So, why do sockets stop working?

Sockets can stop working for a number of reasons, including:

• Overloaded sockets- plugging too many things into one extension cord can overload the socket. This could make your socket stop working completely, but often it …

What Is An RCD?

Residual current device (RCD) is a safety device designed to switch off the power if there is a fault, acting as a trip switch. RCDs go beyond the safety levels offered by regular fuses and circuit breakers. An RCD is usually located in t…

What are the requirements of BS 7671:2018 today, for consumer units in dwellings?
Over the years the requirements have changed drastically, in the 1960s it was acceptable to install a consumer unit with a wooden back box, fuses were typically, the rewirea…