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I've had a rewire done by an electrician who has left my house unsafe. What should I do?
Asked by Kim clarkeIf the electrician is registered with one of the Government approved schemes, you should contact the...
View full answerDo the new regulations for five yearly electrical checks in rental properties apply to B&Bs?
Asked by pete oxleyNew regulations were introduced in England in June 2020 requiring private landlords to carry out fiv...
View full answerHow much does it cost to have RCBOs fitted in the fusebox?
Asked by ELAINE REYNOLDSRCBO stands for 'Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current'. It basically combines the functionalit...
View full answerI rent my house out to my friend. Do I still need to get the electrics checked?
Asked by RICHARD CARMICHAELEven if you are renting your property to a friend, you still need to be able to demonstrate that the...
View full answerIs it a legal requirement to have an EICR carried out in order to sell my house?
Asked by Mark WebsterYou do not need to provide an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) in order to sell a pro...
View full answerIs it safe to keep a small freezer on top of the washing machine? It shudders a little when in use.
Asked by jenniferWe advise against storing a freezer on top of the washing machine. Aside from the risk of the freeze...
View full answerIs it safe to use a power tower adapter for a kettle and toaster?
Asked by Margaret DobsonYou should avoid using adaptors for items like kettles and toasters. They generate a considerable am...
View full answerShould you use plastic covers in your electrical sockets to prevent small children putting their fingers in and getting electrocuted?
Asked by SHARON KENNEDYOur opinion is there’s no significant risk to children from 13 Amp socket-outlets that conform to th...
View full answerHow do I check if my house has an EICR certificate?
Asked by KenIf you are living in a privately rented property in England or Scotland*, your landlord should have ...
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