"hi guys. complete amateur here"
Can I compliment all those who have contributed to this very interesting thread. A "complete amateur" posts a detailed query onto a DIY forum, and his query generates extremely helpful and sound advice. That's how it should be, for the many people, like me, who look to this source for impartial, knowledgeable, and unbiased help. Well done. Oh that every query, on this forum, was treated in such a courteous and helpful way, without the nastiness and arrogance which, unfortunately, seems to appear too often.
Can I compliment all those who have contributed to this very interesting thread. A "complete amateur" posts a detailed query onto a DIY forum, and his query generates extremely helpful and sound advice. That's how it should be, for the many people, like me, who look to this source for impartial, knowledgeable, and unbiased help. Well done. Oh that every query, on this forum, was treated in such a courteous and helpful way, without the nastiness and arrogance which, unfortunately, seems to appear too often.