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  • Electrical re wire

    How much should it cost to fully re wire a 2 bed bungalow approximately

    Asked by Nickie on 20th Sep 2022
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    Fitting a Dual Fuel Range Cooker

    Hello! I'm replacing my 4 plate Hotpoint gas cooker (60cm; Electrical Load = 4.93kW) with a 6 plate Duel Fuel ILVE range cooker (100cm, Electrical Load = 5.1(kW). Can I use the same cooker socket I'm currently using, or do I need a higher voltage socket? Also, is this possible to self-instal, or does it need an electrician? Thanks, Christine

    Asked by Christine on 4th Jun 2024
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    Can i control living & dining room lighting separately?

    Hi, I have a combined living/dining room with separate light fittings for the living and dining room areas. The problem is that both areas are controlled by the same single light switch. How much work would be required and what would the cost be to remove the single switch and install two separate switches to control both areas individually. Thanks

    Asked by Akeem on 25th Nov 2019
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    Difference between an RCD and circuit breaker

    What's the difference between an RCD and a circuit breaker? Or are they the same thing?

    Asked by Michael on 23rd Jan 2023
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    Electric washing machine & drier

    I have a double plug connected to the ring from which I want to spur another double plug. In one of those two double plug I want to plug a washing machine and a drier separately. Is this safe to do? What's the recommendation? Cheers

    Asked by Albert on 6th Nov 2024
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    New cooker installation

    I have just bought a new cooker its says this cooker is designed for a 220-240v it has a smaller wire fitted on it my old cooker had a much thicker wire on it is it still ok to be hard wired to same connection in my wall any help will be much appreciated

    Asked by Faron on 3rd Jun 2020
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    Electric testing certificates frequency

    How often is it advisable to have electrics tested in a house ? Should I have them tested etc for safety when taking ownership of a new property ?

    Asked by Gillian on 14th Jul 2021
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    Rodent Chewed Wire

    Hello. A rodent had chewed a Wire in my home and I am wondering if I need to change the entire wire or just that section where its chewed

    Asked by Chris on 18th Feb 2021
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    Landlord certificates

    Is it usual practice for the landlord to pay for certificates before inspections are done. I need PAT, EICR and EPC inspections done and certificates for local council regulations. Inspection company wanrs paid before jobs allocated and inspection carried out. Is this tge norm?

    Asked by Seonaid on 8th May 2024
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    32A Commando socket install

    I am about to take delivery of an EV. I'm likely to be moving by the end of the year so spending circa £1k on a domestic charger will not deliver a return on the mileage I am likely to do. The car comes with its own "mobile charger" which is 7.4kw capable. I have a modern consumer unit with Schneider Isobar Acti9 125A. There is a first generation Rolec EV EVWP0020 charger already connected to the CU via a 32A breaker. I have a SMETS2 smart meter and they are all adjacent on the inside of the garage wall by the garage door where the car will be parked. What additional components (surge protection/breakers) might I need to install a 32A rated (blue) commando socket? What would be a reasonable estimate for this job?

    Asked by Michael on 27th Mar 2024
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