There was a sustained attempt by the government to justify its actions when it cut solar FiTs before the consultation period had ended. When this was judged to be illegal the government appealed, but the Supreme Court threw out the appeal. The High Court and Court of Appeal have also joined in the assertion that the government may not change or withdraw the feed-in tariff in retrospect.

This means that solar installations registered after December 12 last year and before March 3rd this year will qualify for the 43.3pkw/h subsidy and not the 21p rate that the government tried to enforce.

Approved electrical, heating and plumbing contractors Livewire North West Ltd are specialist installers of solar PV panels, helping you to generate your own green energy at a low cost. Livewire also offer numerous other services such as domestic or commercial electrical work, plumbing for bathrooms, kitchens, central heating installation and repair. Livewire also offer a low cost domestic electrical safety check for properties located in the North West of England.

Call us on 01695 726146 or 07885 46989

NICEIC are hosting two events this year for the electrical industry diary, one in the North of England and the other in the South. Electrical and gadget enthusiast Suzie Perry, presenter of ‘The Gadget Show’, will appear as a speaker at the NICEIC Live South event, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse on May 17th. Suzie will be chatting to NICEIC’s Tony Cable about changes within the industry over the last 50 years. She will also give a talk about technological innovations and developments and their effect on electrical contractors.

The electrical industry has seen many improvements over the years, in areas such as security, lighting and increasingly popular home automation systems, all of which put control firmly in the hands of the homeowner.

The NICEIC Live North event will take place at Bolton arena on November 1st, and both shows will benefit anybody involved within the electrical industry. The latest technical information, and business advice will feature along with talks on the new EICR’s and microgeneration.

Event goers will be given a fascinating insight into how the electrical industry will change in the next ten years. There will also be an exhibition showcasing names like main event sponsors Philips Lighting, Milwaukee, Irwin, Megger, Brother and Fluke, amongst others.

NICEIC approved contractors Livewire Northwest Ltd offer a comprehensive customer focused service including not only domestic, commercial and industrial electrical work, but plumbing and central heating. Livewire Northwest Ltd are also committed to the promotion of green, inexpensive, renewable energy, as reflected by our introduction of photovoltaic solar panel installation. To find out more about our great services call us on :- 01695 726146

For the distribution centre, a high performance, resilient silicone sealant was used on 2km plus of concrete floor and wall joints providing protection against elements like UV radiation, cold, heat and acid rain. In addition to other measures Dow Corning invested in energy efficient features such as increased roof insulation levels and installation of heat recovery systems, including heating, air conditioning and ventilation. Large areas of glazing to allow light penetration, roof lights and motion lighting controls encourage maximum natural light usage in addition to solar panel application support.

The SEED research centre was the second building to emerge containing equally impressive and ground breaking technology leading to use of clean air sources. The structure has an applied covering of Vacuum Insulation panels [VIP] which provide optimum thermal performance while remaining slimline and unobtrusive. The research centre has Building Integrated Photovoltaic technology in the form of PV modules acting as window sunscreens reducing the need for internal coolers and additionally doubling as energy generators. In this case heating and electricity costs are expected to compare favourably with conventional construction rates.

The most successful companies in recent years are the ones able to provide a reliable and comprehensive service, with an eye on sustainability. Livewire North West Ltd are approved electrical, heating and plumbing contractors for the domestic and commercial market. A competitive service is always assured whether its a full electrical installation of a University, full wiring of luxury apartments, complete hospital technical refit or any of our other  projects. Bathroom, shower, washing machine, dishwasher and boiler installation are all offered along with innovative energy saving technology such as photovoltaic solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity and save you money. For more advice call Livewire North West Ltd on :- 01695 726146 or 07885 46989

Welcome to the newly re-designed website of Livewire Northwest.

The re-design reflects the expansion of our activities. Our initial portfolio covered electrical contracting for the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors. Please see our Projects page for examples of our work in hospitals, schools, industrial activities and housing developments. We remain strongly committed to electrical contracting, which has now expanded to include work in applications such as refrigeration and air conditioning. In the domestic field, we offer a fantastic value Home Electrical Safety survey, in the Northwest, for only £35. Please see Electrical Domestic for further details.

Plumbing & Central Heating

In addition to our core electrical work, we also offer central heating and plumbing services. We have recruited qualified, experienced and highly competent tradesmen and now undertake the complete range of plumbing and central heating activities. These include:

Repairs to frozen or burst pipes, lagging of pipes and boilers, boiler repairs & replacement, hot water cylinder & cold water storage tank replacement and immersion heater replacement. We can repair or replace your toilet, replace your bathroom, convert a cloakroom to a downstairs toilet, add a shower and install underfloor heating. We can also replace your bath with a disability bath or walk in shower.

Livewire undertake power flushing of central heating systems, enhancing heating performance, prolonging central heating system life and reducing heating costs. We will detail the benefits of power flushing in a future blog post.

Gas Safety Checks & Certificates

Our Gas Safe registered engineers can investigate gas system and gas boiler or cooker faults, undertake gas flue analysis, gas safety checks and issue gas safety certificates.

Solar Power & Voltage Optimisation

Solar power panel installation and voltage optimisation represent two activities within our Renewable Energy section. Further details will be published in a blog in early 2012.

Regular servicing and maintenance is essential to the smooth running of a central heating system and prevention is definitely better and less expensive than cure! It is a good idea to have the central heating checked before the really cold weather arrives, as occasionally there are problems when a system has been turned off for a period of time, such as during the summer months.

Power flushing is the most highly effective method of removing debris and sludge using specialist cleansing chemicals and water. Signs like noises in boilers and radiators, higher fuel bills, leaky radiators, and uneven distribution of heat in radiators are indicative of a need for power flushing.

Livewire North West Ltd use the award winning MagnaCleanse system which is three times faster than a standard power flush. Adey’s VibraClean radiator agitator is integral to the MagnaCleanse process, agitating each radiator in turn and removing more unwanted particles in 20 seconds than a normal power flush can in 30 minutes. Used in conjunction with Adey’s drain valve the MagnaCleanse system is the perfect answer to running and maintaining any central heating system.

For installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of leading makes of boilers and gas appliances call:- 01695 726146 or 07885 46989

Livewire are NICEIC approved electrical, heating and plumbing specialists for domestic, commercial or industrial applications across the North West, see the comprehensive website for more details.