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Hello, I've got a sparky coming round next week. He says he will certify his work and I can see on the NICEIC website that "This Company is a NICEIC Registered Domestic Installer". Is that all I need to do?

Hello again, I'm thinking of having a downlight in the ceiling above my kitchen sink. What sort of fitting do I need - just a normal GU10 50w? (Like this one: here ) Does it need stuff like a fire hood or some sort of mounting box? The ceiling is directly below the loft, which has modern pink...

When putting a socket in the lighting ring (e.g. for above cupboard lighting in the kitchen), what type of socket should be used? A normal 13A socket or a round-pin socket? And if a round pin socket, what current is usual - I've seen both 2A and 5A (the draw in this case is going to be low...

Hello, I'm going to ask my electrician to change all my white sockets and isolators to stainless steel, but I don't know what my options are when it comes to the isolators. As I understand it, I can change the cooker hood and washing machine switches for FCUs. What I would like to do is change...

Just been on DIYnot and found it particularly unfriendly so have come to seek some refuge. I'm not an electrician (or any type of trade proffessional) but am embarking on refitting my kitchen. I'm doing all the cabinets and a tiny bit of plumbing myself. Of course the electrics are being done...