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 the Building Regulations for electrical work, 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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