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I have a cables coming out of the wall, the earth is green and the other two wires are red and black. Is red the live wire?

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We always recommend that you use a registered electrician for any work in your home. This gives you ...

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Is there any risk from plugging in 2 high powered appliances to a double socket? Is the socket rated 13A as a unit or to each outlet? Can it overheat internally?

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Even if each outlet is rated 13 amps it is still not good idea to have two items of high rating for ...

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For wiring external to the home, is the colour coding as follows: blue - live, brown - neutral, grey - earth ?

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When did EICR certs change from 10 years to 5 years?

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For privately rented properties, it has been legally required of landlords to conduct an EICR every ...

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Just wondering my auntie has recently had some metal outdoor lights fitted post lights now there is eight lights going round the garden but they have not got an earth rod is this a problem?

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You shouldn't need an earth rod for these particular fittings. It's best to contact the electrician...

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How can I obtain copies of Electrical Certificates for my house?

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They should have been given to you in-person when the checks were carried out. However, if you have ...

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How would I know if my house has an EICR?

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There may be a label in the fuse box / consumer unit that states when the last inspection and test w...

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The electrician I have been using has taken four months to rewire my house, he has still not finished the re-wire and left my home in a unsafe condition.?

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If the person who carried out the work is registered, you should contact the certification body wher...

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A kitchen installation has been completed in my home. The main bonding to water supply has not been connected, gas and water bonding were not checked before work commenced, what can I do as company are not responding on this matter?

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I have a cables coming out of the wall, the earth is green and the other two wires are red and black. Is red the live wire?

Is there any risk from plugging in 2 high powered appliances to a double socket? Is the socket rated 13A as a unit or to each outlet? Can it overheat internally?

For wiring external to the home, is the colour coding as follows: blue - live, brown - neutral, grey - earth ?

When did EICR certs change from 10 years to 5 years?

Just wondering my auntie has recently had some metal outdoor lights fitted post lights now there is eight lights going round the garden but they have not got an earth rod is this a problem?

How can I obtain copies of Electrical Certificates for my house?

How would I know if my house has an EICR?

The electrician I have been using has taken four months to rewire my house, he has still not finished the re-wire and left my home in a unsafe condition.?

A kitchen installation has been completed in my home. The main bonding to water supply has not been connected, gas and water bonding were not checked before work commenced, what can I do as company are not responding on this matter?