Track Lighting: How to Plan, Size and Fit It (2026)
One circuit, one fixing run, and heads you can aim and move. How much track you need, what single circuit means, and the load limit people miss.
Jujhar Bhambra |
Help & Support Guides
Get help with all your electrical products from WME.
Track Lighting: How to Plan, Size and Fit It (2026)
-
Hik-ProConnect: The Smarter Way to Manage Your Hikvision CCTV Kit
Installing a CCTV system is just the first step. Managing that system day-to-day, checking footage, managing users, receiving alerts, requires smart tools. That’s where Hik-ProConnect comes in. Ideal for electricians...
Jo Bebbington |
-
Why Hikvision is the Best Choice for CCTV
Choosing a CCTV brand can feel like navigating a maze. There’s Hikvision, Swann, Ring, EZVIZ, Arlo, the list goes on. But when it comes down to it, Hikvision CCTV cameras...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How Good Is Hikvision CCTV?
If you're researching CCTV brands, Hikvision is likely one of the first names you'll come across. But is it really worth the investment? Whether you're a homeowner securing your drive...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How Much Are Hikvision CCTV Cameras?
If you're considering a security upgrade, one of your first questions will be: "How much do Hikvision CCTV cameras cost?" In this handy guide, we'll break down what affects the price...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Change the Time on Hikvision CCTV Cameras
Incorrect time settings can cause no end of recording issues, event confusion, and inaccurate timestamps. Thankfully, updating the time on your Hikvision CCTV system is quick and easy with our...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Configure an IP Address on Hikvision CCTV Cameras
Do you need to assign a static IP address to your new Hikvision camera? Whether for remote access, custom network setup, or troubleshooting, knowing how to configure IP settings is...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Connect a Hikvision CCTV Camera to the Internet
To enable remote access, motion alerts, and cloud backups, you will need to connect your Hikvision CCTV system to the internet. Whether you’re using PoE or Wi-Fi, our handy guide...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Connect and Watch Hikvision CCTV Cameras on Your Phone: A Complete Guide
Modern CCTV isn’t just about capturing footage anymore, it’s about accessibility. Whether you're a homeowner keeping an eye on deliveries or an electrician installing a smart security setup, mobile access...
Jo Bebbington |
-
The Complete Guide to Hikvision CCTV Systems for Homes and Businesses
Looking to protect your home or business with CCTV but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. With so many products out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Choose the Right Hikvision CCTV Camera for Your Property
Choosing the right Hikvision CCTV cameras can feel bewildering - especially with so many options. But whether you’re a homeowner safeguarding loved ones or an electrician installing a robust security...
Jo Bebbington |
-
Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Home Network Using TP-Link
Let’s be honest - there’s nothing more frustrating than a lagging Zoom call or buffering Netflix episode, especially when you’re paying good money for your internet. The culprit? Often, it’s...
Jo Bebbington |
-
Hikvision vs Competitors: Why It’s the Best Choice for CCTV
Choosing the right CCTV brand can feel like navigating a maze. There’s Hikvision, Swann, Ring, EZVIZ, Arlo, the list goes on. Each has its pros and cons. But when it...
Jo Bebbington |
-
How to Boost Your Home Wi-Fi with TP-Link: Quick Fixes That Work
Is your Wi-Fi lagging at the worst possible time, right in the middle of a Zoom call or when streaming your favourite series? You’re definitely not alone. Thousands of UK...
Jo Bebbington |
Featured blog
View all-
Track Lighting: How to Plan, Size and Fit It (2026)
One circuit, one fixing run, and heads you can aim and move. How much track you need, what single circuit means, and the load limit people miss.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Interlinked Smoke Alarms: What UK Homes Actually Need (2026)
Interlinked alarms all sound together. What the UK rules ask for, RF versus hard-wired interlink, and which alarm belongs in which room.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Intermediate Switch: When You Need One and How It Works (2026)
Three switches on one light needs two 2-way switches and one intermediate between them. How the crossover works, and how to tell the two apart.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Outdoor Socket Guide: IP Ratings, RCDs and Fitting (2026)
An outdoor socket needs an IP55 enclosure, RCD protection and a proper gland. Which rating you actually need, and the fixed versus plug-in decision.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Fan Isolator Switch: Why Your Extractor Needs One (2026)
A fan isolator cuts all three conductors feeding an extractor, including the switched live an ordinary switch leaves connected. What to buy and where it goes.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Immersion Heater Timer: Which One to Fit, and What It Actually Saves (2026)
An immersion heater timer stops a 3kW element running all evening. Which of the three types to fit, what a boost control actually does, and where DIY stops.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
Shaver Sockets and Bathroom Power: What's Actually Allowed (2026)
A shaver socket is the only socket normally allowed in a UK bathroom, because of the isolating transformer inside it. Zones, the 20VA limit and the 3m exception.
Jujhar Bhambra |
-
LED Downlights: Spacing, Fire Rating and Getting the Count Right (2026)
Space downlights at roughly half your ceiling height apart. Fire rating, IP zones, GU10 vs integrated, and why twelve fittings is not twice as good as six.
Jujhar Bhambra |
