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    UK Hardwiring an induction hob

    I already have a 3kw double oven hardwired with 6mm twin and earth, direct to the consumer unit. Can I also add a 2.7kw hob to the same circuit? Alternatively, can the hob be hardwired to the kitchen circuit?
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    Another post from the American Forum that you Might Enjoy.

    Note that this is in no way an electrician's forum: Read on for the advice he got: h ttps://boards.straightdope.c om/sdmb/showthread.php?t=860809
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    American Electrical Problem

    I thought that some of you would find this amusing: Switch box shocks badly. - Straight Dope Message Board - https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=856313
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    An Example for us All

    This popped up on my FB page today and I thought it worth posting here, in the hope that the electrician involved may be a member and as an example of how to create that elusive attribute called good will:
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    Electrician Jobs Replacing a sensor on an outside light.

    I have two outside lights controlled by a single sensor which has failed. The sensor is about 2½ metres up the wall and was only installed last year.
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    Is Earthing Really Necessary?

    An electrician who refused to use green and yellow earthing wire because it reminded him of Norwich City has been fined. John Sarjeant, from Hollesley, appeared at Ipswich magistrates charged with breaching health and safety regulations by failing to make appliances safe. The life-long Ipswich...
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    Ovo won't Fit a Smart Meter.

    My daughter wanted a smart meter but when the fitter came he said he couldn't fit it because "the meter is on the same board as the CU". I don't have a picture and she lives 120 miles away, but I do know that it is all in her understairs cupboard. Is this something to be concerned about?
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    Electric Shower Question

    This may be plumbing or electric but I thought you guys would know: A friend is thinking about getting one of those shower heads which have a button that shuts the water supply off. Will it cause any damage to my electric shower unit, with back pressure, if he did that?
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    Wiring in a Cooker (Don't Groan)

    I am NOT an electrician, and have no intention of doing this myself. Some months ago, while the floorboards were up for some plumbing, I ran a cable (connected to nothing) from near the main board in the garage, through holes in the joists under the floorboards to the point directly above where...

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