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thanks very much for quick response. I know this is a bit of a hard question to answer, but given the fact my property & CU is about 19 years old, will it most likely accept an RCD instead of a MCB or will a new CU most likely be required?

Hi All, I need some help.... I am refitting my kitchen and have had a couple of electricians in to give me quotes. Both are aware that I am wanting this work carried out mid July. The first guy didn't mention anything about RCD protecting been a requirement, yet the second guy did, and...

Thanks for the replies, I will get a couple of other quote and see how it goes, i'd be reluctant to go with the lowest quote, i think. I wasn't going to both with fire lights but from your comments I think it is worth while. since I have lots of loft insulation and stuff in the loft which I...

Yes that is a very good point :-) I've just had the sparky round and he has given me a quote of £350 - £450 (to be confirmed tomorrow) to move a cooker connection to the other side of the room (easy access to cable under floor boards) moving a couple of sockets a metre or so along the same...

Grrrrrrrrr Thought the answer would be this, oh well, will have to speak to the sparky when he comes round later today to price up some other work. From the pro's on here, would it make a great deal of difference to the price if I was to drill all the holes my self for the lights?

Hi, Are fitting down lighters in kitchen/bathroom notifiable? I am at a loss from reading the wiki etc as in my opinion the connections are all made in the loft (I live in a top floor flat and the loft is mine) and are not actually "kitchen" connections?

Hi, I need some advice. I am in the planning stages of redoing my kitchen and am replacing a standalone cooker (according to label rated at 12kw) with a double oven (going by various ones I've seen around will be rated at around 5.5kw) and a halogen hob, i think rated around 5-6kw. The...