Recent content by gauldicus

For the gaps, pack them with stainless steel wire wool first so rodents can't chew through, then top it with a flexible, heat-resistant silicone or acoustic sealant so the pipes can still expand. For toddler proofing and hiding the mess, building a simple, removable plywood boxing or a small...

Looks like a neat install so far! For those tricky areas where the door frame protrudes, you can use a matching flexible acrylic caulk or silicone sealant to fill the expansion gap smoothly. Another clean option is using a color-matched scotia bead trimmed to fit the contours precisely.

Laying vinyl directly over uneven ceramics will cause the grout lines and cracks to telegraph through the surface very quickly. This 2024 thread caught my eye while searching subfloor fixes, and it's highly relevant for property owners looking to remedy slick, damaged tiles on a budget...

Good news on the negative test for the top tile! If those are old quarry tiles underneath, they usually don't have a damp proof membrane under them. Layering screed or a liquid DPM right over them can sometimes trap moisture and cause issues later. It might be a pain, but getting them up is...

Doing 75sq m is a massive jump from a small DIY job. Honestly, if you have a lot of rough spots and variations between rooms, hiring a concrete floor sander first will save you a fortune on self-leveling compound. LVT needs a completely flat subfloor, or you'll feel every single imperfection...

If there's that much give on the risers and edges, it definitely sounds like it hasn't been tucked or stretched properly onto the gripper rods. It should feel tight and secure, not loose or spongy when you press the sides. Definitely get the installer back to fix it before it starts slipping.

Hello and thanks, i wasn't aware of that. I have several windows , a few fans plus the aeration is great due to a metal roof and many gaps! It does indeed say 100A as you stated. What would the consequences be if I carried on without their consent? Are we talking my personal safety? I was...

It depends, 800 or 1250 , however you can overclock them and that in turn consumes more power!!! i'm thinking of getting 6 of the 800 and 6 of the 1250 but I don't want loads of sockets, thats why i thought of the commando idea so I can get some PDU strips.

Thanks I'm not looking to do a 3 phase or anything, just about 12 - 14 miners

Also I have a 100a service coming in and know that eash 32a should be under an 80% load .

Hello, I'm planning to get a data mining setup in my garage soon. My plan is to branch off a 100a circuit board and install 3-4 commando (Blue) 32a sockets from their relative circuit breakers. I'll be looking to get 3-4 32a PDU's I've never used a PDU before but done lots of research on them...