A fairly common modification in the home these days is to replace a single pendant light fitting with a row of spotlights. This gives a better spread of light and, as most of the spotlights are movable one or two planes, the light can be configured to go where it [...]
Exterior lighting has often been more about security lights and porch lights but these days it's more likely to be part of a garden design. The bad news for DIY aficionados is that recent changes to the building regulations concerning electrical work now mean that a lot of it is [...]
One of the most prevalent electrical wiring systems for lighting circuits today is the 'loop-in' system so that one will be tackled in this article. The lights and their switches are run in a chain from the consumer unit (CU), or fuse box in older houses, using the ceiling rose [...]
Many of us travel abroad for our holidays or on business trips and take advantage of the sometimes vastly reduced prices when it comes to electrical and electronic equipment. When we do so however we buy these items fitted with the plugs used to conduct electricity in the country of [...]
Wiring or rewiring a UK plug is an easy Do It Yourself job but you must follow the correct guidelines to ensure your safety. Also remember that old or tatty plugs are an eyesore as well as a potential source of safety problems, so it is worth changing them to [...]
A dimmer switch is a perfect of way of becoming more energy efficient and providing attractive enhancement for decorations and furnishings around your home. On this page you will find information about fitting a basic dimmer switch onto an existing standard light switch. It’s a fairly easy DIY job but [...]
Installing a smoke detector in your home is an essential DIY task and there is no excuse not to have one installed. They are cheap to buy easy to install and could save you and your family’s lives in the event of a fire. Read on to find out more [...]
Replacing a fuse and resetting a circuit breaker is an easy DIY job. Below we share the basics on what you need to know and what you need to do, to get everything up and running again. Always follow appropriate safety guidelines when tackling electrical DIY. Fuses and Fusebox Fuse [...]
Never tackle an electrical job in your home unless you are absolutely certain you know what you are doing. If you are not sure about anything consult a qualified electrician. If you decide to replace a plug socket yourself you must buy a British Standard (BSI) product and follow the [...]
