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    safe plastering around socket

    is that socket 30A light switch 5A light fitting 5A or socket 30A light switch 30A light fitting 5A
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    safe plastering around socket

    thank you all so much for your help. I think i will be using the chocbox and will follow all the safety giudelines you have highlighted. Thank you again. I have been looking at the chocbox. for the connectors/termialblock what type/amp will i need for plugs/switches/lights?
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    safe plastering around socket

    Hi, I hope I have this in the correct forum. I intend to plaster/skim the walls in my house that require it, but some of these have sockets. What options are available to me to make this process safe? turn off electrics, remove socket, do something to the wires to make safe and away from...
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    Exposed DPM in concrete floor

    Jerry, thanks for your reply. The depth of the work id about 1.5" (would that change the advice to cement?). I think the DPM sheet may be a little beyond be; would it be essentially creating come sort of DPM bucket that the new mortar would lie in? As for the liquid DPM option, should I put...
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    Wall & under the stairs storage

    Hi I am planning to install some drawers under the stairs and in order to do this will need to knock down / open up some of the wall under the stairs. I do not believe this wall is a supporting wall but would appreciate any advice that you could give as to possible risks (if any). The planned...
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    Exposed DPM in concrete floor

    Hi I plan to put new wooden flooring down in the near future but have a problem with my concrete floor. The photo is of the concrete floor by my front door, as you can see the previous owners have knocked out some of the floor and exposed the DPM and brick wall...
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