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Hi, I would like to move the two fused switches to another wall in turn burying the cable. (See photo below) There is one corner separating the two straight walls. There is also a separate single socket. My question to you is, how do I run the cable horitonally if the single socket is...

Hi, I've just redone my kitchen, new worktops, oven/hob/hood and tiling. I finished the grouting today, colour Jasmine, and I was wondering how for finish off the gap between the worktop and bottom tiles. I'm going absolutely use silicone sealant I'm just wondering what colour. Is it...

Hi, I would like to add a new socket about 3 metres away from an existing socket in the bedroom. The existing cable runs between the drywall and brick wall dot and dab; along the floor and then up. Question is, can I fish the new 2.5mm2 t&e along the bottom of the cavity to the new socket...

Hi all, I have a old freestanding electric double over with hob that I was hoping to replace with a single built in oven and hob. The old cooker is connected to a spur below the counter and a 6mm2 T&E tail to the appliance. The spur above is connected to a red cooker switch with...

Hi all, I have a old freestanding electric double over with hob that I was hoping to replace with a single built in oven and hob. The old cooker is connected to a spur below the counter and a 6mm2 T&E tail to the appliance. The spur above is connected to a red cooker switch with...

Hi all, Before I go and start tiling, and before I call a part P certified electrician to sign off my work. I would like to get your opinion please. I have added 3 spurs in the kitchen off existing sockets. 1. I have a 30a cooker circuit with 6mm2 flex onto a cooker switch and socket...

Hi all, Had an electrician come do a certification on our house. Not that I don't trust his judgement but I always like to get a second opinion. He says that we need to earth bond our water mains at the stop cock, however, we do not have a stop cock and the water mains that comes in under...

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Hi all, I had a quote to do two things, a brick wall and some rear steps, the price was agreed but it was a little ambiguous so I've not paid the additional and would like your opinion on how long these two jobs would take and at what cost. Edit: it's worth noting that im not an unfair...

Hi, maybe I know the answer to this already however I would like your opinion. I've dug a soakaway 5 meters from my extension and started filling it with rubble, maybe not the best way to construct one but it is only for a small rear extension. Anyway, my dilema as seen in the photos...

Hi All, Went through a faily biggish renovation, paid the builder in full but then builder failed to finish and failed to pay the electrician in full. Obviously then the leccy wanted us to pay an additional £1500 to complete the works and said that he was the only one that was allowed to...

Hi, Just querying the best way to approach getting quotes/estimates. I've taken the time to write a semi-detailed list of what I need doing in my renovation. I've asked numerous builders to come over and quote me for the work. I've had a couple estimates back sumarising the list I've...

Good moaning! Let me start my listing what I have: Worcester Bosch 30 Cdi Wavin Thermoboard The systems are fairly new about 3 months old, and we've only just got the UFH working downstairs. Upstairs we have rads . The problem is every now and again, intermittently, the blue value on...

Morning! Thanks to my competent builder/tiler/BSer and all round know it all. I've been left with a few dilemma's around the house after a renovation. The tile behind the toilet have been incorrectly cut and I've been left wth a nice uneven gap which stares and glares at me every time I go...