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I have 25m of 1.5mm rubber cable supplying several 12V led spots from a 12V DC supply. I know (as I measured it) there is a voltage drop of a couple of volts, but I cannot visibly see any dimming of the lights down the garden. I reckon you will be fine. I would suggest you simply plug then in...

The 'screw driver's settings are the numbers. You use these numbers to set how far into the wood/wall you put the screw so you do not bury the screwhead too deeply into the wood. I set it through trail and error so the screw heads are flat to top of wood surface. Not sure about the dash marks...

Have the backup AA batteries been replaced?? Instructions are here https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://media.makita.co.nz/_media/user-manuals/B/BMR100-UG.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjbmMyUquSFAxUGVUEAHYlZDqA4ChAWegQIEBAB&usg=AOvVaw3XbFe2GVEWCp4AsUKFj2VZ

Their lifetime likely be reduced when they do not have a suitable 'heatsink' to dissipate their heat if directly sunk into a wood channel. But they are often used in this manner. And never 100% sure on actual heat dissipation when using a metal channel. So likely okay for the described DIY...

Ps. Orientation of wires (+ and -ve) on this type of capacitor does not matter. You can put either wire on either terminal.

Search for 5uF 450V motor capacitor Not sure why it is labelled as CBB65 as I would be going for a CBB60 For example one of these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=CBB60&_trksid=p2334524.m4084.l1313&_odkw=CBB65 You need to see if your capacitor has spade connectors or wires.it looks...

Pack contents 1 x cordless combi drill, 2 x 2.0Ah lithium ion batteries, 1 x charger, 1 x TSTAK case Got me worried there - but above shows that it does have a charger.

I would currently go for this one, as cheaper than teh one you showed, same batteries, metal drill bit and much shorter so fits better between joists, in cupboards, etc https://www.toolstation.com/dewalt-dcd709d2t-gb-18v-xr-brushless-compact-combi-drill/p60545

Not an electrician, but a diyer. I 'believe' that these are, but has been a while since I last used them. The link goes to several versions as you choose length and led colour. https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/tcl/search?query=led+batton Is there a TLC near you? (TLC normally sell to electricians...

Dubai lamps : extra LEDs that are run at lower power so they last longer:

Can use plaster board adhesive. Or nothing as the stud wood is pushing the PIR against the wall.

To minismise thermal bridging, I would put 100mm PIR on the walls, and then studs to hang the plasterboard, I would put a base plate and top plate on the floor and ceiling and put studs between these. See here for an image: https://www.carpentry-tips-and-tricks.com/Interior-wall-framing.html...

Looking at my tall wood fence posts - whose wood has shrunk in their concrete foundations making them move a little, and being worried about rot at the foundation/air point - would you better using some steel 'I beams' as the uprights? eg, randomly found using google to show price examples...

Put the old washer on the new sensor and see if it fits without leakage?

With regards to insulating a 'house', this might be useful background reading (I have done similar): SFK https://jack-kelly.com/insulating_our_victorian_living_room This shows battons / stud filled with insulation which is what I did. But You can also put single layer of 100mm insulation...