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Does a 1980s house need rewiring?
Asked by Rory GerrardIt depends on its condition rather than its age, if it has been tested and is in good condition and ...
View full answerWhat is an r1 + r2 test?
Asked by Rob BurtonAn r1 + r2 test is a test of the full continuity of the circuit back to the source. It is required t...
View full answerWhat is a KMF switch?
Asked by Stephen CollinsKMF was/is a part number for a MEM switch fuse. It is a switch fuse or a switch fuse disconnector. I...
View full answerWhat are the different bs88 fuse types?
Asked by Kathleen WalkerBS 88 and its various parts have been integrated into the (IEC/BS EN/BS HD) 60269 series of standard...
View full answerWhat is the difference between SELV, PELV and FELV?
Asked by Jane GoodsonSELV is Safety Extra Low Voltage; its output voltage is in the Extra Low Voltage range (Generally &...
View full answerHow many spurs can I have on a ring main?
Asked by Emma BarnardYou can have one unfused spur per socket-outlet on a ring main or one fused spur per socket-outlet, ...
View full answerHow much does it cost to charge an electric car?
Asked by Matthew JohnsonIt depends on both the tariff that you are on and the size of the battery in the car. For a tariff o...
View full answerHow many smoke alarms do I need?
Asked by SimoneThere should be a minimum of one smoke alarm per floor with a heat detector in the kitchen. You shou...
View full answerAn electrician has completed some remedial works and has been paid but has not provided me with an EICR. What do I do?
Asked by Margaret SenleyFor any EICR checks the EICRs should be provided soon after the inspection and test, normally within...
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