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Well they reckon there should be a 50mm air gap at the back, so I'm not sure the hardwire option was technically right anyway!

Our Fridge Freezer has died and was hardwired into an FCU, which is on the circuit of kitchen sockets. I don't want to cut the plug off the new Fridge, so want to replace with a single socket. I've got a spare double pole socket - is this as simple as replacing the pairs of wires in each...

It looked OK to me but no, haven't tested/changed it. I'll do that.

Additional info - battery is about 1.5yrs old

Hi all, I had a cupboard fitted recently and the chaps had to disconnect the control panel. I powered down the system, alarm went off, code entered etc, then carefully took the pad off. It's all back in place and the tamper alarm works, sets off the speech dialler and the external siren is...

Thanks for that. Just to clarify with the Celotex option, the celotex is on the inside of the shed fixed to the studs, then ply fixed through that onto the studs, so no vapour barrier required as it's part of the celo sheets? So order is ply/25mm celotex/rockwool/membrane/25mm batten...

Hi all. I've been reading and re-reading articles on shed insulation and am now totally confused. I'm building a workshop/brewery shed down the end of the garden - 3.5x4.5m. Plan is to build a 2x4 pressure treated timber frame on three courses of bricks to get the frame and cladding off the...

Hi all. I've just installed a burglar alarm in the understairs cupboard. The manual calls for a 2A FCU to supply the power. Next to the panel, there's a single socket which appears to be a spur from another socket on the ring main as only one surface mounted cable goes into it. The single...

Hi, I'm flooring my kitchen which has an internal fire door leading to our garage. Our builder has gone bust without finishing the fire door and floor so I'm not sure what to do about ending the flooring where the fire door closes. I could use the standard Quickstep edging which would leave a...

Hi all, I'm doing a 2m wide patio around a new extension. There is a 5m wide bifold which needs a 100mm step down onto the finished level of the patio. I have put down the mot and have to compact it, but I'm wondering about footings for the step. Pavingexpert says you can lay brick and flag...

Thanks guys. Does the depth of foundation sound about right for that height wall? And if there's a potential issue with sulphate content (how would I know?) on blockwork, would it be best just to bring the concrete in the foundations higher and use an F2 graded facing brick from the...

Hi all. I'm replacing two old wood sheds with one brick workshop, approx 6m x 3.5m and 2.5m high. I'm working on the basis that it's less than 30sqm and made of non-combustible materials (only roof would have wooden beams), so shouldn't bother anyone with planning and build regs issues...

The utility is existing, and the existing planning permission was to have converted it into a habitable outbuilding and install a window, which they've done. Also permission given to install two bays at the front as it's fugly! So we were hoping to use that permission for the front, and...