Plastic consumer units
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Got a plastic consumer unit (fuse box)? Been told you need to change it for a metal one? Well, unless your plastic enclosure is demonstrably damaged, dangerous or inadequate, then the mere fact it is plastic does not warrant a replacement, and neither should it show up as a failure item on a condition report.
Does a cooker need an isolator switch...
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...and, if so, can it be located on a different wall?
I was asked today by a kitchen fitter. Here’s my answer…
2018 halogen lamp phase-out
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From 1st September 2018 certain halogen lamps will no longer be available. But really, you shouldn't be wasting your money on horrible halogen energy-gobblers these days anyway....
Beware of bling lighting!
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I often get called out to slap up new ceiling lights customers have purchased from the likes of Homebase, B&Q, John Lewis and Argos, but simply hanging a new light is often not as easy as you might think...
Top tip: Shower Isolators
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You know that pull-cord switch on your shower? Well, leave it alone.
