Why Does My RCD Keep Tripping?
Common reasons an RCD keeps tripping, safe checks you can make, and when an electrical fault needs professional investigation.
Read guide →Signs a House May Need Rewiring
Signs that an older home may need its electrical installation inspected or rewired, from damaged sockets to recurring circuit problems.
Read guide →What Does an EICR Check?
A homeowner-friendly explanation of an Electrical Installation Condition Report, what is inspected and what the results mean.
Read guide →When Should a Consumer Unit Be Replaced?
When an older fuse box or consumer unit may need assessment or replacement and why an inspection should come before assumptions.
Read guide →Why Are My Lights Flickering?
Possible causes of flickering lights at home and the warning signs that mean the problem should be investigated by an electrician.
Read guide →Can I Add More Sockets to a Room?
What to consider before adding extra electrical sockets, including circuit condition, loading, positioning and electrical safety.
Read guide →Outdoor Socket Safety: What Homeowners Should Know
A practical guide to outdoor electrical sockets, RCD protection, weather exposure and safe installation around the home.
Read guide →Electrical Checks When Buying a House
Electrical things to look for when viewing a property and why a normal home survey may not tell you the condition of the wiring.
Read guide →Electrical Burning Smell: What Should You Do?
What to do if you notice a burning smell near a socket, switch, appliance or consumer unit and when to seek urgent electrical help.
Read guide →Extension Lead Safety and Overloaded Sockets
How to use extension leads more safely, why daisy-chaining is risky and when adding permanent sockets may be the better answer.
Read guide →About these guides: They provide general homeowner information. Electrical faults can be dangerous and symptoms alone do not identify the cause. Use a competent registered electrician where inspection, testing or installation work is required.