Your Questions Answered

There is no legal requirement to have a set number of sockets in each room in a rental property.  Bu...

• Renting
• Landlords
• Sockets
• Electricians

Funding for any electrical work in the home will depend on your personal circumstances. ‘Care & ...

• Grants

If the fusebox in your home has RCD protection you don't need a second RCD for your hot tub. Make su...

• Garden
• Electricians

It is safe to charge your phone using a 13 amp extension lead. The protection for the charger is int...

• Charging

Not at the moment. But we may see new houses having three phase supplies in the future.

• New Homes

The consumer unit needs to be accessible for operation and maintenance and therefore being located i...

• Fuseboxes
• Electricians

You can use single core cables but they must be insulated and sheathed or they must be installed in ...

• Garage

It sounds like you have a problem with your lighting circuit and therefore we suggest that you get a...

• Electricians
• Kitchen
• Bathroom

There is not a legal requirement for a specific distance but, we advise that you should have at leas...

• Kitchen