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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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    Electric circuit for cooker

    Should my cooker be on its own electrical circuit?

    Asked by jonathan on 20th Dec 2022
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    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.

    Asked by Terry on 31st Jan 2024
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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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    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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    Old electric train set

    I found an old electric train set in the attic of my late father's house. How do I know if it's safe to use?

    Asked by Beverley on 19th Oct 2022
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    Quote to rectify issues in 1 bed flat

    Good morning, I have been quoted £900 to rectify the issues below in an electrical safety inspection, seems expensive to me? 1 NO SURGE PROTECTION INSTALLED. C3 2 HIGH CONTINUITY READING ON LIVES FOR SOCKET CIRCUIT FI 3 SPUR NEEDS INSTALLING IN BOTTOM LEFT KITCHEN CUPBOARD TO OPERATE APPLIANCE C3 4 HOB ISOLATOR NOT FOUND C3 5 NEW COOKER SWITCH REQUIRED IN KITCHEN C2 6 SINGLE GANG METAL LIGHT SWITCH NEEDED IN KITCHEN C2 7 RING AND RADIAL IN 32A. THIS NEEDS SPLITTING. 1 X 16A BREAKER NEEDED C2 8 NO RCD PROTECTION TO ANY CIRCUIT THROUGHOUT INSTALLATION C2

    Asked by Steve on 13th Nov 2023
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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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