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I want to check if my electrician is registered.

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Can I legally replace my storage heaters? I'm on economy 7.?

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How connect 3 phase cable to 2 phase cable?

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Have a cable used for extractor fan in bathroom. It comes on via the light. Wire colours are red, yellow and blue. Am I right in saying red is live, yellow is switched live and blue neutral?

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Can an RCD fail?

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RCDs can be regularly checked using the test button on the device. If this doesn't work, you should ...

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I need to replace an existing built-in hob however the new hob has 5 wires, brown, black, blue, earth and white how do I hard wire the new hob?

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How deep must armoured cable be dug in?

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For any work in your home we would always advise to contact a registered electrician. This gives you...

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RCD unit was fitted to my shower in 2014 but the electrician did not supply a BS7671 safety cert. Do I need this as I am now selling the house and do I mention the work in the property info form TA6?

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You should contact the installer who fitted the unit if possible. If they are registered with a cert...

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How long does an EICR certificate last for a holiday let?

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I want to check if my electrician is registered.

Can I legally replace my storage heaters? I'm on economy 7.?

How connect 3 phase cable to 2 phase cable?

Have a cable used for extractor fan in bathroom. It comes on via the light. Wire colours are red, yellow and blue. Am I right in saying red is live, yellow is switched live and blue neutral?

Can an RCD fail?

I need to replace an existing built-in hob however the new hob has 5 wires, brown, black, blue, earth and white how do I hard wire the new hob?

How deep must armoured cable be dug in?

RCD unit was fitted to my shower in 2014 but the electrician did not supply a BS7671 safety cert. Do I need this as I am now selling the house and do I mention the work in the property info form TA6?

How long does an EICR certificate last for a holiday let?