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The cistern wasnt overflowing into the pan. I confirmed this by turning the water to the cistern off and the macerator continued to pump every 15 mins or so. Having thought about an occupancy sensor to turn the macerator on and off, I decided this would of been a really bad move. If the...

I have recently installed a downstairs toilet in the space under the stairs. Due to the position of the toilet and the stink pipe (the waste pipe for the upstairs toilet), i decided the go for a macerator. On the advice of my local plumbers merchant, I installed a Saniplast2. I explained the...

Just a quick update on what has been happening in my new career as a domestic installer and the C&G 2391 exam. Well i researched into testers and I bought a Kewtech KT64 and have been very happy with it. I registered with Elecsa in november and have been working as a domestic installer...

I only mentioned the electricians i can call to show that i have some back up, i expect to use these people very rarely. You maybe sick and tired of 'untrained' people entering your industry, but thats not my problem. I feel i know enough to make a good job of home electrics and thats what i...

Prenticeboyofderry, I am fully aware of what is involved in the 2391 theory and practical exams. This is what we have been studying for. It is certaintly a tough exam. As you say i dont need it to be a domestic installer but i want to get it anyway. I have 2 electricians who will give me...

Finally a useful post that answers my questions. Thanks very much prenticeboyofderry I am going to go with elecsa. I spoke to them earlier and they seem very helpful and explained a lot of what is required to register. I dont think it will be a problem As for the tester i shall look into...

I feel perfectly comfortable in doing domestic wiring. On the course i attended they went through all the theory and practicals. The only reason i havent done the 2391 is because the exam isnt until october, C&G dont do them earlier Interesing questions of which none really poses a problem to...

Another useful post from BAS, but then again at least i didnt get abuse!!!! As for experience, I have done lots of DIY electrics over last 20 years including recently wiring my extension (but not testing it). I have also worked for an electrician recently who explained and helped me with...

I have recently passed my 2392 theory and practical and am in the process of revising to take my 2391 I am going to set myself up as a domestic installer and even have a builder who wants me to do his electrics What is the best self cert scheme, which ones do you all use and why Also i...

Find out who your building inspector is and phone him up and have a chat. I found my building inspector to be very helpful. He will tell you what needs to be done and at what stage he needs to see things. If you are unsure of anything it is better to comfirm things with building control than to...

Thanks for all your help, ilike the bracket in foxholes link, and have also found a basic but much cheaper bracket from IKEA. Just got to decide which one

I am lost as to what you mean big-all. What do you mean build it as a box? Any chance of a diagram or an example.

I want to put up a 600mm x 400mm x 16mm pine shelf. The shelf will support my DVD player, sat receiver, surround sound amp etc. I am planning to stain it the same colour as my wood floor, skirting, doors etc. I am guessing i would need 3 brackets, L shaped ideally to match some other brackets i...

Although you cant thin the paint down with normal paint thinners, paint thinners will clean brushes. I have spoken to the chap in my local paint shop where i bought the paint and he said the only real negative to this paint is that it will get brittle after 3 to 5 years. He said that once the...

The paintwork i want to paint is door frames, skirtings etc. Gloss paints, since they reduced the amount of VOC's dont stay white long enough for my liking, they yellow too quickly. The paint mentioned in my original post (apparently) doesnt yellow anything like normal gloss paint even on...