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Heat Alarm in the Kitchen: Where to Fit It and Why
Why a kitchen needs a heat alarm rather than a smoke alarm, how heat alarms decide when to sound, where exactly to fit one, and what landlords in England must provide.
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What to Do in an Electrical Emergency (and Who to Call)
A shock, sparks, smoke or no power? What to do in the first minute, when to call 105 or 999, what can wait until morning and how emergency electrician pricing works.
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Extension Lead Safety: 13 Amps, Daisy Chaining and Heaters
An extension lead shares one socket's 13 amps between everything plugged into it. Here's the simple maths, why daisy chaining causes fires, and when you need more sockets instead.
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BS 7671 Amendment 3 and the 19th Edition: What Changed
Amendment 3 to BS 7671 took effect on 31 July 2024, Amendment 4 becomes the sole standard on 15 October 2026, and the 19th Edition has no announced date. Here's what any of it means for your home or rental.
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Smoke Alarm Beeping? What the Chirp Means and How to Stop It
A single chirp every 30 to 60 seconds means a low battery or an alarm at the end of its life. Here's how to find the culprit, even on a mains-wired interlinked system.
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Emergency Lighting Testing: What UK Businesses Must Do
The law says maintain it but never says how often. Here's where the monthly and annual tests actually come from, who carries the duty, and what inspectors check.
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Bathroom Electrical Zones Explained: 0, 1, 2 and IP Ratings
Bathrooms are split into electrical zones by how close they are to water. Here is what goes where, which IP rating you need, and why sockets are banned.
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Fixed Wire Testing: What UK Businesses Actually Have to Do
No law sets a fixed testing interval for business premises. Here is what the Electricity at Work Regulations really require and how to build a defensible schedule.
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Kitchen Socket Rules: How Many, Where, and the Sink Myth
There is no legal minimum distance between a socket and your kitchen sink. Here is what the rules actually say, how many sockets you need and where to put them.
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Can I Do My Own Electrical Work in the UK? Part P Explained
Swapping a like-for-like socket is legal DIY. New circuits, consumer units and bathroom wiring are notifiable under Part P and need a competent person to sign them off. Here's where the line sits.
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The Electrical Checklist for Buying a House in London
A standard survey won't test the wiring. Here's the electrical checklist to run before buying a house in London, the red flags in older homes, and why an EICR pays for itself.
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Smoke Alarm Regulations UK: What Homes and Landlords Must Do
What UK smoke and heat alarm law requires in 2026, where alarms must go, and why mains-wired interlinked units beat battery ones for homeowners and landlords.
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PAT Testing Explained: The Law, The Cost and How Often You Need It
What PAT testing actually is, what UK law really requires, how often to do it, and what it costs as a general London range for landlords and businesses.
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Burning Smell From a Socket or Plug? What It Means and What to Do
A burning smell from a socket can be an early sign of an electrical fire. Here is what to do right now and what is causing it.
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