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I’m looking for screws to fit some vintage cabinet knobs. Seems I need a ‘*open’ threaded version (left in pic) rather than the ‘*tight’ (right) version (*my terms!). I’ve no idea what the open threaded versions are called when ordering. Imperial, maybe? Any guidance appreciated.

I’m swapping out our old Neff Combi oven/microwave for exactly the same model. One thing that’s puzzling me is a plastic sticker covering what looks like a vent on the top surface. Our old appliance doesn’t have this yet the symbols on the sticker suggests we leave it in position. Anyone know if...

Thanks for replies. That junction box looks the kind of thing I was thinking of as it can be hidden above a shelf. As for wiring, I assume it's just a matter of marrying L/N/E into three of blocks. Wire up from plug then two drops out down to light sockets?

thanks for quick replies. Before I rethink/give up on this, and just in case I've not explained myself clearly, here's a diagram of my initial thought. A picture paints a thousands words etc. No connector/junction box/splitter/daisy chain (ala xmas tree lights) would offer a solution??

I want to run two bulbs, 1m apart to be suspended from hooks above a bed on free-hanging fabric cord. But the twist is I want to run them from the same plug and controlled with an single inline torpedo switch. Not sure how best to achieve this so all guidance welcome.

Thanks all. That adds up as we had doors fitted a few months ago so I now know who's bit it is! Gaz - to answer your Q, it's states #12 on the side.

Left behind at my place by a tradesman many moons back. Can anyone tell me what its use is? Basically a drill bit housed within a retractable cover. Countersink? [ATT]108403[/ATTACH]

Thanks both. Chappers - I've contacted Hepworth and awaiting a reply. Ken - As you'll see the cross-section already has a sound slab in the form of Rockwool but I see what you are saying with the introduction of Quietex. Similar in theory I'd guess to a suggestion I once received to use...

Not sure where best to post this so thought I’d start here… Simply put, in our recently completed extension we can hear noise transmitting between the floors very, very clearly. People chatting, the noise of the curtains being drawn along a metal curtain pole sounds like they’re in the same...

Frustratingly today I've learnt I need to replace a newly laid subfloor due to incredible amount of squeaking. I mean every footstep ':shock:' !!! We think we've identified the cause - an acoustic isolating rubber strip is allowing movement between the boards. We've tried no screws...

It's a sealed system and we've bled all radiators and doesn't appear to be air. Plumber has suggested that next steps might be to cut pipe work where it goes into extension & attach hose pipe to push water through rads and out of other pipe to see if it flows ok and take it for there. It's got...

Separate, brand new pump-Grundfos, Alpha 2L.

Thank you for all these questions and for taking an interest! Yes that's why he put in the extra radiator upstairs to act as a vent. Do you think there could be a restriction somewhere and how can I track it down?

Pipe work is apparently 28mm through house going to 22mm then down to 15mm into rads? As I say, rads have got warm when only rads on in house??! There is a tricky area upstairs where pipes are going up and over a step then round a corner- could this be an issue? Could there be a block?