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I don't want a 'film forming finish', so just some oil based preservative would be fine.

I really don't mind them looking like they are but protected in some way, i.e. so I can wipe them clean if need be, I also don't want a 'film forming finish'; like varnish, either.

Should I try Danish Oil then?

What about creosote substitute?

I have had some internal doors fitted which are currently bare hard wood (dark in colour), which looks fine but I would like to coat them with some sort of finish that would protect them against spillages, finger marks, etc. can anyone suggest what I could use? I was going to guess on Linseed...

I need to paint my garden fence and I not concerned about using a coloured paint or stain so what would be the cheapest preservative to use, some sort of oil based product I presume? Any guidance would help :)

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I have a new extension built with a new cooker point and now I need to connect the dual fuel cooker. The electric over needs a max 7.4KW and the new consumer unit is about 6m away. I was going to connect it using 2m of 6mm / 45amp cable. Is this correct? (does the rating of the consumer unit...