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  • Can I install multiple switches for the same lights within one room?

    I would like to install more switches at two different doorways within the same large room. Ideally both switches could be used independently of each other without any conflict. Is it feasible for me to install the additional switch and make adjustments by myself or is this more for a professional electrician to complete? In either case, is it likely that I will need to repaint or plaster around the switches afterwards? Any advice on this project would be great!

    Asked by Patrick on 1st Jul 2019
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    Electrical queries

    RCD unit 65-80A. 28kw total equipment output (Ranger cooker 16kw, microwave 2500kw, fryer 2 X 3kw, electric griddle X 3kw etc although the range cooker will not all be switch on- so average total output could be 18-23kw Will I need a new Consumer unit with 100a or can my old unit just need it's fuse changing? will all the wiring needs replacing w/ a thicker ones. Will it need 16.0mm wire (to accomodate total output) if the wire touches wall/ceiling but contained in a trunk/pvc pipe? How much time/estimated cost for this work?

    Asked by Maria on 4th Jan 2022
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    RCD/ circuit breaker placement

    Hi guys, I am soon to be moving house and I have a small kitchen with a big full length cupboard which houses an RCD. I would like to utilise the cupboard by placing a washing machine or fridge in there and I also believe the RCD needs up dating. Can you tell me if this is possible please, I.e. utilising it for the washing machine or fridge or can i only use it for other storage items.

    Asked by Daphne on 27th Jan 2021
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    Electrical under floors

    Hi My contractor said he needed to remove some floor to run wires He pulled out the ENTIRE floor. Every single board in every room Surely this is not correct ? They now want to sell new floors to me

    Asked by Ann on 27th Oct 2023
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    New cooker installation

    I have just bought a new cooker its says this cooker is designed for a 220-240v it has a smaller wire fitted on it my old cooker had a much thicker wire on it is it still ok to be hard wired to same connection in my wall any help will be much appreciated

    Asked by Faron on 3rd Jun 2020
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    Electric testing certificates frequency

    How often is it advisable to have electrics tested in a house ? Should I have them tested etc for safety when taking ownership of a new property ?

    Asked by Gillian on 14th Jul 2021
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    Rodent Chewed Wire

    Hello. A rodent had chewed a Wire in my home and I am wondering if I need to change the entire wire or just that section where its chewed

    Asked by Chris on 18th Feb 2021
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    Replace old fashioned fuse box

    How much is it to replace old main fuse box which is under the stairs?

    Asked by Anne on 6th Jan 2020
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    Electrical re wire

    How much should it cost to fully re wire a 2 bed bungalow approximately

    Asked by Nickie on 20th Sep 2022
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    Running Power to shed where consumer unit at front of house.

    Hi. Looking to get some advice on running power to a garden shed An uninsulated shed is around 25 meters from the rear of the house and the consumer unit/fuse box is at the front of the house which has no side access. Looking for advice on whether it is possible or advisable to run power from the kitchen to an uninsulated shed and what a ballpark might be for what is required. Have heard people say I could run power from the kitchen and run to another consumer unit in the shed. No idea if that’s correct…I have no electrical knowledge and would obviously get someone in. I may look in a few years to build a garden office but want a couple of sockets in the shed for power. Would be grateful for pointers and an idea on cost. If did the trench to the shed to save time and cost.

    Asked by Giles on 10th Nov 2021
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