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Can you add sockets at a high level for a TV?
Asked by DeanYes, there is no safety issue with adding sockets at a higher level if you want to use them for a TV...
View full answerHow long does it take to get an electrical certificate? I have been waiting ten days so far.
Asked by SnowdonThe electrician who has carried out electrical work in your home should be able to issue the certifi...
View full answerCan I use an adaptor to plug in a medium sized fridge/freezer and an undercounter freezer to a 13amp plug?
Asked by ElizabethWe don't advise using adaptors for white goods - they should only be for temporary use and these app...
View full answerI had electrical work done by an electrician who couldn't sign off work and left it unfinished, adding thousands onto the initial quotation. What do I do ?
Asked by Samantha j carr-pellWhenever you have electrical work carried out in your home, make sure that the electrician that you ...
View full answerIs it necessary to have a safety certificate issued after having a fusebox replaced?
Asked by J.A.WyattIf you are having the fusebox replaced, all that is required is an Electrical Installation Certifica...
View full answerI bought a fridge from the US but it can only work with a 115V, what converter/adapter would you recommend for step down?
Asked by RaymondWe would not recommend using a step-down at all with a fridge. It is better to buy a fridge/applianc...
View full answerThere is so specific brand that we would recommend. If you are buying any electrical product, make s...
View full answerWhat does a brown and blue wire represent?
Asked by GarethThe Brown wire represents LiveThe Blue wire represents NeutralThe Green & Yellow wire represents...
View full answerWhat colour is earth wire?
Asked by RachelWires in UK plugs are coloured as follows: Live: Brown Neutral: Blue Earth: Yellow and Green Thi...
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