If you need to wire a plug, it is a fairly simple process. It won’t take long to complete the task and it will be rewarding to have done it yourself. However, you may want to consult with someone else if it isn’t something that you’ve done before. Anything electrical can be tricky if you’ve not got experience and you should never take any risks. Start by removing the cover of the plug. Loosen the screws to enable you to…
If you need to get some electrical work carried out, you’ll need to find somebody who is qualified to take on the task. It is never advisable to do any electrical work yourself unless you have the right skills and qualifications, but finding someone you trust to do the job properly might seem like a significant undertaking. The best thing to do initially is to ask around. Even if you know somebody who doesn’t have time to complete the work…
If you’ve not checked your home already, one of the first things that you should do when you get inside it is to check your fusebox for an RCD adapter. These devices, or Residual Current Device, are an essential part of household electrical safety. They can help to prevent the risks of electrical shock to yourself and others, and can be incredibly effective electrical fire prevention devices too. RCD adapters work by detecting faults in an electrical current and, when…
Electrical engineers and electricians can often get confused by people who don’t really understand what they entail. Many people even think that they refer to the same profession, but the reality is that they are each distinct professions with their own qualification requirements, responsibilities and job opportunities. Electrical engineers create and design electrical systems and components. Chances are that you won’t really have any interaction with an electrical engineer, unless you work in an industry that requires them or you…
If you are looking for control panels for your applications, you need to ensure that you only buy from recognized manufacturers in the United Kingdom. There are many manufacturers in the market, but you should note that they do not offer the same quality control panels to their customers. This is why it is vital that you go out there and take your time to look for the manufacturer who provides the best control panel. Sometimes, it can be hard…
If you have to purchase a lot of batteries, it is worth knowing what it is that sets one brand and one type apart from others. All batteries work in pretty much the same way, as they don’t store electricity, they store energy. They do this in the form of chemicals, which upon being introduced to a circuit start a chemical reaction, which is what produces the electricity. So, as all batteries essentially work in the same way, what sets…
This question is something which is asked a lot by a lot of different people, even those who work with tools all the time, and there doesn’t seem to be a very satisfactory answer. Some people say that there is no difference; that the different names developed as a result of Americans calling it something different from the British, while others claim that the name difference is to differentiate between an adjustable spanner (meaning a wrench) and a set spanner…
A lot of people probably make the assumption that adjustable spanners are better every time, but this isn’t always the case. They each have their pros and cons, and seasoned tool-users usually end up with opinions of their own of when each should be used. Adjustable Spanner Merits Adjustable spanners can be great tools, particularly for people who aren’t really used to using spanners in general. As they can be quickly adjusted to just about any size, it means that…
Having a broken or damaged electrical socket isn’t just an inconvenience, it can also be quite dangerous. It can be a fire hazard, and using them can result in electrical shocks. Fixing them can also be dangerous though, so you should only do so if you’re knowledgeable about what you are doing. The first thing that you should do is to turn of the fuse to the area. This isn’t strictly necessary, but it is an added level of safety…