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Outdoor sockets with timers
Can anyone recommend a decent waterproof outdoor socket with a timer that isn't likely to jam? It's mainly for use with Christmas lights and possibly for watering the garden in summer.
House alarm repair
Is it possible to get someone to let me know if my house alarm can be repaired without charging a call out fee
Electrical report for delapidations schedule
How much should it cost to obtain an electrical report on a 1080 sq ft office as part of a delaps report?
Using a detector to find wires in walls
I'm using a wire and pipe detection device to find wires in the wall before I put up shelves but it's beeping constantly. What am I doing wrong?
Switching plastic switches for metal ones
If I swap out my basic plastic light switches and sockets for metal ones, will they need anything extra?
Electric fence energiser
If youre getting an electric fence installed, should the energiser actually be more powerful than what I think I’ll need?
Outdoor spotlight
I am enquiring to see how much it would cost for a spotlight to be fitted in my back garden on a bungalow wall a LED flood light
Price to fit/change new electrical fittings
Looking for advice on a price and timescale for the following: 23 light fittings to fit- all internal ( 7 ceiling roses/10 ceiling lights/6 wall lights)- Wiring present but need mounting and wiring 28 socket faces to change - Will need some plaster knocking out around backboxes due to new plaster 19 light switch faces to change - Will need some plaster knocking out around backboxes due to new plaster Sockets and switches are like for like, I have bought all the fittings.
What decibel level should I expect from my extractor?
What is a reasonable decibel level to expect from a kitchen extractor fan and why?
Are surge-protection extension leads necessary?
If my electrics and consumer unit are up to date, do I still need surge-protection on an extension lead?
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