Recent content by king2001

hi davelx, Yes the junction boxes would be under the floor so this is obviously not the best solution. Again I'm trying to make everthing look nice and tidy!

Thanks for the quick response thripster and chri5. Basically if I want to do this myself then I would have to use a junction box for each of the two cables that are too short and have all three cables end in the socket as previously done. Obviously I was just trying to make everything nice...

Hello all, This is probably a very simple question for you to answer but my knowledge of wiring is fairly limited and I want to make sure what I'm doing to right. Basically I am moving a light switch and double socket to another wall. Now the switch is no problem as there is plenty of...

I believe my stairs are like this because we have a small sublanding which is set below the main joists. It would be much easier if that wasn't there and the stairs could be attached to a trimmer instead.

Thank you all for your replies! To be honest I think I would consider replacing the whole post rather than just a section as it will be glossed along with the rest of the stairs and it might look a bit rough if I attempt it. I am going to have a look at my next door neighbours setup...

hi noseall and thanks for the reply. There is some slight movement in the newell post but nothing that has concerned me - well not until I saw the cuts in the post! The studwork on the side was used for pinning the tongue and groove panelling but as you point out it will be strengthening...

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Hello all, Just started to overhaul our stairs and upon removing part of the wooden cladding I discovered that the newell post has some deep saw cuts in it and so am a bit concerned as to its safety! As you can see in the last image above there is a wooden frame that runs up the post...

hi flashnazia, any update on your situation? we are experiencing exactly the same problem in our terraced house and really don't know the best way forward :?