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What terminal number does the black, red, yellow and green wire go to?

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13.3 kilowatt cooker. Breaker and cable size required?

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If the cooker is factory fitted with a standard 13A plug then it can be connected to a standard plug...

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I wish to connect an old(ish) appliance to a three-pin plug. The cable from the appliance has one blue wire and one black. Which will be live and which neutral?

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If the appliance has only two wires it is likely (unless it is really old) to be class II. In which ...

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Is it possible to check if an EIC given after a domestic property has been rewired is legitimate?

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The best way to check this is to ensure whether the electrician is registered with one of the compet...

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If I have an EIC to BS7671 do I also need a guarantee from the electrician, my interpretation of the regulations is the EIC is classed as a guarantee of work for 6 years. Is that correct? Thank you?

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An Electrical Installation Certificate is not a guarantee and does not have a time period attached t...

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My cord is Brown and blue and yellow and green and the motor is black and red. How do you hook it up?

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We do not recommend that you carry out this work yourself unless you are competent to do so. However...

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Can you leave live wires behind plaster?

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It is not safe to leave a live wire unterminated behind plaster. If the wire is not required, then g...

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I would like to install a small sink in front of a wall where the main electric cable to the house is together with the electric meter. If I boxed the electrics in would this be acceptable?

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If the room does not contain a shower or a bath then the general wiring rules apply. General guidanc...

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I have just purchased a infrared motion sensor and the wiring is confusing me . It had got three wire fixings brown, blue and red is the red live or brown?

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What terminal number does the black, red, yellow and green wire go to?

13.3 kilowatt cooker. Breaker and cable size required?

I wish to connect an old(ish) appliance to a three-pin plug. The cable from the appliance has one blue wire and one black. Which will be live and which neutral?

Is it possible to check if an EIC given after a domestic property has been rewired is legitimate?

If I have an EIC to BS7671 do I also need a guarantee from the electrician, my interpretation of the regulations is the EIC is classed as a guarantee of work for 6 years. Is that correct? Thank you?

My cord is Brown and blue and yellow and green and the motor is black and red. How do you hook it up?

Can you leave live wires behind plaster?

I would like to install a small sink in front of a wall where the main electric cable to the house is together with the electric meter. If I boxed the electrics in would this be acceptable?

I have just purchased a infrared motion sensor and the wiring is confusing me . It had got three wire fixings brown, blue and red is the red live or brown?