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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

How many socket outlets can I have on a circuit?
How many socket outlets can I have on a circuit? Many houses that were built and wired in the late 1960’s to mid 70’s had very few socket outlets. There were not as many appliances

Do I need to have work done on C3s from an Electrical Installation Condition Report?
Do I need to have work done on C3s from an Electrical Installation Condition Report? On an electrical installation condition report (EICR) section 6 of the report (small installations up to 100 amp single phase supply)

Do I need RCD protection?
Do I need RCD protection? RCDs or residual current devices detect any residual current flowing to earth or between live conductors. They are then deigned to disconnect the circuit or circuits within a given time to

Can I do my own electrical work?
How far can one go doing electrical DIY, before calling in a professional? This is a question we hear all the time and it can be quite confusing. Doing electrical work is something that should only