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Electrics in a kitchen
What amp should a kitchen be running for sockets is it 30amp.or has this changed?
Leak through bathroom light fitting
Hello, I live in a flat and the flat above me had a burst pipe in their bathroom late overnight and water poured down through my bathroom light fitting into my bathroom for over an hour or more I would say. A plumber came out and has fixed the leak and the water has finally stopped coming through my light. I've turned off the power for the light at the mains, it is one switch for all lights in the flat. I wanted to check how long should I let the power stay off for to dry out the light fitting and should I avoid taking a shower in case it adds extra moisture or would that not be a problem? The light fitting is a 4 bulb spotlight fitting so I don't think any water actually got into the electric wiring part it was all coming through gaps around the bulbs. Thank you in advance
Replacing light switches
I want to replace my cheap plastic light switches for metal ones. Do I need an electrician or can I do this myself?
Can original bakelite switches work with modern electrics
Can I still use the old bakelite switches in my home after rewiring or will they be incompatible? I really want to salvage as much of my home's interior as possible.
Electric Fire removal
Wondering how much to remove an old electric fire, it is fitted into the wall with a tile fireplace round it.
Smart lights durability
Why do smart lights have a lower life expectancy than conventional LED bulbs?
Fuse board replacement cost
Our electrician said our old fuse board needs replacing. We've got a 3-bed semi, probably 12-15 circuits, so what should we expect to pay for a full consumer unit upgrade?
Motion sensor lights durability
How long do motion sensor lights last before they, well, stop detecting motion? Should they last for say 10 years or so?
Removing living room spots, connecting a feed to centre of room for pendant light.
Hi - I'm wondering what a going rate would be for the disconnection and removal of 6 living room spot lights, and sending a feed to the centre of the room. I have identified the spot that feeds the others. All I would need is the physical lights themselves to be disconnected and removed and a new cable connected and fed to a pre-made hole for the central pendant light. I would be filling/plastering/painting the leftover holes myself. There is no access from floor above. The main circuit board is very close too. Many thanks
Is it OK to box in white goods?
We want to box in our white goods to make them look nicer, but are there any building regs or issues such as access and airflow that we need to consider? I think there is with boilers but not sure about electricals like fridges and washing machines?
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