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Extension leads are out of scope for a periodic inspection unless specifically requested. However, i...
View full answerDepending on the size of your property, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) should co...
View full answerThere is no legal requirement to replace sockets if they are positioned on skirting boards in an old...
View full answerA registered electrician will be able to advise you on the certificates required for electrical work...
View full answerIf the RCD in your fusebox keeps tripping, there is likely to be a fault that needs investigating - ...
View full answerThese initials do not stand for anything "official" when used on an electrician's report. You should...
View full answerApproved Document M of the Building Regulations states that consumer units/fuseboxes should be mount...
View full answerSupplying an item that way is very poor practice and presents a serious electrical safety risk - the...
View full answerA Residual Current Device (RCD) constantly monitors the electric current flowing through one or more...
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