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Plug-and-play 13A or hard-wired 32A? What a hot tub really needs electrically, why extension leads are out, when Part P applies, and what it costs to run at the October 2026 price cap.
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Electric-only or dual fuel, what an electric towel rail really costs to run at Ofgem's 26.32p unit rate, and how it should be wired into a bathroom safely and legally.
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Mats, loose cable or foil, what each costs to run on the October 2026 price cap, and the electrical side most guides skip: amps, circuits, RCDs, probes and Part P.
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How a ring main and a radial circuit actually work, how many sockets a ring can take, why kitchens often get their own radial, and the ring faults an EICR picks up.
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Old storage heaters cold by teatime? A London electrician's honest guide to replacing them: high heat retention models, electric radiators, costs and the wiring nobody mentions.
Read moreA fused spur, or fused connection unit, is a wall-mounted unit with its own fuse that feeds one fixed appliance off a circuit. Here's what it does and when you need one.
Read moreWhat an electric shower install actually involves in a London home, why the consumer unit decides half the price, and the questions to ask before you book.
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Most electric cookers and every electric hob need a dedicated circuit. Here is how to work out whether yours does, and what a proper cooker circuit involves.
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A garden office needs a proper buried supply and its own small board, not an extension lead. Here is what the job involves, what it costs and what the rules are.
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What UK law actually requires for bathroom extractor fans: Part F ventilation rates, Part P notifiable wiring, and the BS 7671 zones and IP ratings that decide what goes where.
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A plain-English guide to Part P: what it covers, which electrical jobs are notifiable, who can sign the work off, and why the certificate matters.
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The complete checklist for choosing an electrician in London: scheme registration, Part P, insurance, written quotes and certificates, plus the cowboy red flags to avoid.
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What it really costs to add plug sockets in a London home, from a simple spur to a new circuit, plus what drives the price and why it beats extension leads.
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London electrician costs explained: hourly, call-out, half-day, day and emergency rates for 2026, plus how to compare quotes properly.
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