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There should be a minimum of one smoke alarm per floor with a heat detector in the kitchen. You shou...
View full answerCan you plug an extension lead into an extension lead?
Asked by ClausIt is bad practice to do this and should never be done as this presents a serious risk that the wall...
View full answerHow do you reset a surge protector 10 gang extension?
Asked by Allen ReesSurge protectors (MOVs) in extension leads are generally self-resetting devices. If the extension le...
View full answerDoes a 1980s house need rewiring?
Asked by Rory GerrardIt depends on its condition rather than its age, if it has been tested and is in good condition and ...
View full answerHow can I find out if an EICR has been carried out on a property in the last 5 years?
Asked by Nicky BirdFor privately rented properties, your landlord or letting agent should have given you a copy of an E...
View full answerIs it possible to download an EICR?
Asked by Lex HanfordCurrently, it is not possible to download an EICR. The electrician who conducted the EICR should hav...
View full answerWhat is an r1 + r2 test?
Asked by Rob BurtonAn r1 + r2 test is a test of the full continuity of the circuit back to the source. It is required t...
View full answerWhat is a KMF switch?
Asked by Stephen CollinsKMF was/is a part number for a MEM switch fuse. It is a switch fuse or a switch fuse disconnector. I...
View full answerWhat are the different bs88 fuse types?
Asked by Kathleen WalkerBS 88 and its various parts have been integrated into the (IEC/BS EN/BS HD) 60269 series of standard...
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