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Pull cord in the bathroom
Why doses the pull cord in the bathroom not switch the light on
Replacing electric radiators
I’m looking to replace electric radiators in my flat (two with a more modern version, one with a towel rail). I’m just wondering if it is a difficult/ timely job for an electrician to do? It would need to be wall mounted and doesn’t have a plug, just an ‘off-peak’ switch. Also, is there anything not obvious that I need to consider? Cheers
Can I fit a plug socket on here
Guys got a lightswitch in my living room that leads to 3wires in the middle of the chimney breast. Can I connect a plug socket here so I can plug my TV into this?
Electric shock risks
Is it normal/expected to get a minor electric shock every now and then if performing electrical work in the house?
Inaccessible fused spur and outlet
I'm currently refitting a kitchen which a cowboy made a real mess out of, the customer is hoping to recover some of what she paid to the previous contractor. The fitter had installed an integrated fridge freezer unit covering two fused spurs, and the outlet for the fridge, they had also left the outlet for the dishwasher behind the dishwasher unit (which was fed from one of the two spurs behind the fridge). I've always been told the aforementioned practise is illegal, or at very least in breach of regulations. Can anyone confirm if this is correct, and point me in the right direction of some literature to verify this? There were also sockets above the gas hob, and within 300mm of the sink. Thanks in advance 👍🏻
New Electric Oven
Hi all, My old oven packed up over Christmas so I ordered a new one. The old oven was simply plugged into a socket on the wall. The new oven is 4030W and the existing hob 4050W, the existing hob is wired into the mains, both oven and existing hob are on the same CU circuit. I have been quoted £350 for a new cable 10mm cable into the CU (around 5m from the oven), installation of new switch and connecting the oven up. Does this sound about accurate? Thanks in advance!
Overhead power line contact
If I accidentally make contact with an overhead power line, what should I do?
EV charge point
My garage has what has been described as a "standard" garage supply box. The box contains a 63A Mains switch along with two breakers B6 and B16. The house /build is about 20 25 years old. Can I run an EV charger from this supply. Garage has 3 double fluorescents and some power sockets for my power tools Other than that an up and over electric door opener.
Bathroom ceiling extractor fan.
My bathroom extractor fan has stopped working. It is fitted into the loft over a grid in the bathroom ceiling. Is it possible to remove the grid and replace the fan with one fitted to the bathroom ceiling?
Are all taps meant to be earthed
Should all taps in the house be earthed?
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