DIY in a Day Basic Electrics

A one day introductory workshop to help learn the first principles of DIY electrics in the home.

What about those complicated physics formulas? How will you know an Amp when you see one? (Clue-you can’t.)

This short home electrics workshop covers the most common requests that homeowners, landlords and tenants want to know more about in their homes. Explained in simple terminology, and with practice on fiddly -but unplugged in – electrical fittings, learners can leave feeling less wary about this familiar but invisible energy and confident about tackling the essential electrics at home.

Learn how to use inexpensive hand tools to wire a simple lighting circuit safely- where do all those wires go? What do they do? Learn when to use 2 core or 3 core cable and how to fit an inline switch.

See how to test and avoid faulty wiring when performing simple repairs at home. Look under the ‘bonnet’ of your consumer unit (Fuse box) and understand what it’s connected to and how to turn the supply off and on. Understand the basic wiring system in your home.

Practice changing switches to dimmers, look behind socket plates and understand how to change ceiling pendants.

Stay safe in your home by finding out what you can and can’t do yourself without certification. We will also offer tips on ways to reduce your electricity bill.

If coming to our workshop in Central London is not possible, then why not try our on-demand basic electrical course online?

The use of all personal protection, tools and materials are included.

We have a handy link here if you want to purchase any of the  DIY tools we refer to in our workshops.

General Information

You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.

Refreshments

Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.

All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.

Refunds and cancellations

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Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

Terms & Conditions

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