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Spur on a ring circuit?

Is it within the regulation to take a 13A fused spur from a single point on the ring circuit to feed more than... [Read more]

plug stuck in a socket?

my kettle plug will not come out of the socket, it is stuck, what do i do?

my lightbulb blew up?

when the lightbulb blew up, the switch in the fuse box went off turning off all my lighting. It will not switc... [Read more]

replace a dimmer switch with a simple on/off switch?

i changed a bedroom dimmer switch with a simple on/off one. this didnt work and tripped its associated RCD. ... [Read more]

How can I fix a dodgy bathroom light switch?

I have a pull cord light switch in my bathroom, recently it has decided to only work once a day in the morning... [Read more]

why will my rcd not trip?

why will my rcd not trip when tested?

how can i wire an outside light?

I have 4 wires, black, brown,grey, bare wire(earth) coming out of the house and need to link to brown, blue an... [Read more]

How do I fix my electrical socket?

The plastic front panel of one of my eletrical sockets built into the wall will not screw in at all. I have tr... [Read more]

How do i safely repair a 40amp cable?

How do i safely repair a 40amp cable? the cable is cut underneath a floor board and i want to repair it, is a ... [Read more]

Why does my RCD trip?

I've got a new consumer unit with split load. The RCD switch trips frequently but sometimes will go a week bef... [Read more]

integrated appliance sockets?

Is it preferable to place sockets for integrated kitchen appliances in adjacent cabinets or on the wall behind... [Read more]

kitchen sockets?

is there a minimum distance from a kitchen sink that sockets have to be according to regulation

how can I conenect two insulated wires together?

how can I conenect two insulated wires together in steps

Why does my sockets keep tripping?

This happens mostly during the night. The sockets in the house are constantly tripping. I've tried everything ... [Read more]

How do I programme the Masterplug TVRC4n for a Philips DVD755VR VCR/DVD?

I have followed the instructions but the remote has now cleared any functions it had and only eject/insert wor... [Read more]

can you spur from an isolator switch?

I have an isolator switch for the extractor fan in my en-suite which is in the bedroom, can i run a spur from ... [Read more]

securing metal socket boxes?

do i have to secure a metal socket box into the wall with a masonry nail or will plaster be enough ?

rewire ceiling fan?

got a ceiling fan from a friend , he replaced fan switch now it won't turn off, lights work but fan wont turn... [Read more]

masterplug tvrc4n 4 in 1 universal remote manual?

i cant find my manual to my masterplug tvrc4n 4 in 1 universal remote do u have any idea how to set it up with... [Read more]

Help me replace a 6 amp 2 way ceiling switch?

Hi all, The other day my bathroom ceiling switch appeared to seize as the nylon pull cord didnt move at all. ... [Read more]