Thanks - I do check for volts before doing ANY amateur electrical work
A related aside.....our electrician does appear quite keen to NOT do any changes, because he would then have to ensure the entire cottage is up to current specs....
.....although he is quite happy for me to change things where needed.
Simple example - he is not keen on sockets with USB built in - they are permanently on, will clearly add a little resistance, and (in his view!) are often cheap items subject to failing. We have three dotted about the cottage - handy for guests to plug into - but he suggested that whilst he might have them at home, he would always discourage them in a holiday cottage. I will probably change them out (anyone strongly disagree with him?).
I wonder how many people perhaps use 2 sparkys - one for the certification, one to actually do work
I type the smiling emoji, but I am semi-serious......
A related aside.....our electrician does appear quite keen to NOT do any changes, because he would then have to ensure the entire cottage is up to current specs....
.....although he is quite happy for me to change things where needed.
Simple example - he is not keen on sockets with USB built in - they are permanently on, will clearly add a little resistance, and (in his view!) are often cheap items subject to failing. We have three dotted about the cottage - handy for guests to plug into - but he suggested that whilst he might have them at home, he would always discourage them in a holiday cottage. I will probably change them out (anyone strongly disagree with him?).
I wonder how many people perhaps use 2 sparkys - one for the certification, one to actually do work
I type the smiling emoji, but I am semi-serious......