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hi, I wouldn't mind attempting to fit a outside socket however I am still a bit un-sure of few things... I know that I need to add the new socket to a existing socket... ok fair enough..so after reading through the guide, it states: That's a kick in the balls for me, I got 5 wires... x2...

hi, i'm trying to fit ceiling lights: I basically copied the old wiring, but after I wired them only one of them worked! This has mind boggled me, cause I done my whole house myself & still working fine to this day, but when I attempted my sisters house it didn't go so well and now none...

Hi, I need to fit a small sink in my bedroom (cold supply only), just would like to know if I can attempt trying to fit it myself? the way I thought was, run a copper pipe from the big tank in the attic, run it down the wall straight into the tap in my room... or have I missed something...

Hi, i got a 60W osc fan and i was wondering if I can use this to control the speed... I heard you can't control AC motors because they require the correct voltage and a fixed amount of ampage. So my questions is: Does this part have a variable frequency...

i have a extension lead with an 8 gang plug plugged into 1 main socket. wondering how many applicances/watts/amps can i run safely? i fiquired i cant go over 13A, i have also one of those plug-in meter that tells you stuff... I use around 7a i think. i think i use about 3.5kW, its...

hello there, I wish to build a brick shed at the side of my house, roughly 12ftX7FTX7FT, building the walls/door/floor/ shouldnt be a problem. however I am a bit worried about choosing which sort of roof to build. I'm no builder so I seek advice on the advantages and disadvantages of the...

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hi there, merry xmas :) hoping someone can provide me with some advice... I live in a semi-detached house & the walls between me & my neighbour are really really thin... I'm no builder, but I call it cheap ! You can just about hear anything through these walls, like footsteps, the...

howdy, well first off i want to say sorry for not listening before (u know..fluro's). Anyways I have built a contactor... I just need confirmation that everything is right before I test it - Please dont shout at me, im still learning here. :lol: Would appreciate any...

hi, i've wired up a fluorescent just to see if it works. When i switched it on, my house cutout, and i had to flip the switch on the main box to get the electricity working upstairs... Does this diagtram look right to you? ... what have i done wrong? appreciated any advice :)...

hello there, can someone please help me out with these fluorescent light. ok i have a 100W-125W Tridonic Choke/Ballast Can I use this to power x5 20W tubes? I've also got a 7.2 Capacitor and 2FT 20W philip tubes. I dont know how to wire these up, i have a basic idea, but im not...

Hi there, i was looking to put a intake vent in my attic, i have just a wall that leads to outside which would be perfect for air intake. I wasnt sure if i could just drill away a hole and fit a vent, is it safe to drill through a wall? The only other option is that i have a sill above my...