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Thanks @opps - they're around 10mm long so maybe too large for mouse poo. @freddiemercurystwin the droppings are very dry. Just tested...

I cannot give you a definitive answer. I have seen lots of mouse poo over the years, your samples look like mouse poo. That said I have...

Hi, I've noticed some missing mortar between some of the windows and lintel/brickwork. Can I simply repoint this with some ready-mixed...

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong subforum, but wondering if anyone can identify what droppings these are coming from? I...

Not checked yet, but thought I'd ask about which type of wire before I get round to splicing it open and checking. Would save bringing...

Arctic cable is more flexible and is made to be used outside ie...

Thanks - leaning towards one of these options. We've a fairly long garden, stretches up to 30m deep. Are these 3 core cables...

With respect the state of the cable will fail ANY PAT test, way before any electrical tests would be attempted. Proper solutions have...

Absolutely, will cut through and see what the set up is first. Thanks.

Note to OP - What ever repair you decide upon, first check whether two core (double insulated appliance), or three core cable is used...

Probably better to replace the cable as if it has cracked in one place then it has probably cracked in others as well. Toolstation do a...

I would agree with @Sureitsoff? as even if you remove the plug and slide shrink sleeve over the damaged bits, what has happened is the...

The outer sheath has cracked because as mentioned the plasticiser has gone, This can create comparatively sharp edges ( the white area...

I would agree with others, if a cable is failing in one place then a repair may be sensible, if a cable is failing in many locations...

Thanks everyone. Yes the cable has failed like this in several places. Think I'll go ahead and replace the whole thing. Thanks!