the same, and sometimes even the simplest-looking jobs require a little extra time, patience and expertise.

✅ Surface-mounted sockets converted to flush-fitted

✅ Careful chasing into challenging brickwork

✅ Back boxes securely installed

✅ A much cleaner, smarter finish

🏡 Thinking about modernising your home’s electrics?

Whether it’s replacing old sockets, upgrading your consumer unit or carrying out a complete rewire, LJ Electrical has you covered.

⚡ LJ Electrical Services – Family-run electrical specialists with over 40 years of experience.

📩 Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quotation.

22/10/2026

21/10/2026

🌧️⚡ RAIN OR SHINE, THE WORK DOESN’T STOP! ⚡🌧️

What a wet day on site! But a bit of British weather wasn’t going to stop the LJ Electrical team from getting the job done! 💪🔧

Our latest project involved installing a new external meter cabinet and mounting a new consumer unit, ready to supply a new sub-main feeding two garden rooms.

🔌 Here’s what we got up to:

✅ Installation of a new external meter cabinet

✅ Mounting a new consumer unit for the garden room supplies

✅ Preparation for a new sub-main supplying two separate garden rooms

✅ Careful removal and relocation of an existing Pod Point EV charger to make room for the new equipment

At LJ Electrical, we take pride in delivering professional, practical electrical solutions, even when the weather has other ideas!

🏡 Planning a garden room, home office, workshop or outdoor building?

Whether you need a new electrical supply, consumer unit upgrade or EV charger relocation, our experienced team can help.

⚡ LJ Electrical – NICEIC Approved Contractors

📍 Covering East Grinstead, Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield and surrounding areas.

📩 Get in touch today to discuss your next electrical project!

20/10/2026

⚡ JUST WHEN WE THOUGHT WE’D FOUND THE FAULT… THIS PROPERTY HAD OTHER IDEAS! ⚡

🔍 A simple electrical fault? Not quite!

We were recently called out to a property to investigate a fault on a final circuit.

What initially appeared to be a straightforward fault-finding job soon turned into something a little more interesting!

After carrying out our investigations, we discovered that loose electrical connections were responsible for the problem. 🔥

Loose connections are something we come across far too often, and they’re certainly not something to ignore.

⚠️ Why are loose connections so dangerous?

When electrical connections aren’t properly secured, they can create high-resistance points, potentially resulting in overheating, damaged accessories and, in serious cases, electrical fires.

And just when we thought we’d got to the bottom of the problem… this property wasn’t quite finished with us yet! 👀

It’s a perfect reminder of why proper electrical testing, thorough fault finding and attention to detail are so important.

💡 At LJ Electrical Services, we don’t just guess what’s wrong. We investigate, test and work to identify the cause.

✅ NICEIC Approved Contractor
✅ Over 40 years of family-run experience
✅ Electrical fault finding and repairs
✅ Domestic and commercial electrical services

📍 Covering East Grinstead, Crowborough, Uckfield, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas.

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19/10/2026

⚡ IT’S FUSE BOX MONDAY! ⚡

Another week, another professional consumer unit upgrade completed by the team at LJ Electrical! 🔧

📍 East Grinstead, West Sussex

Check out this recent installation! A neat, tidy and professionally installed consumer unit, designed to provide improved electrical protection and peace of mind for our customer. 🏡⚡

At LJ Electrical, we take pride in every installation, ensuring our work meets the latest electrical safety standards.

✅ 18th Edition consumer unit upgrades
✅ Modern RCBO protection
✅ Surge protection
✅ Professional inspection and testing
✅ Over 40 years of family-run experience
✅ NICEIC Approved Contractor

💡 Is your fuse box due for an upgrade?

Whether you’re renovating, upgrading an older fuse box or simply want to improve your home’s electrical safety, our experienced team is here to help.

📲 Get in touch for a free quotation!

🌐 www.ljelectricalservices.com

⚡ LJ Electrical – Quality Workmanship. Safety First.

19/10/2026

Coming in nice and fresh on a Monday is this absolute beauty?

14/10/2026

Can you see the problem 😳🤯

13/10/2026

⚡ THIS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION FAILED MISERABLY! ⚡🚨

We recently carried out an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) at a property in Horley, and what we discovered was seriously concerning! 😳

❌ Excessively high end-to-end resistance readings on a ring final circuit.

❌ Split conductors indicating potential breaks or faults within the circuit.

❌ Multiple electrical non-compliances.

❌ A number of other concerning defects uncovered during testing and inspection.

⚠️ Just because your sockets and lights are working doesn’t mean your electrical installation is safe!

Some of the most dangerous electrical faults are completely invisible until proper inspection and testing are carried out.

🔎 This is exactly why EICRs are so important!

At LJ Electrical, we don’t just tick boxes. We thoroughly inspect, test and investigate electrical installations to identify potentially dangerous defects before they become serious problems.

💬 ELECTRICIANS – What’s the worst fault you’ve discovered during an EICR?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

⚡ LJ Electrical – NICEIC Approved Contractor

📍 Covering Sussex, Surrey and surrounding areas.

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