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Electric fault appliances not working
What would cause appliances / boiler / internet etc not to work but the lights to work. The fuse box switches seem fine
Emersion tank wont heat up
My emersion tank aint heating up so i got no hotwater what coukd it be
Dimmer switches in bathrooms
Are dimmable lights or dimmer switches permitted in bathrooms?
Do holiday let electricals need PAT testing?
Should plug in electricals like microwaves and lamps in holiday lets be PAT tested?
EV charge point
My garage has what has been described as a "standard" garage supply box. The box contains a 63A Mains switch along with two breakers B6 and B16. The house /build is about 20 25 years old. Can I run an EV charger from this supply. Garage has 3 double fluorescents and some power sockets for my power tools Other than that an up and over electric door opener.
Are all taps meant to be earthed
Should all taps in the house be earthed?
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 ????
Rewiring a property
Can one rewire a property without pulling the floorboards up?
Positioning of a socket for a dishwasher
Where is safe to locate a socket for my dishwasher that's out of sight? I'm told it can't go behind the machine or under the sink. Is this right?
Electric cooker switch
Hi, is there a minimum distance the switch should be sited from a freestanding electric cooker? My switch would appear to be in the hot zone above and to the side of where the cooker goes.
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