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Tony, why do you recommend two smaller UBs rather than a single larger one? Is it so that they fit in to the gap between the flanges?

Sorry should have been more specific about the other two UBs. These are mainly for aesthetic reasons. When the new kitchen is fitted it will have a bit of a minimalist industrial look to it, the appearance of these two beams will be reflected in the decor and design of the rest of the kitchen...

Good evening, I did train as a bricklayer years ago, and have worked on many sites and built many extensions, however I do not recall building anything like the extension I'm planning. I should point out it has been 20 years since I worked in the building trade, and since then I have retrained...

Hi, all other sockets in the house are working fine, I've taken the faceplate off each of the faulty sockets and there is zero voltage at both of them.

There were two sets of twin and earth going in to each double socket.

I've pretty much ruled out an fused spur (FCU) unless it is hidden under the floorboards? Also I've taken faceplates of both sockets and the cover off the CU but all connections are sound. Tomorrow evening when I have a little time I'm going to empty a store cupboard and see if there is an...

Yes, the extension lead was plugged in to one of the now faulty sockets

Hi, last weekend my OH plugged in a faulty extension lead for the Christmas lights, this instantly tripped the MCB and when checking the lead I found it was shorted L-N by something dislodged inside. Anyway the lead was thrown away and the MCB reset. This put power back to all the...