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Trench for cable
Hi we need to put a 16mm armoured voltage cable from. Our house to our detached garage! About 25 meters distance over our Drive . How deep should the trench be as I was told only 300 mm deep would be sufficient by a Solar company! This sound too shallow so I'm looking for advice.
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?
Electric underfloor heating cost to install
We're tiling a bathroom floor and thinking about adding electric underfloor heating underneath. How much does it typically cost to supply and install in a standard bathroom?
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
Who fixes ovens?
What type of tradesman do I need to call to fix an oven? Is this something any electrician can handle or do I need to find a specialist somehow?
Plastic connector replacement
Hi, our plastic connector on our bathroom pull cord light switch has snapped/broken. Is there a way to get a replacement for this connector instead of replacing the whole fitting? I have looked online but can't seem to find what I'm looking for.
Dual fuel cooker installation cost
Do you need both an electrician and a gas engineer for a dual-fuel cooker? Might take the stars aligning for me to get them in the same room at the same time if so?
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?
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?
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