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Electrical safety

Why was RCD protection introduced?

How RCDs detect current leaking to earth, why they save lives and what a fatal HSE case teaches us.

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Buying a home

Do I need an electrical report before buying?

What an inspection can reveal before completion and how to use the findings.

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Rewiring

What affects the cost of a house rewire?

The practical factors that change the price and duration of rewiring work.

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BS 7671

Does my home need surge protection?

Why surge protection is now common in new consumer units and alterations.

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Fire protection

What are AFDDs?

How arc-fault detection devices identify certain electrical fire risks.

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Landlords

Electrical testing in rental properties

A practical overview of inspection, reports and acting on defects.

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Solar & storage

Home battery safety and BS 7671

What homeowners should consider when choosing a battery location and installer.

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