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House Alarm Niusance
Since a recent power cut, my not in use house alarm has gone crazy. The alarm kept making chirping noises and then went off making such a noise that I took the plug out at the circuit break in my fuse. But it’s still making noises from the back up battery I think. What do I need to do to make it stop?
How much does a fire alarm service cost?
Our fire alarm panel is due its service for our shop and the previous owner apparently had it done twice a year. What is a fair price per visit? What are our obligations here to stay compliant?
Quotation question
I have been quoted £260 for a porch light fitting I have supplied the light. Is this too much?
How much electricity does a house use per day?
I’ve checked my meter and bills and they seem a bit high so I'm looking for a quick comparison. What would be considered low, average, or high daily electricity use for a normal sized 4 bed house?
Power optimisers + string inverter vs micro inverters
When it comes to a solar panel installation, woudl you recommend micro inverters or a combination of power optimisers + string inverter? Which is the better option?
How do you label a circuit breaker?
I think the breakers in my consumer unit are labelled incorrectly. Am I ok to relabel them or should I get an electrician round to check and label them?
Power outlets for US appliances
What ball park cost am I looking at to install 4 to 6 110 volt (US) power outlets in my kitchen?
How much to install an outside light?
I've bought a couple of wall lights for the front of the house. Roughly what would an electrician charge to wire them in? Guessing this is a pretty quick job so shouldn't be much
permission needed to install solar panels to semi-detached house
Do I need planning permission to install solar panels to my roof? I have a semi-detached house and I plan to fit four panels in total.
advice on smart appliances
Just how good are smart appliances? I’ve heard a lot about the internet of things and how with more and more connected devices, we can have more control and ultimately simplify everything in life. Is this a fair assessment? Are smart appliances beneficial or a waste of money? I’d love to hear the honest thoughts of a professional on the matter. Thanks!
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