Installation Guides & Electrical Advice

Expert guidance for DIY electrical projects and professional installations. From choosing the right switch to understanding bathroom zone regulations, our guides help you get it right first time.

Switches & Sockets Guides

Complete Guide to Choosing Light Switches & Sockets
Switch types, finishes, IP ratings, dimmer compatibility, and back-box requirements in one walkthrough.

BG Evolve Installation Guide (Coming Soon)
Step-by-step fitting instructions, finish comparisons, and care tips for the full Evolve range.

Safety & Regulations

Understanding IP Ratings for Bathrooms & Outdoors
Visual zone diagrams, minimum IP ratings per zone, and product recommendations.

Fire Safety for Your Home (Coming Soon)
Smoke alarm placement, heat detector zones, and Building Regulations guidance.

Smart Home & Wiring

Smart Home Wiring FAQs
Neutral wire requirements, protocol comparison, and which jobs need a qualified electrician. Full buying guide coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a qualified electrician for all electrical work?
Not for all jobs. Simple like-for-like replacements (e.g. swapping a light switch) can be done by a competent DIYer. However, new circuits, consumer unit work, and anything in bathrooms or outdoors (Part P notifiable work) must be done by a qualified electrician registered with a competent person scheme.
What British Standards apply to domestic electrical installations?
BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition as amended) is the primary standard. BS 1363 covers plugs and sockets. BS EN 60669 covers switches. BS 5839 covers fire detection and alarm systems. Our product pages reference the relevant standards for each item.

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