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Electrical safety
A self employed fitter doing roller garage doors. Does he need any electrical qualifications. Ie controller 240v going to a 13amp plug 2 way motor. 24v light guards. Also 240v motor cable 4 core goes through side plate. No grommets fitted whole door is aluminium slats. Thanks
Cost of installing a new circuit for hardwired oven
Old oven is a plug in, but the new one which we like has to be wired How much roughly would it cost to install the correct circuit
Oven connection
Old oven is plug in new one is hardwired.Is it possible to change socket for hardwire box for oven? At the moment socket got a 32amp breaker
electric fence won’t work in dry weather
My electric fence won’t work in dry weather or at least doesn’t appear to as far as I can tell. Do you’ve any idea why this is happening and what can be done about it? Is it something that I can inspect myself and solve or is this too dangerous?
Domestic wiring checks
Is there an easy way of telling whether my house needs rewiring? I suspect the electrics are quite old.
When is it ok to DIY electrics?
In what circumstances is it okay to do electric works DIY and what must be done by a professional?
Replace battery on outdoor lights
I had an outdoor light fitted in 2017 by electrician, the light would come on in the dark when dog went out into garden. This no longer works, does it have battery/batteries that need changing? It consists of the light that comes on, below that is the small motor sensor and right at the top there is a little white box. Is this where battery is? How do I fix it?
brands of electric power showers costing between £50 and £150
I would like to have electric power shower fitted. I'm hoping to spend somewhere between £50 and £150. What are some of the best products/brands that are within my price range?
Cribbing
What is cribbing for an electric fence and how is it prevented or/and fixed?
Electrical Meter Install
What is the current cost and lead time for getting new electricity meters installed for new apartments?
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