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  • Do I need a special setup for a smart doorbell?

    Is a smart video doorbell suitable for the current system/setup that I have? How can I tell? Thanks!

    Asked by minesh on 22nd Feb 2022
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    Safety tips for electrical equipment

    What can I do to make electrical equipment safe to work with? Asides from cutting off their power supply?

    Asked by Patrick on 21st Jan 2021
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    Do holiday let electricals need PAT testing?

    Should plug in electricals like microwaves and lamps in holiday lets be PAT tested?

    Asked by Greg on 7th Mar 2023
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    What voltage is dangerous?

    What voltage is dangerous or/and deadly? How can I safely tell what voltage an appliance or other electrical item has? Is this something I can even do myself?

    Asked by Simon on 19th Oct 2021
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    New double plug socket

    Please can you tell me how much it would cost to have a new double plug socket fitted on a wall to use for a wall mounted TV. It would involve the cables being hidden in the wall and the wall replastered and made good again?

    Asked by Lisa on 13th Jul 2020
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    Replace recessed lights with pendants

    How much would it cost to replace recessed lights with pendants? The recessed light is in the bathroom and wiring is very good in a fairly new house.

    Asked by Julie on 7th Nov 2023
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    Electrical safety certificate

    I have a 2 bed house with 1 fuse box which has 9 fuses. What would be the cost of a certificate please as I am selling my house and this has come up and I may need to purchase a certificate

    Asked by Katrina on 7th Nov 2022
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    fixing house hold wiring

    i think i have a light fitting that has been chewed by a mouse so it's cut in two, can i use what i know them as chocolate box connectors ( Terminal Block Strip Connector) or should i solder it , is this ok for house hold wiring ????

    Asked by Tim on 15th Sep 2021
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    outdoor socket in greenhouse

    Does an outdoor socket installed in a greenhouse need to be wired in or can the cable have a plug fitted and then plugged into a socket in the garage?

    Asked by Bernard on 25th Aug 2021
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    EN 60204 Installation test

    What is an EN 60204 installation test? When it is required and who can perform and certify this test? Are there any similar tests that might be needed during scenarios where this particular test is needed? In other words, basically will there be many cases where I’d need to have a variety of different tests performed at the same time as having an EN 60204 test undertaken?

    Asked by duncan on 5th Aug 2021
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