Recent content by BAV1975

JohnD There are 7 in total MCB's. The downstairs sockets barring the kitchen are on there own ring. All the switches look fine...but if there was a fault in the wiring...wouldn't the MCB flip?

I had the electrics installed about 3 years ago. Whole house was done. Last night everything was working fine. This morning, there is no power to any sockets in the dining room or the lounge area. All other sockets are fine. The trip has not gone off...so just wondered what this could be...i am...

I am wondering whether or not its a good idea to install the downlights first on my ceilings and then plaster....(the ceiling have that crappy chipboard paper on them...which is near impossible to remove)..so i was thinking of just plastering over it...any ideas...which should be done...i guess...

Hello I wonder if someone could point me in the right direction. I need to remove tiles from my kitchen which is part of an extension. the floor underneath in concrete. I have tried the old hammer and bolster\chisel trick but ended up with a bad back!!..and only managed to removed 3 tiles...

Hi I have a quick question regarding the installation of downlights in my kitchen which forms part of an extension which has a flat roof. there is no way to reach the wiring from above without ripping out the roof...and from below..well not sure how i would tackle i to be honest...

Hi I am thinking about replacing all my windows. I am debating whether to go for Aluminum or UPVC. I like the thinner profile of 'Al' as opposed to the chunkiness of UPVC. I need the frma in black also to match the character of the house. Obviously there is a price difference...but i...

Guys i am new to this forum..so please be gentle!!..i have a very serious question to ask...and it will be followed up with a pic shortly. My friend's dad recently had a condensing boiler installed by a company called Cable Network Construction. Anyway it was to replace a back boiler...