Recent content by agulesin

Hoping that it'll improve insulation and make the still easier to reinstall... Maybe I should revise the question to "what would be the best way to deal with this situation?" and hope that someone is kind enough to give a helpful and comprehensive reply!

Hello Folks, I've searched the Forums for "window installed without cavity closer" and read some of the results - unf. they don't address my problem. Our kitchen UPVC window has a loose UPVC windowsill with mould smell coming from below. Took it off to reveal the sight in the photos - I have...

New owner of 1960s semi here. I've been through a lot of the Asbestos posts on the forum but can't find an answer, hence asking. The metal flue in the photos runs from the kitchen ceiling through the back of the airing cupoard then roof. I'd like to remove it to make space, but i'm wondering...

Hello, I've been through a few of the "Search results for query: can stud wall be load bearing" but still think that I need to ask the following question: We're thinking to remove the side stud wall(s) of the 'larder' in the corner of our 1960's semi kitchen. There is an airing cupboard on the...

Although there's not been movement on this thread since 2020, I thought I'd add my experience in case it helps others in a similar situation: Bought a brand-new Tefal Optigrill, plugged it in for the first time to burn off the 'dust', warmed up perfectly. Next day tried to cook something...

Here we go: Main reason for not wanting to buy another chuck is what to do with this one - been for sale on eBay for months no-one interested... The SDS Adaptor portion seems thick enough to cut a thread into but might be hardened. Needs lathe as dies (available) would give wonky result...

Thanks but I've already got a chuck - purchased for an SDS drill i was goinh to buy - not knowing that it alreadey had its own 'normal' chuck included! Those chucks would still need a male-male adaptor to be useful. This is what I need but asked the seller who said the image was incorrect!

Hello, I'm trying to convert my ancient Black & Decker mains drill to use a keyless chuck. I've removed the chuck and it has what I assume is 3/8 inch 24tpi thread (male) leaving a female thread in the drill body. The keyless chuck I have needs a 13mm male thread. Does anyone know where I...

Tried two of the frontrunners - they say there's nothing they can do - you have to have it! I've been on Plusnet for years and always told them I don't need a router when I renew/moved on previous occasions. Ditto! That's a good point, and probably the reason for it all. I wonder how much...

I'm moving home soon, decided to check cheaper deals for the ubiquitous internet that we can't live without. This and That Co offer cheap deals, but insist on sending me a NEW router. I've already got 3 or so kicking around and I'm quite happy to do the setup myself. Also they charge £9.95...

Sorry - my laziness: "Without cutting the conductor..." I know the insulation is 'pushed aside' to make the connection but the continuity of the main cable isn't interrupted; therefore current can flow happily past the connector without having to make a detour into another wire squashed into a...

The Scotch Lock connectors allow the main wire to pass without cutting or stripping the insulation. Secondary wire would only carry a few mA to power the LED lamp. Sample connector: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gIEAAOSwgxxZlJ73/s-l300.jpg But I think armoured cable is the way to go. Thanks!

Hello all, I know this is going to earn me some flames but better to ask than be embarrassed at a later date! The Plan: I want to run a cable up the garden to power some (4-off) 240v LED outside lights to light up the garden path (25 meters long). At the far end I intend to install an outdoor...

Apology accepted!!!:D I was going to say it might be something your end - all OK this end. Here's the link as plain text in case anyone else has a similar 'affliction': https://sparkenergy.co.uk/tips - notwithstanding an advert for Spark Energy but I'm not gaining anything from the deal!

Edit edit edit - Sounds like one of Chas & Dave's songs....