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    Single Pole or Double Pole sockets - Any preference?

    Thanks. How can I tell from looking at a socket what I currently have?
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    Single Pole or Double Pole sockets - Any preference?

    I'm having some sockets added downstairs and the elctrician has told me what to get, as I can get discount in a store. He just listed sockets but do I get double poled or single? Didn't think to ask. The house is only a few years old and I think the current sockets are single. But how can i...
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    Under cupboard lighting

    In general how much brighter are fluorescent lights than halogen and does the heat from the halogen lights cause any problems (in general or need consideration when fitting)?
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    Under cupboard lighting

    Looking into getting some lighting for under the kitchen cupboards. Any advice on which ones to get? At the moment I'm looking at a set of satin halogen lights, think I'll need 4 of them. Are there any rules to how far apart they should be fitted? As halogen lights tend to get hot any chance...
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    Grid Switch For Appliances

    No I don't plan on doing the work myself but like to know the situation with things incase anything further is needed. Its definately the cooker hood option I'm talking about. The cooker hood is not connected to an fcu. The plug of the cooker hood goes into a single socket and it is the...
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    Grid Switch For Appliances

    Any advice on how I can check whether the appliance circuit is a ring or radial. Its definately a separate circuit and has its own connection to the consumer unit. If it is ring and I do as suggested swaping the cooker socket for an fcu and then from this taking a single socket. Where would...
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    Grid Switch For Appliances

    I've just moved into a house and I'm trying to have some improvements made to the kitchen without having to do major work. I intend to get an electrician in to do the work but want to check if what I'm suggesting is viable without having to change much else in the kitchen. The kitchen has...
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