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from my understanding that means i dont need to do anything :)...just replace with the new cable

could i just not wrap the new wires in the appropriate coloured insulation tape? so tape the new blue neutral in black tape?

Hi guys just a simple question. When replacing some floorboards I cut part way through into some old electrical wiring for the ring main. The colours were red, black and yellow/green for 'earth'. I have taken that section of cable out in between the sockets. My question is do I have to use...

whats the correct procedure for this....I am guessing a chocbox is fine but it doesnt look professional and is the easy thing to do....cause i am renting the place out i rather all main wiring be behind the wall hence me connecting the driver via a DP FCU...Even the instructions said 'Plug the...

they said they using planitherm for the inside, the coated one...dont know which one exactly...and they will use a pilkington float glass for the outside pane... i would have thought its just easier to use one of manufacturer but they are obviously getting the pilkington float glass...

that would still leave some of the main lighting ring exposed, rather leave behind a switch of some sort

Hi guys, I want to tile my kitchen but the previous owners had laid down a cork tiling with adhesive and some wooden flooring also with adhesive...i cleared most of the corking with a heat gun but it has left either a think layer of corking or the actual adhesive....what is the best method to...

Hi all, I am getting new Rehau profile upvc windows fitted and the company said that they will put planitherm glass in....on further questioning the company said that they use pilkington float glass and planitherm (saint gobain) glass for the inside part of the unit....they said they did this...

Hi guys, just a quick one..my sparky has fitted some undercabinet kitchen lighting and left the low voltage driver on the cabinet. He used a connector block covered in insulation tape to connect the driver to the lighting ring which is also on the cabinet...Cause its going to be rented out and...

i was going to extend diagonally but this doesnt fall into the safe zone so will just lower it to the correct height. i think i will use this maintenance free junction box http://www.hager.co.uk/menu/products-solutions/ashley/junction-box-range/maintenance-free-junction-box/800-3648.htm...

sorry for my ignorance...but how do you crimp and what is a safe zone? and whats this about being less then 50 mm from the service i am moving the downstairs hall switch about 2 feet.. the wiring is in a studwall partition and so i guess it will be about 25mm from the surface

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hi guys i have a small problem, i want to change the location of a light switch....the problem is there is not enough slack in one of the wires. The switch is a 2 gangway 2 way switch for for the...

hi guys i have a small area to plaster and i have some left over multi finish which was opened about 2 months ago...i mixed a batch today but it keeps going hard after about 10 minute in the bucket....i think i know how to mix as you put pour the multi finish into the water and mix until it...

the fan will be located above the bath tub on the wall...it is above 2.4metres from the floor so i beleive it will be in a zone 2. the isolation switch will be located outside above the door am i allowed to post links from other forums as i have found a really good diagram to show how it...

hi guys i wish to add an isolation switch to bathroom fan and was just wandering how it should be wired up...would i be correct in thinking you have 3 core + earth from the fan to switch and then more 3 core from the switch the the light.? Then for the light switch you would have 2 core to the...

hi guys, i want to change the location of the downstairs hall switch....the problem is there is not enough slack in one of the wires. The switch is a 2 gangway 2 way switch for for the upstairs/downstairs hallway. I think its the 2 way wire which is not long enough...its got a grey, brown...

hi guys....i am thinking of investing in a paint spray machine......i was just wandering what people think about them......i have an account at a dulux decorator centre and they say alot of pro's are switching to them.......i only want to spend about £1200 but am willing to go higher if there is...

hi guys this is my first post so go easy!!!!!!!! i am getting the kitchen rewired and i am doing all the chasing for it.... i was just wandering how does the single sockets without switch( you just plug the fridge in for instance) that are located beneath the worktop for apliances are...