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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
Should I turn my oven off at the wall?
I've always left the oven plugged in and switched on at the wall. A friend said this wastes energy and could be a fire risk. Is it actually worth switching off at the socket?
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.
What are arc blasts?
What are arc blasts and are they a danger in regular settings, such as in the house?
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?
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
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.
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