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  • EICR and appliance installation

    Is it possible to do a 10-year EICR and replace two kitchen appliances by the same electrician on the same day? Will I save money by arranging the jobs like this? Or should I have the inspection and the installation done separately?

    Asked by Kenny on 16th Dec 2024
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    electrical question

    is it ok to plug a oven into an ordinary wall power socket

    Asked by John on 2nd Mar 2021
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    Light fitting swap

    We want a ceiling light swapped with the current one. I had a look myself and there are a lot of wires attached to the current light fixture. How much would this cost ?

    Asked by Jake on 29th Oct 2024
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    Electric point put in for cooker

    I'm looking at getting an electric point put in for my cooker, what is the average cost?

    Asked by Emma on 12th Aug 2020
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    Monocrystalline vs polycrystalline solar panels

    Which is better, monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar panels, and why?

    Asked by Sarath on 30th Sep 2022
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    What electrical work can I do myself?

    I want to do some basic wiring work around the house myself. What's actually covered by part P and what can a non certified person legally do?

    Asked by Simon on 24th Jun 2026
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    Wiring for my new built in oven via a 13amp fused spur

    What size cable can I run my built in single oven to a 13 amp fused spur as it reccomends.

    Asked by Trevor on 2nd Aug 2023
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    Rewiring and fitting new ceiling adaptor

    Hello ive bought one if those e27 ceiling fans that has a light aswell however i qm wondering how much it would cost for an electtician to wire up to ceiling screw light fitting which would be already supplied, meaning i will have bought the ceiling fitting but just need to know how nuch it would cost to get an electrician to wire it to the bedroom ceiling?

    Asked by Stavroula on 21st Aug 2024
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    Can you use antiviral spray on light switches?

    is it safe to spray an antiviral spray on light switches? How can I disinfect light switches safely in general? For instance, if I do so with the switch turned off will this be safer an if so, how long should I wait before turning the light back on after applying a disinfectant of some kind? Thanks.

    Asked by Lou on 9th Aug 2021
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    What qualifications should an electrician have?

    I need an electrician for some rewiring work and want to make sure they're properly qualified. What certifications should I look for, and is there a way to verify them?

    Asked by Abdul on 22nd May 2026
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