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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
Where do I need emergency lighting?
First, we must ask ourselves, what is the point of emergency lighting? Many think that it is just so that we can see if the lights go off, or if there is a fire and
Do I need surge protection?
Surge Protection The 18th Edition of the wiring regulations B.S.7671 20018, recommends that surge protection devices (SPDs) are installed for protection against transient overvoltage. What is transient overvoltage and why do I need protection? The
