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    how to retrieve drill bit stuck in the wall

    I was trying to use my **** bosch sds drill to drill through one skin block and one skin brick. I need a hole for a cable feeding the security lights. The issue is the joist was very close to the wall. I thought I'll drill from the outside in. I was told to drill a hole through the joist then a...
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    WORchester 24 I how to wire timer and thermostat

    Hi Am an inexperienced but qualified electrician. I did a rewire on my sisters house. She told me to remove the thermostat so I did. Now the timer doesn't work. I called in our gas man he rewired it but the timer still doesn't work but is at least functional. I want to know the following How...
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    gu10, MR 16 vs intergrated led downlighters

    Hi guys I know there are both led variants for GU10 and MR16 bulbs so I was wondering is there any advantages in using more expensive led down lighters? Are they more energy efficient? Any other advantages if so? Just trying to weigh up pro and cons because they're like 3 times the price...
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    my first time using down lights

    Geez why are down lighters so complicated. I have NEVER installed them before. My first question I have a kitchen How many lights do I need. If there is a trade rule of thumb I would like to know about it. Also AFAIK the transformers feeding the lights don't have loops like ceiling...
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    Steel capping required on new builds?

    Hi Whilst I was at college for my 17th edition amendment 1, I didn't come across a reg that says it's compulsory. I was taught it's just for plasterer so their trowel doesn't snag cables. I was told that on new builds I should use steel capping. The stuff I brought was PVC because it's cheaper...
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    the bodge job I did

    Hi I'm not a fully qualified spark. I went down under the floor boards to have a look. I saw at least 4 cables being ran horizontally from the back of the house across the floor then into the consumer unit . The lad done this because the easiest route from the extension isn't a straight line...
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    repositioning a socket

    Hi I have no electrical knowledge what sooo ever. I have brought a new house. To save on cost we've agreed with our electrician that we'll do all the cable running. He has advised us on where to put cables. In particular this socket point which I think is a little dodgy. JUst want to...
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