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I am looking to install a roof window into my loft (Velux type window). The roof is tiled with a felt membrane underneath. The installation of the window seems quite straightforward but I am a bit concerned that after I cut through the felt, how do I ensure that the seal between the window frame...

I'm in the process of carrying out a loft conversion and have found that I have very limited space to box in a multitude of cables that are running the length of the loft. At the moment the cables are just lying in between the rafters under the loft insulation right next to a wall. There is just...

Can anyone tell me where I can buy a replacement AC adapter for a rechargeable halogen spotlight torch?. The adapter states INPUT: AC230V 50Hz 59mA, OUTPUT: DC 6V 125mA. Model is C20VDM060055. I've surfed the InterWeb but no joy!

I've recently noticed that there is (what appears to be) condensation in-between the two panes of glass that make up the double glazed units on 3 of my windows. Does anyone know how to remove this? or will I have to replace the glass? If I have to replace the glass, which I think is quite...

So do you think I could remove the existing unit and take it to a double glazing manufacturer for them to repair to seal/reseal. It would mean that I would not have to buy a new unit which may be a slightly different thickness?

I've recently noticed that there is (what appears to be) condensation in-between the two panes of glass that make up the double glazed units on 3 of my windows. Does anyone know how to remove this? or will I have to replace the glass?

I must have switched it off properly as I pulled the fuse out completely. My question is still - why did I trip everything when I cut through a cable that was in a circuit that was 'not live'? Should I have switched the entire consumer unit off ?? (with the 8 fuses in). There is no writing on...

It was an MCB.

No, it was the main trip switch connected to the consumer unit, so it cut the power to everything.

Can anyone tell me why the following happened please?...... Basically I was wiring up some upstairs lights and had removed the fuse at the consumer unit for the upstairs lighting circuit. (The upstairs sockets and downstairs lights etc etc were still on with the fuse in.) I disconnected one of...

South Wales area would be good (to save on delivery costs)

I need to get a quarter turn staircase made for a loft conversion that I am carrying out. Does anyone know a reputable joiner that can carry out the work quickly and cheaply?

Many thanks for the fast reply plugwash. Good spot - you are right, I resized the drawing and somehow managed to disconnect one of the wires !. I was planning to use some double insulated cable and 1.0mm T/E that I had lying around rather than buy some 3 and earth, so it should be ok. Best...

I am about to wire up 2 light fittings in my loft with a 2W switch. Can someone tell me if the diagram below is the correct way to do it. Basically I am planning on putting a 2W 1G switch at the bottom of the stairs and another at the top. These will switch 2 lights that are daisy chaines and...

I understand. I missed the point about having to upload it to a host site. I thought I could upload an image directly from my laptop. Thanks Guys.