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Can you use antiviral spray on light switches?
is it safe to spray an antiviral spray on light switches? How can I disinfect light switches safely in general? For instance, if I do so with the switch turned off will this be safer an if so, how long should I wait before turning the light back on after applying a disinfectant of some kind? Thanks.
How can I add a backbox and a blanking plate onto expanding foam?
Hi, Keeping it short here, I had a bottomless hole which I filled in with expanding foam with no issues. However, under that foam is some wires I wish to add a backbox and cover that with a blanking plate (So, it will act as a wire junction box) but how can I insert a backbox into foam? I have had two ideas 1, cut a hole and glue the backbox into it or 2, remove the foam and start again but this time was holding the backbox in place as I foam around it. Thanks!
Kitchen mechanical extractor
To get our building certificate for our extension they’ve said that for our kitchen extractor fan You require mechanical extraction to the outside from a kitchen either via the cooker hood that you have providing thirty lts or a mechanical extractor elsewhere in the kitchen to the outside providing sixty lts Can an electrician do this or if not who?
Light Switch - connection
I have removed my down stairs light switch (for decorating) which controls the upstairs light. I have 3 wires - 1 x Black 2 X red Does Black go in the top (Common) and the 2 reds in the bottom? There's also a switch upstairs. I should of taken a picture - but didn't.
Hardwire Electric HOB
How much is it usually to hardwire an electric HOB? If any cutting would be required to the counter top(cut out) would you also complete this aswel if it was 1/2 mil out?
Ceiling switch will not work
Why will lights not go on in my bathroom i have put new bulbs in and it will not go on I need advise plz
2 Light fittings
2 light fittings put up in lounge / diner rough cost to do please
Cooker Hood and motor replacement
Hi, I have a kitchen cooker hood and motor that needs replacing as the motor is about 10+ years old now and has stopped working. My question is do I need an electrician to do the job? It would be a straight swap, I'd need the person to find a new cooker hood and motor. The issue is there are tiles all around the original cooker hood. When our existing one was installed we had tiles placed around it and now my family don't want to remove the tiles but need a cooker hood that can fit within them. Would this be possible to do?
Why does my shower keep tripping?
Every time I turn the shower on it runs for a bit, then cuts out and trips the electrics. Any idea what might be causing this?
Customized chandelier
Can I have a custom chandelier built and what brands or companies offer this service?
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