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The installation of wire and/or electrical devices, to allow the transmission of electricity from one point to another.

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Strange wiring of previous owner

These look like Striplight fittings, not fluorescent fittings. Striplights are incandescent and were commonly used as down/uplights in furniture or in the positions you describe. However, your fitting …
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Do I need to have receptacles that I added tested before selling my home?

The buyer's surveyor may make a comment in his survey report that the wiring hasn't been tested for at least 10 years. That might also appear in the legal Seller's Pack. …
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What is this electrical cord for?

That looks like heating tape. You wrap it round water pipes in the garage or somewhere else cold. It provides just enough heat to stop the pipes freezing. I've used this in the past on outside taps …
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How do I correctly identify the purpose of a wire?

Firstly, identify the type of socket. This is a typical UK media socket faceplate as used in new-build houses: The two sockets to the top left are for RF satellite - usually used in pairs. Below t …
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