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Why is my wiring red & black?
Asked by SeanThe UK changed the standard wire colours in 2004: The live Red becomes Brown The Neutral Black beco...
View full answerHow do I check for electrical wires in walls?
Asked by KyleA quality cable detector can help you to track buried cables before you start work and avoid the ris...
View full answerWhat's an RCD?
Asked by MickeyAn RCD constantly monitors the electric current flowing through one or more circuits it is used to p...
View full answerWhat is a fuse?
Asked by ClaireThese may be found in place of circuit breakers – rewirable fuses have a piece of special fuse wire ...
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Asked by MattIf there is a fault in your electrical installation you could get an electric shock if you touch a l...
View full answerAre a fusebox and consumer unit the same thing?
Asked by SamA fusebox, also sometimes known as a consumer unit, should be easy to find and is where the electric...
View full answerCan I put furniture in front of an electric socket?
Asked by KathYes, but never place furniture near to electrical equipment that gets hot, such as heaters as it cre...
View full answerWhat's a double pole switch?
Asked by AlexDouble pole light switches are essentially two single pole switches put together. They are typically...
View full answerDoes an electrician need to be registered with a scheme in order to complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report?
Asked by MartinNo, but if any major electrical work is identified as needing to be done, this should be carried out...
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