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Yes and the annoying thing is I already knew it was there. I was concentrating on the fact that it was the exact spot I needed to centre my blind rather than thinking if it was the appropriate spot from an electric point of view, also I was looking up not down.

Thank you for this in depth answer. The cable is tight to the wall behind it and covered over completely with plaster so the blank plate might be the way to go. How large does it have to be and can I paint it to match the existing wall?

I have thought about this and it would be the easiest solution and there is a loft. However the previous owners have left it in a bad way and its not on this years to do list. The socket is only one of three in a lounge diner so I am loathe to lose it altogether.

Yes it is directly above the socket except that the socket is 6 inches from the floor and the damage is 6 inches from the ceiling. But I reckon you could draw a pretty straight vertical line between the two

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Hi, The other day I was drilling a hole in the wall about six inches below the ceiling coving. I made two holes so that I could fit a blind. A sudden flash and a small bang followed by the electric going off, alerted me to the fact that I had drilled into the wiring dedicated to a single...

Thanks gazman just to clarify width - 1m height - 7ft roof - felt and wood porch door - basic upvc lower half and glass upper 90 cm wide base concrete with insulation - 6 inches high access - quiet wide road no restrictions park in front of house 15 mins from company offices

Hi Any advice or appropriate opinion would be appreciated.. I have asked a local double glazing company to provide me with a 3 meter long porch with door one end and side and rear panels composed of half glass - non opening - :roll: and half pvc - 3 panels in all. The other side to be the...

Hi, I changed my tiles at my old place. First painted them with gloss which looked great for a while but then gradually began to peel. I then went for a chocolate colour and used masonry paint. I also painted the mortar in between the tiles. Originally in a sandstone to match the pointing...

Thanks for that. I am going to get an electrician in to rewire the kitchen - it currently has 16 separate lights and I'm not living in a palace. I'll get them to put something in for the alarm at the same time.