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Thanks, that's a big help

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City Fibre recently installed internet in my new house. They left me a spare fibre patch cable as I mentioned I may want to move the connection box after decorating. What coupler do I need to join the cables? Both ends are different sizes and I'm finding it confusing to understand what I need...

Thanks, I'll have a read

I am getting my windows replaced, so that may help. What is the best material if I do decide to do the wall?

I don't no.

I found this stuff, not sure how well it would work https://www.erfurt.com/en/products/accessories/woodchip-filler/

Hello What's the best way to go about sound proofing a room? I've just moved into a end of terrace house and I can hear the neighbours TV in my living room very clearly. I've read a possible solution is a putting up a fake wall (stud wall I think it's called) with sound proof insolation form...

Hello, It there a solution to repair wood chip wallpaper prior to painting? I've moved into a new house and every room has wood chip paper. The paper is in good condition in some rooms, apart from a few patches were the paper is missing/damaged. Is there a way to replace the missing sections...

I have 2 lamps which I would like to use a single plug for. Is it safe to wire both together using a junction box? Both lamps are Ikea VICKLEBY. Link: Lamps Both using 3W LCD bulbs. Diagram of what Im thinking:

Hello Is there such a thing as a USB powered Lamp Pendant? I have 2 lamps with standard UK plugs (see photo). Is there a USB alternative to these (eg USB socket rather than mains plug). I haven't been able to find anything online. My setup has limited mains sockets, so it would be good to...

I've tidyed up the wires and attached it black to live, white to neutral. Also switched to a 3amp fuse. My gut feeling is the seller didn't understand UK plugs and wired it backwards when he swapped it from a euro one. Everything seems to be working fine.

The is no marks on the outside. There is a CE mark on the inside.

Hi All, Looking for some help. I brought a custom made lamp from Germany and I asked if it could be fitted with a UK plug. The lamp arrived today with said plug and just out of interest I decided to take a look inside. There are only 2 wires (Black and White). The Black was connected to...

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