Recent content by lisach

House is mid-60's, chalet style

My single oven appears to be on its last legs and I need to replace. However the present single oven has a plug attached rather than a dedicated cooker switch or circuit that I have had in other houses. Is an old oven so I am wondering whether I can buy a replacement single oven that will...

I am very worried about a potential issue with my parents house. Over time a crack has appeared in the ceiling, down the walls and now has started to crack the ceramic floor so in effect it joins up for the entire circumference of the the room. The ceiling crack looks to be where two joists are...

Yes I see the ones that I think I need, but just wondering how I would know the thickness of the wire? Simple as measuring it? Thanks :oops:

Thanks, do you know the product name? Is there any rating based on likely heat levels etc? :)

Hi there, can anyone tell me where to get the 'spade' type connector that connects the internal wiring of a fitted oven to the thermostat control. The connector has burnt away and an electrician tells me that he can fix but in unsure whether these connectors are a common part of specific to...

Hi there, is the a minimim gap that must be left above the top of a fitted oven and a 'wooden' shelf above it? This is an upright 600mm unit etc. Thanks

I am quite taken by these, if JCC can confirm how many I need for a 4x4.5m room.........or anyone else! http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html?zenid=dm35vk3apssbsut1r002gogij0 Can you tell whether 6 x 18W will be far cleaner and lighter than 10 x...

Same as these are they not? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/69007/Lighting-Lamps/Internal-Lighting/Recessed-Lighting/240V-Downlights/CED-Fixed-R80-Chrome-Mains-Voltage-Downlight

How many for a 4 x 4.5 kitchen? So these are better than Halogen or the PL's?

Would anyone be able to tell me how to calculate whether a particular Watt light equates to another? 10 x 50W GU10 type to be the same a 6 of these 18W? http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html Thanks again, sorry for asking :oops:

Interesting? http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html?zenid=dm35vk3apssbsut1r002gogij0 Would 6 still be enough btw?

Thanks again Steve. Just wonder why TLC didn't want to sell me these when I spoke to them!! This would be the JCC wouldn't it? http://www.jcc-lighting.co.uk/products/interior/downlights/compact%2bfluorescent%2bdownlights%2b%2528cfl%2529/coral or these...

Thanks Steve. Those PL downlights are more or less what I had decided on. Its just that I wanted a chrome surround, having trouble finding those. Plan to get 6 for the kitchen of 4 x 4.5m. Who else might sell? JCC?

Can anyone explain why I am not being advised to get CFL's given all their benefits? I like this kind of thing have followed advice on here. http://www.profile-lighting.co.uk/PDF/CF_cfd4.pdf However in speaking TLC and others they advise this for a kitchen x 12...