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  • Do I need new wiring for kitchen light?

    Do I need new wiring to change a single kitchen ceiling light for a row of three pendant lights?

    Asked by Jenny on 13th Mar 2023
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    Kitchen Cooker hood replacement

    We require a cooker hood installed in our kitchen. Do we just need an electrician for this? How much is it likely to cost? Thank you

    Asked by Gavu on 9th Mar 2026
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    5 key electrical safety rules

    What are the key 5 electrical safety rules to teach my kids?

    Asked by Patrick on 24th Oct 2022
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    Moving a consumer unit

    Is it possible to move a consumer unit? Ours is right by the door and I'd like to move it to a cupboard, so it's out of sight.

    Asked by Cheryl on 6th Oct 2022
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    What are arc blasts?

    What are arc blasts and are they a danger in regular settings, such as in the house?

    Asked by Jackie on 18th Oct 2022
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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?

    Asked by Sharon on 23rd Nov 2022
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    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

    Asked by Jenny on 15th Jul 2020
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    Price to fit/change new electrical fittings

    Looking for advice on a price and timescale for the following: 23 light fittings to fit- all internal ( 7 ceiling roses/10 ceiling lights/6 wall lights)- Wiring present but need mounting and wiring 28 socket faces to change - Will need some plaster knocking out around backboxes due to new plaster 19 light switch faces to change - Will need some plaster knocking out around backboxes due to new plaster Sockets and switches are like for like, I have bought all the fittings.

    Asked by Joe on 13th Jan 2025
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    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?

    Asked by Dan on 1st Jul 2024
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    DC vs AC

    What are the differences between DC and AC?

    Asked by Jenny on 23rd Oct 2022
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