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What’s the difference between earthing and bonding?
What’s the difference between earthing and bonding? While they both have the same basic function – to allow fault current to flow to earth as quickly as possible, earthing and bonding do have distinct purposes.

What is the difference between RCD (Residual Current Device) and a RCBO (Residual Current Breaker Overload)?
What is the difference between RCD (Residual Current Device) and a RCBO (Residual Current Breaker Overload)? You may be told that you need an RCD or a RCBO fitting. This can often crop up following

What does IP rated mean?
What does IP rated mean? Electrical enclosures and devices, especially those that are designed to be installed where water or dust particles are present will have a rating to determine the degree in which the enclosure

What is the average cost of a rewire?
What is the average cost of a rewire? Great question, and the answer is, it all depends on what quantities of accessories are being installed. For example, to wire in a ceiling light and switch,

Do I need to have armoured cable outside?
Do I need to have armoured cable outside? All cables, no matter where they are installed, may have the need for some mechanical protection from damage. This could be protection against weather, such as direct

Where do I need to fit domestic fire alarms?
Where do I need to fit domestic fire alarms? With households using more and more Wi-Fi connected devices and mobile tablets, phones and such like, all of which either need to be constantly connected to the