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Does anybody know what DIY work is permitted on installations in Denmark? I am trying to understand if there is an equivalent of the UK 'part P' regime where somethings are permitted and somethings must be performed by approved contractors. thanks for any info.

I want to connect some flex to some fixed cabling to power some lighting. Normally, I would use an FCU. However, the connection needs to go on top of cabinets and there is only about 50mm between the top of the cabinet and the ceiling which means there is insufficient room for a normal...

I have two standard 30A rings for downstairs/upstairs power which I am planning to update soon to overcome some legacy DIY issues. I've seen it mentioned a few times that radials are more in vogue these days, which I guess gives 3 options: 1. Keeping each ring as 32A/2.5mm 2. Split each ring...

The wiki on this site (and everything else I've found) says something along the lines of: "The purpose of main protective bonding is to create an earthed equipotential zone" I'm fine with that, but why does the cable have to be so thick: my current house is undersized as it is "only" 6mm CSA...

Reading up on some of the wiring regs, I'm concerned about some aspects of my bathroom wiring (done by contractors in 2001 for the previous owner). There is no supplementary bonding. The only electrics in the room are SELV downlighters (non-IPXX rated) in the ceiling (2.2 metres above the...

I have an old wooden casement window: there is an opening section 1200h x 500w (mm) and alongside a fixed window 950h x 500w (and a small opening section above the fixed part). The fixed part is cracked. The window is on the 4th floor, so access is only available from the inside - is there...

I am planning a loft conversion in my 1930's semi. Currently there is an unenclosed staircase (i.e. with balustades) to the first floor. I want to put a second, unenclosed staircase directly over this leading to the loft. The loft will have an ensuite shower room and the option to divide into...