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How much to fit a new electric free standing cooker
How much to fit a new electric cooker in with all power points there?
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?
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?
Guidance for PAT testing in Belfast
I am a business owner from Belfast and I would like to have some PAT testing and any other appropriate electrical safety inspections performed in my factory. Do the same rules apply to Northern Ireland as to the rest of the UK regarding the likes of PAT and EICR tests/certificates? If not, what are the differences here that I should consider? As a business owner in Northern Ireland, are there any electrical safety tests in particular that I am legally obligated to have undertaken?
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
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