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What is a fuse?
Asked by ClaireThese may be found in place of circuit breakers – rewirable fuses have a piece of special fuse wire ...
View full answerWhat is earthing?
Asked by MattIf there is a fault in your electrical installation you could get an electric shock if you touch a l...
View full answerAre a fusebox and consumer unit the same thing?
Asked by SamA fusebox, also sometimes known as a consumer unit, should be easy to find and is where the electric...
View full answerCan I put furniture in front of an electric socket?
Asked by KathYes, but never place furniture near to electrical equipment that gets hot, such as heaters as it cre...
View full answerWhat's a double pole switch?
Asked by AlexDouble pole light switches are essentially two single pole switches put together. They are typically...
View full answerDoes an electrician need to be registered with a scheme in order to complete an Electrical Installation Condition Report?
Asked by MartinNo, but if any major electrical work is identified as needing to be done, this should be carried out...
View full answerOur property has a 100 amp supply and the maximum load at any one time would be in the region of 230Amps. Will this pass an EICR inspection?
Asked by AnonymousA 100A supply is common across the UK, with many also having 63A or 80A supplies – all of which are ...
View full answerDo I need a rewire?
Asked by AnonymousRewiring a home is a major job and expense. But because of the safety hazards of damaged or deterior...
View full answerWhat is the standard height of a socket?
Asked by SteveSockets need to be installed at least 450mm up from the floor level of a room. TV points, telephone ...
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