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  • Fitting a cooker

    My new cooker has been delivered without a power cable fitted, can I use the old one? The old one is 10mm and the same size cooker is being fitted, was just wondering if it's best practice to replace the cable?

    Asked by Lou on 21st Feb 2022
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    Electricity to Garden

    Looking for a rough cost in supplying electric out to a garden for lighting.

    Asked by Vikki on 29th Jul 2020
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    Pull cord in the bathroom

    Why doses the pull cord in the bathroom not switch the light on

    Asked by Linda on 27th Jan 2021
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    Replacing electric radiators

    I’m looking to replace electric radiators in my flat (two with a more modern version, one with a towel rail). I’m just wondering if it is a difficult/ timely job for an electrician to do? It would need to be wall mounted and doesn’t have a plug, just an ‘off-peak’ switch. Also, is there anything not obvious that I need to consider? Cheers

    Asked by Yan on 16th Oct 2024
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    Can I fit a plug socket on here

    Guys got a lightswitch in my living room that leads to 3wires in the middle of the chimney breast. Can I connect a plug socket here so I can plug my TV into this?

    Asked by Hasan on 21st Oct 2024
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    Electric shock risks

    Is it normal/expected to get a minor electric shock every now and then if performing electrical work in the house?

    Asked by Luke on 17th Dec 2020
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    New Electric Oven

    Hi all, My old oven packed up over Christmas so I ordered a new one. The old oven was simply plugged into a socket on the wall. The new oven is 4030W and the existing hob 4050W, the existing hob is wired into the mains, both oven and existing hob are on the same CU circuit. I have been quoted £350 for a new cable 10mm cable into the CU (around 5m from the oven), installation of new switch and connecting the oven up. Does this sound about accurate? Thanks in advance!

    Asked by Jay on 7th Jan 2024
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    Overhead power line contact

    If I accidentally make contact with an overhead power line, what should I do?

    Asked by jonathan on 22nd Jan 2021
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    Bathroom ceiling extractor fan.

    My bathroom extractor fan has stopped working. It is fitted into the loft over a grid in the bathroom ceiling. Is it possible to remove the grid and replace the fan with one fitted to the bathroom ceiling?

    Asked by Irine on 18th Nov 2022
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    How to protect electrics during a floor

    I live in a part of the UK that is susceptible to flooding. In the event of floods, what steps should I take in terms of the electrics? Should I turn off the power? If it’s not something I should myself, is there any way to have emergency workers come out to help with the electricity during such a scenario? Is it best to just evacuate? 

    Asked by Greg on 7th Jul 2021
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