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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
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
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 ?
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
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?
My electrician is working in an unsafe manner - what should I do?
What should I do if I think an electrician is working in an unsafe manner?
Removing a radiator, the cables and then plastering over the holes
There’s a electric radiator in our downstairs toilet that we’ve never used and we want to remove. Can we remove this ourselves, put the wires behind the wall and just plaster over the holes In the wall?
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
Garden Room Electrics - Part P
I have recently had my Garden Room (one new circuit added and consumer unit in garden room) connected to my house (around 10m away) - I have been provided with a Condition Report and Certificate for Minor Works. I am told by the electrician that these works are not classed as 'notifiable' and therefore I have not been provided with a Building Regulation Part P Certification. Please can I have opinions? Thanks
Disconnecting/connecting electric cooker
I have electric range which is already in situ, am getting new one next week as the cable is already there can I isolate the item disconnect and connect new appliance?
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