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Air gap around downlighters
I've read that you need to leave an air gap around downlighters to stop them overheating. Do they all need this? And is there a standard sized gap?
How much to fix pump?
digipump AKW M11 pump not working in rental property how much would it cost to have it looked at, i do not have easy access because i rent the property out otherwise i would look at it myself, any advice to ask my tenant to assess it would be greatly appreciated
Will 4mm SWA 3 core be sufficient for my project?
Will 4mm SWA 3 core be sufficient for my project? Plan is to run 10m non-armoured in a conduit on exterior wall from consumer unit, connect in a box to SWA and bury for a distance of 20m to shed. Bury area traffic is negligible. Little consumer box shed side. Max electric draw would be a kettle, tv, fridge, lights, maybe a small electric heater. I'm not connecting anything myself. Just need advice before I buy a 4mm SWA. Once I've done all I can electrician to connect and sign it off. NB does electrician need to see trench depth before I bury it?
comparsion of cost for electricians between Belfast and Northern Ireland in general
What do electricians usually charge per hour in Belfast? Do electrician charges vary much across Northern Ireland in general or are they about the same?
Landlord Electrical Safety
What are the requirements for electrical safety in rental?
Powering our home office
When we moved into our terraced house, there was a small play house and a shed in the backyard both of which were powered via a non-buried armoured cable that ran to a standard outdoor outlet at the back of the house. We had both removed, and had the wire disconnected as it was clearly not properly installed and wires at the box were exposed to the elements. We then had an insulated summer house built thinking powering it wouldn't be an issue (it's our first house, forgive our ignorance!) We've had an electrician in but he's said it requires us to have the cable running from the fusebox. Understandable. Problem is, that the fusebox is at the very front of our house, and while the first two thirds of the house is floorboards and somewhat accessible, according to our neighbours (we haven't ripped up the floors yet to check) the rear of our house is solid concrete. Do we have any options?
What does an extractor fan rate mean?
What does an extractor fan rate mean and how can I tell what applies for any given fan?
fit smoke detectors, mains wired .
We have 2 bed holiday flat on one floor, with a open plan lounge /dinner/kitchen. we have had a Fire risk assessment. And we need our present smoke detection upgrading to LD1. we need 4 mains wired detectors with tamperproof battery backup. one in each bedroom and 2 in the open plan kitchen /lounge. how much to supply and install please.
House Alarm Niusance
Since a recent power cut, my not in use house alarm has gone crazy. The alarm kept making chirping noises and then went off making such a noise that I took the plug out at the circuit break in my fuse. But it’s still making noises from the back up battery I think. What do I need to do to make it stop?
Quotation question
I have been quoted £260 for a porch light fitting I have supplied the light. Is this too much?
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