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Does a hot tub in the garden need an RCD point if the fusebox already has RCD protection?
Asked by Roger BurgessIf the fusebox in your home has RCD protection you don't need a second RCD for your hot tub. Make su...
View full answerIt is safe to charge your phone using a 13 amp extension lead. The protection for the charger is int...
View full answerDo new build houses have to have a Three Phase supply?
Asked by Liz WilsonNot at the moment. But we may see new houses having three phase supplies in the future.
View full answerCan a consumer unit (fusebox) be placed in the same cupboard as an immersion heater?
Asked by Dan FoxThe consumer unit needs to be accessible for operation and maintenance and therefore being located i...
View full answerCan 2.5mm single core, 7 strand cable be used for a ring main in a domestic detached garage?
Asked by Steve DubarryYou can use single core cables but they must be insulated and sheathed or they must be installed in ...
View full answerThe lights flicker when our new kettle turned is on and we have similar issues when the shower is turned on. What should we do?
Asked by Linda NorrisIt sounds like you have a problem with your lighting circuit and therefore we suggest that you get a...
View full answerThere is not a legal requirement for a specific distance but, we advise that you should have at leas...
View full answerDoes a landlord have to carry out remedial works if C3 recommendation codes are noted on the EICR?
Asked by Michael ShawPrivate landlords in England and Scotland are required to carry out five-yearly checks on the electr...
View full answerHow long does it take for an electrician to carry out the inspection required for private landlord checks?
Asked by EricPrivate landlords in England and Scotland must legally have checks carried out on the installation i...
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