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Hi all, Hoping to gain some advice please. I have a Glow Worm Energy 30c Combi boiler installed in 2020. I've bought a Tado system - I went for the UK V3+ version as I didn't think my boiler supported OpenTherm. However, from reading around it appears it is a modulating boiler, but uses its...

Hi all, Im looking to install 4 PoE CCTV cameras outside. Running the ethernet cable to the loft is more work as I don't have an easy way of then running cable to the router downstairs in the lounge. Instead, thought to run each PoE cable from each camera externally and all 4 then enter...

Hi all, Looking to move bedside light switches a foot either side to accommodate a bigger bed in the bedroom and wondering if anyone had any ideas about using a wireless/quinetic switch to do this to avoid actually moving the switch? One side is a simple 1 gang switch for the bedside light...

Hi all. A BBQ site states they have a 32 amp socket available. There are CCE to standard domestic 3 pin plug outlet adapters available for 16 amp to 13 amp conversions - will these work for 32 amps as I can’t find any that specify 32 amp. Looking to use a domestic kettle to boil some water for a...

Im installing some Hardi Plank cement fibre board on my garden brick shed, but unfortunately some of the planks have brown water stains from it getting wet in some of the showers. So Im considering just painting it all a similar colour. Websites recommend 100% acrylic paint for this but...

Hi all, Wanted to know what people think would be the best type of shelving to use in my situation. I'm using twin slot shelving brackets (600mm centres) in my outbuilding with the wall make-up being block, PIR, 25mm batten, 12mm ply. The 400-500mm shelving will be to house all sorts - paint...

Hi folks, Have an electrician coming round soon to do the second fix of my outbuilding but need to put up the plywood walls and hence do the socket cutouts etc before he comes. One of the cables running from the small CU feeds an extractor fan, which I want to control through a humidity sensor...

Does anyone have any ideas about unblocking a conduit thats blocked with some concrete? I have a 150cm twin-walled PVC conduit under porcelain slabs with a SWA cable running through it that has been clogged up with concrete near one end when the patio was being laid. I could do with passing...

Hi all, Have put this here rather than electrics as also looking for general advice on ventilation and reducing condensation, etc. Currently converting a block outbuilding into a utility room to house washer/tumble dryer/chest freezer/garden sink with only cold tap. The shed in its current...