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I used Dulux Diamond Matt in my first rental property. Its worked out well. Tenants are just moving out after a year, and we were able to just clean all the dirt and scuff off the walls with very little effort. Dont think we will need to repaint for many years. I had put Dulux Endurance in...

I just called Rawlplug they said they quote lowest safe figures. The figures apply to plasterboard ceiling where there is pull load. But they quote them for perpendicular load off walls too even though you should get more. They suggest for plasterboard ceiling yellow uno plug - 5KG red uno...

Hi all I've been searching but can't find guide or table advising how much load plasterboard wallplugs can take in ceiling. As force pulling directly down I can assume it would be less than published figures for walls I'm putting up a flush light fitting The ceiling is plasterboard Fitting is...

PrenticeBoyOfDerry Thanks for correcting me - you are quite right, its a looped in lighting circuit. Apologies for getting the term wrong (blush) Thanks to both of you for your advice. I can proceed with clarity now. Such an array of choice out there and easy for someone who doesn't do this...

Hi all. Any advice on the following is much appreciated. I am replacing current bathroom flush light fitting with an IP44 rated Flush Light fitting. The current fitting is connected to Ceiling rose plate (which is then just covered by the flush mount fitting). Its a ring circuit. I cant just...

Thanks all for your advice. Final Solution i chose - Dremel tool The oscillating multi tools were expensive, and also blades were pricey too. And as they couldnt grind, i rules them out. The Angle grinder, while would do the job, thought would make a larger mess of the wall and most...

Thanks for all your suggestions guys. Anything using elbow grease like hacksaw is sadly beyohd me. I cant grip tight and apply force for long periods due to an injury Thanks NTB - I will try the locking nuts and Spanner idea. Might just do the trick. Otherwise I think i will attempt...

Yep. its a solid external wall. I think they have used something like this http://www.diy.com/departments/bq-steel-anchor-bolt-l120mm-dia10mm-pack-of-5/253924_BQ.prd This is what it looks like Would a multi tool do to cut and gring these metal bolts? OR Will only an axle grinder...

I tried - unscrewing them - Using grips, but they wpould not turn further than a certain point - tried spraying some oil down them to see if that would help. - banging them in. They are threaded so didnt move at all. Thought about using extractor tool, but they are likely to be at...

Hi all Would like some advice on selecting the best tool (and any other tips oc completing the job in the best way are welcome) Just purchased a house. Previous owners has places Solid wall anchors to hold TV barcket,. Im not able to remove the anchors from the wall. So want to cut them...

Thanks for replying John Does that mean i leave the other element in, including wire for the electrics?

Hi I have a delonghi electric towel rail. It has a basic on/off setting with no thermostatic or timer control I want to fit a thermostatic element so I can control the temperature and timing. I have bought a TERMA KTX-4 with the electric element that comes with it. This was recommended...

Hi I have a delonghi electric towel rail. It has a basic on/off setting with no thermostatic or timer control I want to fit a thermostatic element so I can control the temperature and timing. I have bought a TERMA KTX-4 with the electric element that comes with it. This was recommended...

Ah I see. Thanks for the advice and the explanation, its always good to know why a particlar choice is preferred. Does the pattress and outlets it have to be waterproof or is the standard ok

Sorry im getting a little confused now. Wouldnt a pattress box be the same as the connector (see pic above). Maybe i havent undertood what you meant as im still learning PS - Thanks for mentioning the trunking, i shall use that