DIY Electrics

DIY Electrics

Electrics in the home can be very complex to people that do not work on electrics on a regular basis. Before starting any work it is essential that you know what you are doing and that you know how to isolate the circuit correctly before working on it and you must also follow any applicable rules and building regulations. DIY electrics can be dangerous so Please ensure that you know 100% what you are doing before even considering doing any electrical work yourself and if in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

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List of articles in category Electrics
Title
Armoured cable
Crimping connectors
Cut and strip electrical cable
Does your house need rewiring
Domestic cable
Electric cooker circuits
Electric under floor heating
Electrical glossary
Electrical Safety
Electricity
Fitting an electric oven
Fuses
Harmonised wiring colours
Height of sockets in Habitable rooms
Height of sockets in Kitchen
Install an electric shower
Install dry lining back box
Install shower extractor fan
Installing a metal back box
New Rules
permitted wiring zones
Replace a damaged socket
Ring circuit
Safe isolation procedures
Test a fuse
Trace heating
Wire a plug
Wiring a kitchen extractor fan

Subcategories

Consumer units

Earthing and Bonding

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