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Fuse box keeps tripping? Seven common causes and when to call an electrician
From a failing kettle to water in an outside light, here are the seven things that most often trip an RCD, and how to narrow it down yourself.
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Domestic19 Jul 2026 · 7 min read
10 warning signs your house may need rewiring
Old consumer units, no RCD protection, cloth or rubber cable, recurring faults and an unsatisfactory EICR. The signs that a Kent home is due a rewire.
Domestic18 Mar 2026 · 4 min read
Six signs your consumer unit needs upgrading
Rewireable fuses, no RCD protection, scorch marks, the warning signs homeowners should not ignore.
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