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      Private discussion for registered (and retired) gas installers.

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    1. Alarms, CCTV & Telephones

      Questions, comments and problems about alarms, security alarms, fire alarms, CCTV or telephones, telephone wiring, telephone extensions etc.
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      Latest: Accenta G4 mini LCD alarm problems Flummaxed, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:40 PM
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      Latest: Hardwire oven that has a plug? Mrs Sissons, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:28 PM
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      Latest: digital clock gains time Harry Bloomfield, 27 Jan 2021 at 7:10 PM
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      Latest: hard wired fire alarm in bedroom? ^woody^, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:25 PM
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      Latest: Do Leccy's get fed up of ever-changing regulations? EFLImpudence, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:17 PM
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      Latest: How safe are bayonet (B22) to Edison (E27) adaptors? Astra99, 24 Jan 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    9. Floors, Stairs and Lofts

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    10. Home Automation

      The forum to discuss home automation and associated topics.
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      Latest: Smart Wi-Fi Light Switches that require N bernardgreen, 27 Jan 2021 at 11:01 AM
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    11. In the Garden

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      Latest: Shed tongue/groove leaks? Stivino, 27 Jan 2021 at 9:41 PM
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    12. Plastering and Rendering

      Questions, comments and problems about plastering and rendering.
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      Latest: Is it ok to Polyfilller straight onto brick? Sef1928172, 27 Jan 2021 at 2:39 PM
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      Latest: New radiator valve too far to reach inlet Mottie, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:31 PM
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    14. Roofing and Guttering

      Questions, comments, problems, enquiries regarding roofing and guttering.
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      Latest: Help! Roof leaking on extention, velux window flashing foam IbnIsmail, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:44 PM
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    15. Tiling

      Questions, comments and problems about tiling, floor tiles, wall tiles, preparation for tiling and grouting etc.
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      Latest: Suggestions for protecting a sloping loft area from shower freddiemercurystwin, 28 Jan 2021 at 11:59 AM
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    16. Tools and Materials

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    17. Windows and Doors

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    18. Wood / Woodwork / Carpentry

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      Latest: Unlevel door lining HERTS P&D, 28 Jan 2021 at 12:47 PM
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    19. General DIY

      Only post here if your post does not fit into any other category above.
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      Latest: external corners not square - upstands Burnerman, 28 Jan 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    1. General Cars

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      Latest: What’s is like to drive and own a Bentley? Peter.N., 26 Jan 2021 at 11:47 AM
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      Latest: Google Hangouts, Scams etc, Advice, Stories. bernardgreen, 24 Jan 2021 at 9:50 PM
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