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    Making a DIY electric burner and stove

    Hey guys! Very amateurish electrician here. I just finished watching a video of a guy making an electric burner and stove, using just a can, screws and wires: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nIMuurFog0 He plugged the thing to a 12V battery to heat the setup, however, since most...
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    DIY socket ring - is this allowed?

    Hi all I’m new here and need some advice :) We’ve got an old Victorian house with a suspended ground floor. We’ve had a rat problem (Sorted now!) and they’ve chewed through part of the ring main downstairs. I was thinking of replacing the line of cable they’ve chewed through myself (It’s red and...
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    How to test for correct voltage (diy)

    (DIY) Hi, I suspect that I'm not getting the correct 230v in my premises. How likely is it that voltage supply could be less than 230v? What equipment would I need to test it?
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    What electrical DIY work is currently Allowed

    Hi just moved into a new house and need to replace the mains sockets, but would also like to add new ones. Have had difficulty on the internet ( trawling through so many American sites ) getting an answer to this question. Can I 1-replace existing ring mains sockets 2-install new ones to the...
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    Solar Panels DIY Solar Install

    Just wondering if anybody has done a DIY solar install? Not too worried about the export guarantee payments, and part P will be covered by a property rewire. But I’ve read about needing to do building notification for the structural element? Has anybody had any experience doing this? thanks

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