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  • new position of twin socket on wall

    Can a twin socket be fitted on tiled kitchen wall without creating an unsightly mess?

    Asked by Jim on 24th Nov 2023
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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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    Replacing old broken kitchen extractor fan

    I need to have my old extractor fan in the kitchen replaced, it used to come on intermittently as soon as too much vapour in the air. Broke some time ago. How much is this likely to cost including a good replacement fan and fitting?

    Asked by Ruth on 19th Sep 2024
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    What is a smart hub?

    What is a smart hub and why might I want to have one installed?

    Asked by khalid on 6th Jul 2022
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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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    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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    Can I re-wire my property with minimum disruption and money?

    Hello. We completed the refurbishment of our new home 15 months ago including some new circuits and all new electrical plugs, and light switches. It is ex-council property. We just found out that the electrical system is unsafe and could cause electrocution as there is no earthing in some of the circuits. We have now run out of time and money to do a new wired system and are wondering what direction to take. I am pretty nervous to live in the property considering we have a 5yo daughter. What alternative options could I consider?

    Asked by Chiara on 13th Jun 2025
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    New CU for Garage and potential EV charger in future

    Hi There I am looking for some advice regarding having power run to my separate garage. Firstly I just wondered if its possible to have a new CU installed in my garage which is connected directly to the electric meter rather than connecting this to the existing CU. The reason for this is that the electric meter outside is within 5 meters of the garage and running a cable from the existing CU would be difficult as it is located near the center of the house and would struggle to get an outdoor cable to it without significant work. Secondly, would I be able to have an EV charger connected to this new garage CU or would that also need another feed from the meter. I will of course get a qualified person to perform the job if I go ahead but just looking into whats possible at the moment. Thank you!

    Asked by Simon on 1st Aug 2025
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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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