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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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    Switch is switch

    The issue concerns 2 bedrooms that operate on different switches, obviously, but have different results than expected. The combinations are as follows: Switch A Switch B Light A Light B 1: off off off off 2: on off on on (dim) 3: off on off on 4: on (1st) on (2nd) on on (turns OFF light A) 5: on (2nd) on (1st) off on Sorry, but this is the only way I can explain. I think a little rewire is called for? Ragards John.

    Asked by John on 26th Jul 2023
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    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?

    Asked by jonathan on 2nd Oct 2022
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    Changing a ceiling light

    Hi, I’m trying to change a ceiling light, but when I turn off the main switches on the electrical panel the tester pen still lights up when I touch the earth wire(green and yellow) what should I do to make this as safe as possible?

    Asked by Alex on 19th Mar 2021
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    Installing a Chimney Cooker Hood

    Do I need to have a socket above the cooker on the wall for the the wires? The cooker hood does not come with a plug. I have two sockets on both sides of the cooker on the wall. Would like to avoid seeing any wires or leads. What sort of work would be required to get this fitted and how much would this cost.

    Asked by Natasha on 13th Nov 2020
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    Installing LED mirror in bathroom

    Do I need an electrician to install an LED mirror in the bathroom?

    Asked by Sharon on 16th May 2023
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