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  • How many electrical points does a kitchen need?

    We're planning out a small kitchen extension but I'm not sure how many electrical points are needed in a kitchen to ensure we have enough. Any advice or tips on this please?

    Asked by duncan on 14th Jan 2023
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    light fixture cost of fitting

    how much does it cost to replace a light fixture, I have the new fixture

    Asked by Michael on 9th Oct 2024
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    Installing Electric cooker

    Hello I have probably a stupid question but hopefully someone will help me. So I bought electric cooker but I realised that needs to be installed by electrician, however old one was gas and it was removed before we bought a house and there is no cooker circuit so i this case how much it’s roughly it will cost me to get installed the electric one and is it going to require a lot of work thanks in advance

    Asked by Georgi on 24th Nov 2023
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    When is it ok to DIY electrics?

    In what circumstances is it okay to do electric works DIY and what must be done by a professional?

    Asked by Abdul on 25th May 2022
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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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    Is AC or DC current safer?

    Is AC or DC current safer? And why? Thanks!

    Asked by Patrick on 26th May 2022
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    Fuse in fuse box

    Can I change a fuse in my fuse box from a 30amp to 40/50 amp, if wires are 10mm

    Asked by Lisa on 14th Mar 2022
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    Replace battery on outdoor lights

    I had an outdoor light fitted in 2017 by electrician, the light would come on in the dark when dog went out into garden. This no longer works, does it have battery/batteries that need changing? It consists of the light that comes on, below that is the small motor sensor and right at the top there is a little white box. Is this where battery is? How do I fix it?

    Asked by Carol on 20th Jun 2024
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    Providing electricity to wooden shed

    Is it possible and if so is it safe to provide electric power to a wood shed? What will I need to take into consideration? 

    Asked by Greg on 13th Jan 2021
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    Cribbing

    What is cribbing for an electric fence and how is it prevented or/and fixed?

    Asked by Patrick on 16th Nov 2020
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