Guides and advice.
Plain English answers to the electrical and data questions we are asked most, from tripping RCDs to landlord rules.
When is my EICR due?
Work out your next electrical inspection date in a few seconds, for rented homes, owner-occupied homes and businesses.
Use the checker Home, 6 min readWhy does my RCD keep tripping?
An RCD that trips is protecting you. Here is what it is telling you, how to narrow down the cause safely, and when it is time to call an electrician.
Read the guide Testing, 5 min readEICR codes explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI
An Electrical Installation Condition Report can look like a list of alarming codes. Here is what each one means and what you actually need to do about it.
Read the guide Home, 5 min readDo I need a new consumer unit?
Your consumer unit protects every circuit in your home. Here is how to tell whether yours is due an upgrade, and what a modern one does differently.
Read the guide Home, 6 min readInstalling an EV charger at home: what is involved
A home charger is the cheapest and most convenient way to run an electric car. Here is what happens between deciding you want one and plugging in.
Read the guide Landlords, 6 min readLandlord electrical safety rules in England
Private landlords have clear legal duties on electrical safety. Here is what the regulations require, the deadlines that apply, and how to stay on top of them.
Read the guide Home, 5 min readSigns your house needs rewiring
Rewiring is a big job, so it is worth knowing when it is genuinely needed. Here are the signs that matter, and the ones that often do not.
Read the guide Business, 5 min readCat6 vs Cat6a: which should you choose?
Both are common choices for office and commercial networks. Here is how they differ in practice, and how to decide which suits your building.
Read the guide Business, 5 min readEmergency lighting testing: what you need to do
If you are responsible for a workplace, shop, block of flats or other non domestic building, emergency lighting is part of your fire safety duties. Here is what testing involves.
Read the guideElectrical emergency?
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