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An EICR does not include a meter reading. In terms of who is supplied with the certificate, it shou...
View full answerI want to check if my electrician is registered.
Asked by Chloe AristodemouElectrical Safety First always recommends that you use a registered electrician for any work in your...
View full answerDoes my house need an EICR certificate?
Asked by PulaIt is recommended that a periodic inspection is carried out by a registered electrician at least eve...
View full answerFor any EICR checks the EICRs should be provided soon after the inspection and test, normally within...
View full answerI 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?
Asked by Derek MorganWe always recommend that you use a registered electrician for any work in your home. This gives you ...
View full answerPart M of the Building Regulations requires that sockets are installed between 450mm and 1200mm abov...
View full answerEven if each outlet is rated 13 amps it is still not good idea to have two items of high rating for ...
View full answerFor wiring external to the home, is the colour coding as follows: blue - live, brown - neutral, grey - earth ?
Asked by Deniz OnacWe always recommend that you use a registered electrician for any work in your home. This gives you ...
View full answerMy new smart meter installed last week is flashing red lights is this correct?
Asked by Mrs P LeonardYou should contact your energy supplier if you wish to assess if this is usual or not.
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