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Is it dangerous to have an extension lead hanging through a window and over the edge of a balcony to power appliances that are permanently switched on in a garage?

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Supplying an item that way is very poor practice and presents a serious electrical safety risk - the...

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My rented house has no earthing wire - what should I do?

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The lack of an earth wire is dangerous and something that would be picked up in the inspection of th...

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How far away from sources of water should electric outlets be?

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There is no specific requirement for a distance between electrical outlets and sources of water like...

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Who do I report a unsafe product to?

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If you have purchased an electrical product that you believe to be unsafe, you should contact the ma...

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Is there a rule about placing a plug socket above water pipes? The water pipes feed through a wall to an outside tap and the electrical socket is approx. 12cms above the pipe on the inside of the wall.

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A socket can be installed in this position but you need to consider the risk of water going into the...

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How much does it cost for an RCD to be connected by a professional tradesperson?

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A Residual Current Device (RCD) constantly monitors the electric current flowing through one or more...

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If I can’t find my electrician registered with a government scheme, how do I know if he is actually qualified and how do I go about making a formal complaint against him?

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Depending on where you live in the UK, there are a number of scheme operators for registered electri...

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What percentage of accessories need to be sampled on an EICR ?

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If you are having an inspection of the electrics in your property carried out, the electrician will ...

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How can I find out if an EICR has been carried out on my property?

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If you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord should provid...

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Is it dangerous to have an extension lead hanging through a window and over the edge of a balcony to power appliances that are permanently switched on in a garage?

My rented house has no earthing wire - what should I do?

How far away from sources of water should electric outlets be?

Who do I report a unsafe product to?

Is there a rule about placing a plug socket above water pipes? The water pipes feed through a wall to an outside tap and the electrical socket is approx. 12cms above the pipe on the inside of the wall.

How much does it cost for an RCD to be connected by a professional tradesperson?

If I can’t find my electrician registered with a government scheme, how do I know if he is actually qualified and how do I go about making a formal complaint against him?

What percentage of accessories need to be sampled on an EICR ?

How can I find out if an EICR has been carried out on my property?