Recent content by ikearns

I could use a fused or RCD protected socket. Would that satisfy the lack of fuse in the PSU EDIT. Am seeing 240v inline fuse holders so could put that on the live wire

I am looking at putting a CCTV camera into our kitchen that overlooks the rear of the house and the rear patio doors. As part of a previous extension there is a void behind some plasterboard that has a double plug socket mounted on it and I was looking to put a trailing socket from the existing...

The keys have 45 and 57 stamped on them. I may be around there later this evening so will get some photos. Thanks

Hi all, in-laws just moved into an apartment block and only been given one set of keys (which already makes me nervous based on previous track record) but when taking them to my normal key cutter I was told they couldnt do them and if they had to order blanks then it could be £30 each. Now I...

I have an outdoor light at the front of our house which is fed from a plug socket that has RCD protection built in, can I use that same supply to the light to provide power to a doorbell transformer for a video doorbell? Am I breaking any code here? The current bell is battery powered. Thanks...

Had to look up what a sprig was :) But have got some on order and appreciate you taking the time to reply

Have needed to remove all the leaded glass from our front door as the past 120 years have taken its toll and no longer fit for purpose. Followed suit of a number of neighbours and had modern leaded-looking type glass made which is pretty much single pane with adhesive lead pattern and coloured...

Why would I want to move house?

Thanks to the two that PM'd me with solutions, much appreciated.

Property owner doesnt want holes drilled, their prerogative.

I am looking to run a supporting catenary cable between two brick walls to support a covering tarp however I cannot drill or bolt a fixing into either wall. Can anyone suggest an adhesive or epoxy that can bond a galvanised plate to brick?

:D Two more quotes tonight and pitch of roof discussed.

I will have to enquire with the next roofer. At the moment I have been told 7 degrees and I have no means to personally challenge that

Does the roof pitch prevent a roofer from completing the roof to the same specification as before?

Been water tight for c.40 years. Felt/membrane has perished (aged) and now we have a leak. A few cracked tiles in the local area won't have helped.