Recent content by lifeofchris

Im looking to remove/move the knee walls in my roof space. The rafters are notched to allow for the wall, I propose to sister each rafter with either steel or timber, on one or both sides, to allow the space to be freed up. Is this feasible? The basic structure is rafters with knee walls and...

Thanks ban-all-sheds for that! :cautious: Two points: 1. Those buttons in that link were the only reference i had for you guys, all I needed was a reference to the push button and there it was. 2. I prefer the switches for their function, because I really like the click feel and I have a mild...

Owaindiyer, thats it thats the one! There isnt a lot about this system online but I'm going to keep searching to understand benefits, particularly around multi-switch configurations and future proofing for automation. Could be interesting for others as well?

That's it I think you've found it. What would the benefit be for this kind of system? I can only think something to do with phasing of works and saving on cabling? I'm coming to this because I prefer the switches themselves.

The only thing is when pressing the button an MCB looking switch located in a wall cabinet nearby clicks from off to on and vv . All light switches on a floor will each have a switch in that cabinet.

Hi, its definitely not a timer thing, could be low voltage and dome kind of relay. In Italy most modern houses have these switches (similar to the press button shown below on taylor's link there), I'm going to continue doing research for it. Very odd to be so common in one country and yet...

Hi, In italy, and ive seen this in other places as well, they use light switches with a single button (spring loaded) that operate a switch remotely in a wall somewhere, centralised for all wall switches. Does anyone know what this system is called and why you see it in lots of places but never...

I will be putting back the same and more. I dont believe in this day and age anyone would specify "rubble" for any kind of insulation!

Ok hmm.. I will have to remove it all to get my interstitial insulation and underfloor heating pipes in!

I am in the process of refurbishing a victorian house, I have checked in 3 places across the house, there is about 150mm of rubble with a black almost volcanic (or coal??) and concrete-like consistency, it is almost light weight. This is the most obvious one in front of the fireplace. In...