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    Dimmable LED panel - remote vs switch

    I'm sure this is a dumb question but I can't find the answer anywhere. I'm looking to buy an LED panel as the main light source in my kitchen. The panel I'd go for is dimmable and has a remote control. The remote is quite convenient to use to change light temperature and intensity, but I don't...
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    They pulled*up the floorboard and re-did the plumbing work themselves so... yeah, they had plenty of time to plan and figure stuff out. I supplied it but it was there already when the works started so they could have inspected it and plan accordingly yes I am 100% sure, he admitted it. The WC...
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    Cables in the loft question

    So... in the end the builder has agreed to call an electrician that, in theory, would have just signed the certificate. In practice, he has spend ~2h in the loft and basically has re-done the whole thing.
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    Just to be clear, I am not upset because they had to cut it, I am upset because they did not ask me first. As this is likely to void the warranty, I would think that they should ask before doing it. I have sent an email to the manufacturer to ask if the warranty is voided or not. If it is...
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    I am absolutely sure he did cut it. No idea about the flex pipe
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    Victorian Plumbing is the supplier and I think it's their own brand. I am not sure about who the original manufacturer is
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    I think the problem is the position of the pipes coming from the floor... Which they had plenty of time to measure and plan for before putting boards and tiles up. They did the pipework from scratch as well as flooring so, in my view, no excuse whatsoever
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    The two sides were connected at the base and he just cut that piece off. Probably it's not the end of the world but if anything happens I'm f.....d
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    It's not too late for that luckily. They re-did my entire bathroom so it's not just that i am paying them for but still... This has been going on for a month so I want to resolve it quickly but at the same time I payed for an item and now it is damaged
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    My builder has cut part of the base of my new WC and bidet

    So... I've just found out by chance that my builder has cut part of the base on the back side of both my WC and bidet. It's not an aesthetic problem because you can't see once they are in place but obviously the warranty is now voided. Both items have been in my spare room for weeks so they...
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    Cables in the loft question

    turns out he's not an electrician by any means. They have called-in a proper spark that will come next week to test and issue the minor works certificate. Obviously I am a bit skeptical at this point. Is there a way to verify that the MWC is legitimate?
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    Loft insulation: replace or lay on top?

    So your suggestion would be to clear all that old stuff and replace with new insulation instead of just adding one layer on top of the existing one
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    Overboarding questions

    For the people who might find this in the future. In the end I used a studbuddy to find the joists, made sure to have the right spot by drilling tiny wholes in the ceiling. Marked the whole joists lenght using a chalk line. There were a couple of places that concerned me as I thought they might...
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    Matt over silk: how much sanding to do?

    For people who might find this thread in the future. Sanding is not worth it. If you are on a tight budget like me: just paint matt over vinyl silk. IF it will bubbles in some places, give those spots a light sanding and paint over them again with matt. Job done.
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    Loft insulation: replace or lay on top?

    Last year we bought our first house and the survey we had mentions the following: Before the winter comes I want to improve the situation but I was wondering what would be the best way to go about this. The loft is quite filthy and the mineral wool seems to be quite old and very uneven. If I...
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