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Hi guys, what do you call the black trim/boards on my 60s town house? I am going to get them replaced in UPVC. Is that possible? Anyone got any links to the stuff so I can research? It seems to be a ply or something and its very weathered and cracking. Thanks for any info.

Hi all, our estate is having the plywood panels replaced as they are weathered as part of external redecoration. I asked for mine to just be painted as I felt they weren't that bad and I want to investigate upvc. Do mine look that bad? Been quoted £500 to replace. I really prefer upvc, can I...

Hi guys, I decided to fit a dimmer in place of a switch plate, here is the setup: Bedroom has 12 spots, split into 6 onto each switch, so a double switch. There are two three core cables, Red, Black with Red sleeve and Earth. I removed the red/black from the COM and the red from L1 on both...

Got asked to look at a slow internet connection, found a join in an out building. https://photos.app.goo.gl/gLDb9GQScxrIsy1s1 I guess this is reason why the PC would only run at 10Mbps! Got an IDC CAT6 box to punch down and re join the cables.

Hi all. I had to clear all the foliage and earth from our end wall before the cavity work could be done. The soil and greenery was above the DPC in some places. Anyway, I have cleared it and swept it, noticed the brickwork is frost damaged, should I get it sorted in due course? How bad does it...

Hi, finall getting rid of the pricey complex metering. EDF are coming out soon to remove my 24hrs meter and fit an E7. Then sometime after that, remove my second deemed off peak meter that switches on for up to 10 hours a day. Of course I need some sort of timer for when I loose this meter. Each...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XdcNMpMf5Vriot5J2 Above are some images of the garage leccy setup. The garage has a door lifter, plus emergancy light. The high level and low level sockets are each on their own MCB. What I don't understand is, why is there a "rocker/non latching" switch above the...

Hi guys, I have these in my home: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VKxZphMeo4wPoGvN2 Can you suggest something to replace it with? Ideally a digi stat perhaps? Anyone got a model number? Thanks all, James

Hi all, in my 60s property, the bathrooms have key operated 2 lever mortise locks. I want to remove them and replace with WC latch mortises. However, I can't get the old mortise out! I removed two screws, but it appears there are two flush nails also securing the lock. Any ideas? James

Hi, I am using the Estate Eggshell in Pavilion Gray. You can see from the pics, after I touched up a few areas, its gone very glossy. Any ideas? I used the rest of the tin to paint another section of stair case and its seems much more glossy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/s1YnH5G0OW9KZ0d83...

Hi all, this is what's in the property I am purchasing. There is no gas, so its got leccy underfloor heating. I am going to keep it, but want to add plug in water filled leccy rads at some point. I want to get rid of the E7 meter soon, also there is no isolation for the underfloor. I also...

Hi all, I'm a network tech and my Dad is a retired electrical fitter so a bit out of date. I have a sparky I can ask but wanted some comments first. Ok, my (new to me) 70s build flat had a periodic inspection as part of my purchase. It needed a new fuse board and RCD as it had a power shower...

Good evening, I have recently purchased a flat, built 1974 with Ekco thermostats for the underflooring heating in the hall, living room and bedroom. They feature an on/off switch and dial. My sparky tells me the main controller/module in the intake cupboard has blown so the system does’nt...