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Constant hum in ground floor apartment
Hello, We live in a ground floor apartment. When our upstairs neighbour is in (they usually live abroad), a loud hum is audible in all areas of our flat. She did have an electrician come and investigate, which he said the pressure had dropped, however it hasn’t helped. I wonder what it could be / how to go about getting it fixed quickly. Thank you!
How to check for wiring in a wall before drilling
I want to put up some shelving in the living room but I'm nervous about hitting a cable. Are the handheld cable detectors from DIY stores reliable enough?
Undercouter fridge off a spur
I have an undercouter fridge but when it needs to go there are no sockets near. How can I get power too it. The only socket that is near is a light switch
What should I know before installing an electric fire in a chimney?
This is something we've discussed over the holidays, but we're a bit lost at what would be involved and the cost we're looking at excluding the cost of the electric fire and installation of it? Can an expert break this down for us with costs to expect?
Mains powered garden lights
I'd like some permanent outdoor lighting for my garden and decking (not solar or battery as they're too unreliable). What's the easiest way to hook lights and wiring up the mains safely?
Washing machine in the bathroom
I would like to add my new washing machine in the bathroom under the boiler. Would be on fused spur. Do I need to put a door in front to isolate or can be left like that visually in the bathroom? Help!!!
Red and black electrical wires
If I have red and black wires in my home electric circuits, does that mean the wiring is old?
Replace by date on smoke alarm
I've just spotted a replace by date on my smoke alarm. I've pressed the test button and it still seems to work. Do I need to replace it or not?
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?
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
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