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What size armoured cable to shed
I was thinking of supplying electricity to light up the shed that will obviously require a switch , two double sockets to use a small electric convector heater or plug in an electric drill or saw and a radio. What size armoured cable will I need and all the other components to get this done. I am having a kitchen extension so that would be the perfect time as the cable can be fitted whilst accessibility will be easy.
CAN A 4.8KW DOUBLE OVEN FED FROM 2 X 2.5 TWIN & EARTH CABLES ON 32 AMP MCB
CAN A 4.8KW DOUBLE OVEN FED FROM 2 X 2.5 TWIN & EARTH CABLES ON 32 AMP MCB
Tidying up old electrical wire spaghetti
I live in a Victorian flat with untidy and perhaps redundant wiring on the exterior of the building and in the internal stairwell. How much would it cost to tidy the existing wires and remove anything that is not working?
Reporting electrical incidents to HSE
In what cases do I need to report an electrical incident to the HSE? Does this apply to small fires for example, even if they are put out right away?
Making the garden cosy with lights?
Hi, I’ve got questions about putting up lights in the garden. 1. What’s the safest way to string up lights in a small tree? We’re talking 12ft high. 2. Will old outdoor xmas lights work? 3. How can I hide the wire between the garage and the tree safely?
Light fitting needs new square LED bulbs
I have a light fitting in my living room which have square LED bulbs but no longer turns on i have 2 new bulbs but don’t know how to use them to make the fitting work again
Switched spur problem.
I’ve changed the spur with a new one and followed how they were wired my problem is the spur is still live even though it’s switched off
Direct Vs alternating current
Is DC or AC safer to work with and have in a property?
Pendant light fittings
How much roughly would it cost for living room spotlights (4) and a conservatory, upstairs landing and a bedroom with wall lights x2 to be changed into a normal ceiling pendant light fitting?
Electrical requirements for light above bath
What electrical requirements does a light above a bath need to meet?
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