Recent content by gbbuggydriver

We have an old socket in the spare bedroom which an electrician told us not to use. For some reason he did not remove it (probably for cost reasons 10 years ago). What's the best way of getting rid of it now and making things safe?

Thanks for reply, will do.

Doing some decorating and replacing the old and tatty plastic switches with shiny new plastic ones. All are are on 16mm surface mount plastic back boxes. Have replaced a dimmer with a one way switch - what should I do with the sleeved earth wire that was not attached to the dimmer switch but...

Thanks for your reply Mick It's a bit rubbishy looking but there are also cracks in places and a few chunks coming off. It smells a bit damp inside the house although not obvious where it's coming from. Not sure whether it's best just to seal the cracks up to stop the damp getting in if...

My better half keeps cutting through the flex on the lawn mower. :shock: She says it's too soft and no good. Is there something tougher I could replace it with??? PS I know I should do it myself but I'm allergic to cutting grass (Honest!). PPS Yes I do make sure she uses a circuit breaker!

Hi I've got an old house with solid walls (no cavities) which has been badly rendered with cement and aggregate. Had someone round who said knock it all off and put lime render back on because it helps the building breathe. But this will take longer and cost more. I have'nt heard of...

Thanks for the advice guys.

No sleeve marking that I can see. 3 reds, 3 blacks and the earth.

Have just replaced old living room ceiling light with new. The new light fitting had a choc bloc with terminals marked live, earth, neutral. So I put the earth in the earth, the 3 live in the live and the 3 neutral in the neutral as per the instructions in the packet. Switched the power back...