Topic: 💡 Electrics
Electrics: how-to guides
Light fittings, sockets, switches and small electrical jobs (with clear stops where a qualified electrician takes over).
14 guides in this topic
Practical, honest write-ups for jobs a Kent homeowner might tackle themselves: with clear stops where a specialist takes over.
How to change a light switch
Practical UK guide to changing a light switch safely, including isolation checks, wiring notes, and when to stop and call a qualified electrician.
Read the guideHow to fit a bathroom extractor fan
A practical UK guide to fitting a bathroom extractor fan, covering fan choice, bathroom zones, safe isolation, ducting, and wiring for a properly ventilated bathroom.
Read the guideHow to fit a ceiling light
A practical UK guide to fitting a new ceiling light in place of an old rose fitting, including safe isolation, wire identification, and testing the circuit.
Read the guideHow to fit a dimmer switch
A practical UK guide to safely swapping a standard light switch for a dimmer switch, including isolation, wiring checks, and choosing a compatible dimmer.
Read the guideHow to fit an outdoor security light
A practical UK guide to fitting an outdoor PIR security light: covering cable routing, fixing to the wall, connecting wiring, and setting the sensor correctly.
Read the guideHow to fit an outdoor socket
A practical UK guide to fitting an outdoor socket, including Part P regulations, cable routing, weatherproof back boxes, and safe circuit testing.
Read the guideHow to fit deck lighting
A practical UK guide to fitting low-voltage LED deck lights: planning cable runs, drilling the decking, and wiring up a transformer safely in your garden.
Read the guideHow to fit LED downlights
A practical UK guide to fitting recessed LED downlights: covering safe isolation, layout planning, cutting plasterboard holes, wiring, and testing the circuit.
Read the guideHow to install electric underfloor heating
A practical UK guide to installing electric underfloor heating: planning the mat layout, laying the sensor and cable, tiling over it, and setting up the thermostat.
Read the guideHow to install a Ring wired video doorbell
A practical UK guide to installing a Ring wired video doorbell: checking your existing wiring, connecting the doorbell, setting up the app, and adjusting motion zones.
Read the guideHow to install wireless Eufy CCTV camera
How to install a wireless Eufy CCTV camera at home, including placement, mounting, app setup, Wi-Fi checks, and practical security tips.
Read the guideHow to replace a plug socket
A practical UK guide to safely replacing a 3-pin plug socket faceplate, with step-by-step advice on isolation, wiring, and testing.
Read the guideHow to upgrade a plug socket
A safe, step-by-step UK guide to upgrading a plug socket faceplate: from isolating the circuit to connecting the wires and testing the new socket.
Read the guideHow to wire a 3-pin UK plug
A practical UK guide to wiring a 3-pin plug correctly: including wire colours, the right fuse rating, and what to do if the cable looks damaged.
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