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Thanks crank39, that's really useful. A bit of WD40 and the situation appeared to improve, so I took the brackets off which look like back to back Es (I don't know the technical name) and the window shut properly. However there's one of those which won't shut properly, so I have left it off...

I've tried to look for other threads which might help me fix this problem I have with my bathroom window on a property I've just moved into. I've identified a few problems it could be, but I am hoping someone would be able to give me their opinion. The window is at the top of the frame, with...

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Hi all, I live in a second floor flat and have two radiators which are not heating up, and one which is only partially heating up. With the cold radiators, there is no heat in either of the supply/return pipes immediately underneath the radiator. I've been trying to work out the...

How about if I put a lighting 12V transformer in the loft, would that be better than a socket? How would I get the wire through the roof/wall to the LED strip? Would a small hole in the ceiling be ok (the hole would be hidden from view) Or do I need a flush mount or ceiling rose?

Therein lies my problem! Maybe I should put in a BS546 and find an adapter? I presume they exist... Well half the reason for the sockets is that the location I want them is a long way from another socket, so the idea of running three spurs isn't one I'm particularly keen on. Three of the...

Hi, and I'm sorry if this is a commonly asked question, but I am utterly confused by the "notifiable work" regulations. There are a few things I want to do to my electrics. I know most if not all of my electrics go through my loft and I want to add a few sockets. I'd like to know if I can do...