Recent content by GarfieldTheFirst

Hi, I am fitting my first kitchen worktop as DIY project. I have cut my worktop Male & Female joints by using router and jig. The question..... Do i need to file or sand the cut end of the laminate so a tiny bevel is formed (on the top laminate surface)? so when i push the ends together (&...

Thanks to all that have provided constructive answers and a discussion on the subject raised.

Thanks for your information - Constructive & very helpful. All routes so far checked. Its just I forgot to ask about the earth route. He has already supplied the cable ready.

I would not normally reply on quotes made but here goes:- I Love the way sometimes people(not all) reply without reading the whole context in Forums. The comment on "signing off as DIY work as your own", is not the case. Part P allows for Third party work. It will be him doing the connecting &...

Hi, I'm currently refitting the whole kitchen. To reduce costs I have found a sparky who will do all the Cert & Testing etc. I however need to do all the channelling & fitting backboxes, pulling cables etc. ready for him to come in & connect, test etc. I would ask him, but he is away for the...

The gap between light and overhang to loft entry is approx. 18" The circuits are all on rcbo.

As the cable looks a bit weathered I just replace it via same route? But then if I wish to add another at the other end of bungalow, I would need to follow regs and if that is the case, how should the cable be routed?

Hi, I have removed an old outside light and the cable ran down inside the cavity from the loft (bungalow) the out through the external wall to the light. There is a box it branches from in the loft. The question I have is:- Where should I run the cable, as I understand that cables should not...

Following on discussion:- Conduit (Round 20mm) for socket is now sunk in channel in wall. Do I run the conduit into the back box, hence no need for grommet as conduit protects cable. or do I run upto metal backup then grommet back box? And is it possible to fit 2 x 2.5mm cables into 1 piece...

Are there any DIY install systems, that uses Internet for smart phones & also have a backup of using standard phone line for dialling out if Internet connection fails? Thanks G

Hi, I want to install a CCTV at my house (domestic). What are the rules that need to be followed? Is there any restriction on how many cameras? Is there a limit to distance apart (e.g. 2 not within 3m of each other) Is there a restriction on Pointing to cover drive, but overlap to...

Don't the clips rust when rendered or plastered over?

Hi, I'm replacing our Fridge/Freezer and was reading about RCD tripping on freezers. Is that correct or not? I was reading that some sockets for Fridge/Freezers are wired independent. I have 2 places to put the FF in the kitchen, how can identify if sockets are different? Is this irrelevant or...

Hi, I am embedding existing surface mounted conduit circuit into wall due to decorating. Can the existing 2 cables of a circuit 2.5mm be put into oval conduit? does it need to be 1 cable per piece of conduit? If so what size is appropriate? Also do you need to put in backboxes with oval cutouts...

I want to install a socket at the required height from the floor but it will be vertically inline with a light switch. There is a only a gap between door frame & wardrobe of 100mm and i want a socket there so I can plug in a vacuum at that position. The Light switch cable runs from ceiling to...