Recent content by barneyspal

Thanks Ban-all-sheds. I have followed your instructions and I now have a safely installed outside light. Your help was much appreciated. Barneysbal.

I am not at home at present so cannot check wiring on switch, but from what I remember the switch that controls the downstairs hall light does have only 2 wires going to it but I do not have a permanent neutral as there were no black wires in a connector block. Does this make a difference to the...

Thanks for the replies guys. I have since read on another post of the need to have a new mcb signed off, so I will not be going down that road. I do like the idea given by ban-all-sheds of taking a feed from the existing mcb. In reply to your question, the new light I am intending to fit will...

Thanks for your reply but what does the abbreviation "fcu" stand for?

Thanks Roughcaster. Do you know of any good remedies/products for getting rid of said mould?

Hi, I have got a problem with black mould on the ceiling in our smallest bedroom. It appears along the edge of ceiling where it meets with the top of the outside facing wall. I would like to know how to deal with it and what to use and also would like to know what the most likeliest cause is...

Hi, I am in the process of redecorating hall and stairs. The ceilings are sound but in a poor condition for painting over. I am thinking of boarding over, taping joints skimming just the joint and then painting ceilings. I would disguise the edges by putting up coving. What I am most concerned...

Hi, I want to install an outside light and wire into a 3 gang 2 way switch, which would replace the existing 2 gang 2 way switch installed at present. I do not have easy access to a live feed from an existing ceiling rose, so I am intending to fit an extra mcb to the consumer unit and use this...