Electrical basics
Live, Neutral & Earth Wires Explained (UK Colours)
Which wire is live, neutral and earth, what each one does, where you meet them in plugs, switches and ceiling roses, and how UK colours changed in 2004.
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Electrical basics
Electrical basics guides for homes and businesses in Brechin and Angus, written by James Leslie of Brechin Sparks.
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UK Electrical Cable Sizes (Chart & Guide)
What size cable for lights, sockets, a cooker, an electric shower or an EV charger: a UK chart of typical sizes, a finder, and why length and insulation matter.
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