Recent content by jaaaaamie

The 13a socket is going on the MDF frame too, with the switch. Yea I figured I would have to use a 3a fuse, unless I can order a 1a online. And the 2.5mm will go from the plug to the double socket, and from the double socket to the fused switch for the lights. Then the 0.75mm from the switch to...

Thanks for the reply. I have since spoken to an electrician and its actually much simpler than I thought. The confusion came in having to think about a much higher amp socket in my otherwise really low circuit. Plug to double socket, socket to fused switch, then to bulbs. 13a fuse in the plug...

Hello! I'm in the middle of a project and need a bit of reassurance as I have changed the plan and now I'm not quite sure how to wire it. :) I've built a hollywood style vanity unit thingy, with 12 x 3w LED bulbs around a mirror, but I now want to add a 13a double socket to it. Wiring just the...

I am thinking about putting a doorway though a internal brick wall in the basement of my house. The wall is double skin masonry brick (ever 5 rows or so there is a row the other way tying each "skin" together, and a very small cavity between skins (less than 10mm). The wall is supporting...

Double layer of 12.5mm plasterboard, and some guitars, amps any myself. It probably wont be 1000kg, but would rather be safe than sorry. I'm pretty sure its not going to collapse or anything, because of the block wall, but I don't want to make any cracks in the ceilings below. Thanks again

Thanks for your help. If there was no wall underneath the span, I wouldn't even be considering it! However, I think the solution lies not with the roof trusses, but with the block wall that may or may not be taking weight from it. The 9m2 (2.5m x 3.6m) area will be resting almost centrally...

Ok i've been up! Top and Bottom Truss's are 35mm x 80mm (Some of the "W" shaped truss's are 35mm x 70mm) 600mm centers 8 trusses in total Total span of truss's is 7.5m approximately. There wall I mentioned before that the truss's cross is a block wall, and its 100mm thick. Its...

Am I correct in that if the whole structure and contents came to 1000kg, and it was 9m2 would It need to support 111kg/m2? I will be going up there later (before I have a shower) and will take some more accurate measurements and some photos. Will have to move a larger section of the...

Thanks for the reply's. I don't, I have absolutely nowhere else to play. I suppose the first step in working out what measures would need to be taken, would to work out the total weight of the proposed room, and contents. I suppose I will also go up there later and remove a larger...

Hi everyone! I'm sick of the hassle from the girlfriend about playing guitar, and had an idea about making a room in the loft space to play in. The house is a small (8m x 4m approx.), relatively newly built (and cheap) and semi-detached. Money is an issue, and even if I did have enough...

Hey, this is my first post here but have used forums before as they are ususally a good means of accurate information and advice. I am in the process of buying into the business I work for, and relocating to a new premises. The proposed premises is over 2 floors, the downstairs will be a...