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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]

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plug stuck in a socket?

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

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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]

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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]

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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]

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why will my rcd not trip?

why will my rcd not trip when tested?

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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integrated appliance sockets?

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

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kitchen sockets?

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

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how can I conenect two insulated wires together?

how can I conenect two insulated wires together in steps

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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 ?

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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]

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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]

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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]