Recent content by 3point14

They start as full sheets but for access, I'm having them cut down to 2 x 1800 x 610 with the off cut at 1220 x 640. I understand what you say about doing it on the floor but it won't be attached to anything, other than the battons. Surely that is dangerous and likely to be inaccurate ?

I get the principle of battons across to support the sheet but you can't secure the huge sheet to horses nor a work mate can you ? If so, what am I missing ?

Circular saw was what I was thinking of but how to support it ? Not really sure how to approach that, largely because of the size (1800 x 600). Also, which blade ?

I need to trim some MDF. Not a big job, but some degree of accuracy needed. The problem, as I see it, is the length and supporting it as it is cut and the blade necessary. I've a few thoughts but could do with suggestions. MDF pieces are 18m thick and 1800 x 600 and 1200 x 600.

I have a Part P guy coming to do the electrical work but I would be repositioning the heater. No sweat as done that loads of times before. I just have the wiring there from another device and it seems logical to use it as it was for a higher rated device. Switches are on Economy 7 which has...

I've got a bathroom with no radiators and a spare 1kw storage heater doing nothing. I've also got recently (2010) rewired wiring for a 2kw immersion heater with its own fused on/off switch in the bathroom airing cupboard. This is wired to a new consumer unit on Economy 7. Firstly, is it...

Why so aggressive ? To my mind, it smacks of the middle ages when you just couldn't have a dissenting opinion to the perceived wisdom that the earth was flat. I think the original question asked for suggestions on a decent brand at a fair price. How we got from there to here I do not know.

Where do you get the combi boiler from ? I certainly don't have one. Instantaneous water heater with inbuilt flow rate / temperature control. I take the point about locks at 38c or whatever but in reality, unless you super glued them a kid over 12 months old could press the button and turn...

So you cannot put in a spur or add a new switch to your own house these days without getting a sparky in ? If so, it is laughable. Happy to have them do it really, just need a decent rate for what is a simple job.

I don't get your logic I'm afraid. There is a 22mm supply to the existing immersion tank. I simply propose turning that heater off, letting water flow through it at mains pressure and tap into it at the top, which is nearer where I want to join the new heater. Then simply put on a 22mm to...

In an ideal situation I'd invest more money and effort and do a complete overhaul but the property is rented and we'll not be there that long, though long enough to benefit from these modifications. I am not removing the current immersion tank (decades old) and I can either tap into the 22mm...

I reckon I was about 6 or 7 when I knew that such antics were wrong. Decades later, I have still never had the kitchen fitters in.

Nearly ready to start putting up the stud walling in the cellar and I want to make sure I time the electrician's work as accurately as possible. Consumer unit is in the cellar so what I envisage is a couple of circuits, one for lighting and the other for sockets. I also want to hook up...

Can't use that I'm afraid due to 180mm centres against this at 140/160mm. We're not talking babies using this but children. Over 30 plus years I have not found mixers difficult at all. Better designed ones, presumably with higher grade materials and attention to detail even easier. Water...