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  • Garden room electrics

    I currently have a garden shed with full power, with the garden circuit being a separate circuit on the main consumer unit. Power is provided to the shed via a buried 50mm armoured cable. I am planning on replacing the shed with a proper garden room. Is it possible to utilise the current electricity connection in the new garden room, effectively directly replacing the shed with the garden room? I would expect to have a secondary consumer unit in the garden room.

    Asked by Thomas on 28th Aug 2023
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    Installing AFDDs in Domestic Property

    I'm a homeowner with a 1954 property that was rewired in the 90s. I'm looking to upgrade the consumer unit and have been considering AFDDs on all circuits to help protect the older wiring. But I’ve noticed many electricians seem reluctant to install AFDDs in domestic properties. Aside from the cost, is there a reason for the hesitation? Are you concerned about false tripping, callbacks, or the complexity of diagnosing issues? Or is it just that AFDDs are still relatively unfamiliar tech for some in the trade? I’d really appreciate hearing from electricians who’ve installed them—especially in older homes. Are they worth the investment in your view?

    Asked by Matt on 14th May 2025
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    Is 3 phase electricity more expensive than single phase?

    We're looking at getting an EV charger and possibly a heat pump, and someone mentioned upgrading to 3 phase. Does it cost more to run day to day, and what's the upgrade itself likely to cost?

    Asked by MRS DAKIRI on 23rd Jul 2026
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    Why is only a small quantity of water flowing via my basin tap?

    Hi. Only a small quantity of water is flowing via my basin tap. Why is this and how do I fix it (if I can fix it DIY of course)?

    Asked by Elly on 11th May 2022
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    Magnetic filters and pipework

    Do most magnetic filters work with horizontal and vertical pipework or are they usually designed specifically for either or?

    Asked by Patrick on 17th Sep 2022
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    Best insulation for partition walls

    What's the best type of insulation to use in partition walls?

    Asked by angie on 22nd Dec 2022
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    Planning permission for electric fence?

    Do you need planning permission to have an electric fence constructed? Are there certain properties that can and others that can’t have one built? If so, could you explain to me how it works, what rules apply, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated on this.

    Asked by Luke on 8th Dec 2020
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    Painting vertical stripes on walls

    I've seen lots of social media posts of people painting vertical stripes on bedroom walls. I'd like to try it but I'm worried about getting the lines straight enough. Any tips?

    Asked by Sharon on 8th Mar 2023
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    House clearance after bereavement

    We need to clear a house after a bereavement. We can't face it ourselves but we're worried about getting ripped off. Do people usually use a house clearance company, auctioneer or someone else for this type of situation?

    Asked by Pete on 4th Apr 2023
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    How to freshen up a property's roof?

    Aside from replacing tiles and other fittings, how else can I freshen up and revitalise the look of my property’s roof?

    Asked by Adam on 29th Sep 2020
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