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Electrical

Learn about electrical systems for homes. All you need to know about smart meters, safety switches, circuit breakers, power points, fittings and more.

Keyless entry locks

As technology progresses, different varieties of keyless locks are becoming increasingly common. Find out more about the different types of keyless locks that are...

Key-in-knob and key-in-lever locks

Door knobs and door levers, especially those designed for external use, often feature a keyed lock and barrel mechanism. Find out more about these...

Deadbolts, deadlocks or deadlatches

Deadbolts - also called deadlocks or deadlatches - are heavy duty locks that can't be rotated without a key. These locks are most commonly...

Dog doors, cat flaps and pet doors

Often it makes sense to attach a small door to your home, not only for your pet's convenience, but also to save you the...

Security screen doors

Security screen doors offer both a way to add an extra layer of security to the front door of your house, and to provide...

Power tracks

Power tracks are strips designed to allow the positioning of power outlets anywhere across a particular wall. These systems cost more, but go a...

Electrical maintenance

Find out how to safely maintain your home's electrical systems, and what to do if there's an electrical emergency in your house. Electrical maintenance is...

Age of wiring

Like all things, over time wiring and the shielding that surrounds it tends to deteriorate. See how this affects the safety and performance of...
Twisted pair cabling

EMI, crosstalk and network interference

EMI (or electromagnetic interference) can cause a variety of problems with electronic equipment or communications systems. Find out how to prevent this in your...

Voltage supply fluctuations

Interestingly, the position of your house relative to the main supply for your street can have an impact on your voltage supply - which...
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