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I live in a part of the UK that is susceptible to flooding. In the event of floods, what steps should I take in terms of the electrics? Should I turn off the power? If it’s not something I should myself, is there any way to have emergency workers come out to help with the electricity during such a scenario? Is it best to just evacuate?
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My grassed garden is enclosed by sleepers (1 sleeper in height) which separate the grass and plant beds. What options do I have for lighting around the border? I have solar lamps, but they are no good in winter.
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We're about to complete on a new build property, and having taken a quick look around there is no consumer unit in the garage which I would have expected. I've read conflicting information on whether this is or is not a requirement. What would a general take be?
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What is a CF20 fan and how does it differ from say a CF40 fan?
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