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Bathroom Light issue
Electrical  •  6461 views  •  19 answers

Water started leaking from the pull cord switch for bathroom lights and the lights started flickering even when turned off. Turns out upstairs neighbour had a leak in their bathroom that caused it. Turned the power to the lights in the flat off for 24 hours, tried turning them on …

New Circuit Board fitted but cooker not working after..!
Electrical  •  4805 views  •  17 answers

I had a new circuit board fitted by the landlords on Friday and since then the cooker will not work. When you switch on at the hob it trips out everything. The oven light comes on though? I have called the Landlord and the electricians who are saying my cooker …

Outdated fuse box query
Electrical  •  4774 views  •  30 answers

Hi there. After our father passed away we have his house on the market. The electrics have been given a low score due to having an old fuse box. There has never been any issues with the electrics in the house and I understand that it needs updating. Do you …

electrics for bathroom extractor fan
Electrical  •  4689 views  •  10 answers

We don't currently have an extractor fan in our bathroom (no window either!) and would like to install an extractor fan. What is required in order to fit the extractor over the bath? Are there special regulations regarding electrical fittings over a bath?

How much to run electrics to shed?
Electrical  •  4250 views  •  24 answers

I'd like to run electrics to our shed in order to get a light and an electric socket would be nice as well. The nearest electrics would be in garage which is about 6m away. How much would I be looking at for this type of job?

Bathroom light bulb popped out
Electrical  •  4043 views  •  13 answers

Last week I went to put the light on and the glass bit of the bulb popped out all in one piece. I got the metal bit out easy. Changed the bulb but now it doesn't work. Checked fuse box and is all switched on any helpful information?

Does fuseboard need replacing?
Electrical  •  3656 views  •  20 answers

We have a fuseboard Wylex model NHRS6604. This was installed in 2005 when we had a house extension to the kitchen. The extension sockets are RCD protected but the original house circuits are not. We are having a bathroom refit and have had conflicting information regarding the fuseboard to needs …

How long do halogen spotlights normally last?
Electrical  •  3653 views  •  5 answers

Mine seem to break quite often. Could someone give me an idea of what is normal. Is there any thing I can do to check if there is a problem.

Cost for electric testing/ upgrade consumer unit?
Electrical  •  3504 views  •  27 answers

Aprrox price for electrical testing/upgrade consumer unit in 1 bed roomed house

replacing fuseboard
Electrical  •  3497 views  •  14 answers

I have just been told by an electrician that it will cost in the region of 800.00 to replace my old fuse board with a modern one. Everything I read tells me that this is too much. I live in London.

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