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A quality cable detector can help you to track buried cables before you start work and avoid the...
View full answerAn RCD constantly monitors the electric current flowing through one or more circuits it is used t...
View full answerA circuit breaker is an automatic protection device in the fusebox (consumer unit) that switches...
View full answerThese may be found in place of circuit breakers – rewirable fuses have a piece of special fuse wi...
View full answerIf there is a fault in your electrical installation you could get an electric shock if you touch...
View full answerBonding is used to reduce the risk of electric shocks to anyone who may touch two separate metal...
View full answerGet rid of and replace damaged wires and cables – never repair them. Sticky tape isn’t enough. It...
View full answerSwitches and sockets should ideally be located between 450mm and 1200mm from finished floor level.
View full answerSockets need to be installed at least 450mm up from the floor level of a room. It is recommended...
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