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    Photocell and plug-in transformer

    [/url] I wired mine up as per the diagram above, with the photocell between the plug and the transformer and continued the earth through using a crimp that I left in the housing. Works fine:) I used this one - although its not a timer and just responds to the light level...
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    Photocell and plug-in transformer

    I have some 12v garden lights connected to a plug-in outdoor transformer. I was just wondering if I could turn this into a dusk to dawn set-up by adding a photocell between the transformer and the plug? Also, the photocell has no earth terminal. Can I just connect the earth in a small...
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    Can I use this to join SWA that's not buried?

    Thanks John. Your advice has been most appreciated. Ps.I did a quick search online and found these that come with an earth continuity kit - http://quickbit.co.uk/swa-cable-joints/swa-cable-joints-1.5mm-6mm
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    Can I use this to join SWA that's not buried?

    OK... I don't want to bury the cable. I'd prefer it exposed, above ground. What would the solution be? I consider my fence posts quite permanent and am happy that panels or even the posts falling over (?!) won't cause problems as the cable has enough slack and is very strongly secured...
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    Can I use this to join SWA that's not buried?

    Thanks! I see now that the SWA armour would be broken and as a result my cable would not be earthed.
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    Can I use this to join SWA that's not buried?

    Hi - I want to join two SWA cables and was wondering if I can use this: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Electrical/Exterior+Wiring+Accessories/Cable+Connector+IP67+Black/d190/sd2659/p96672 The cable will NOT be buried - will be clipped along wall and fence and be visible. Thanks for your...
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    Raise Decking

    When I built my deck I dug holes 30cm wide and ~ 60 - 70cm deep, bought these up ~10cm with hardcore pounded into the bottom until it wouldnt sink anymore followed by a medium density block. Then concreted 10cm posts in the holes and let dry. I actually let it dry for ages before I moved on with...
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    Rolling before or after laying out topsoil

    Hi Just preparing the ground prior to turfing. Have rotavated and levelled the ground as much as possible. I have a bag of topsoil waiting to go on top of that. My questions are: 1) Do I roll the ground before or after I put down the top soil. I'm expecting the top soil layer to be an...
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    Garden shed base from scratch

    Type 1 Sub base comes as is. Its rocks going down dust and the dust in it acts as a good binding agent once its compacted and been rained on. You'll have to do compacting between stages. I'd dig down to 5cm, compact that down till it doesn't sink any further. Lay the membrane, add the...
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    How to Build a concrete patio

    I know this isn't answering your question but I've seen some ppl create concrete driveways that they then imprint using this rubber template that creates the impression of cobblestones. I like the effect - really nice effect without the hassle. Maybe you could do this for a concrete patio?
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    Garden shed base from scratch

    When I built my shed I dug down to around 10cm and compacted hardcore into the ground to bring the level back up to ground level. Took around 2 tons of type 1 sub base and created a solid foundation. My ground was clay. If you're happy with how firm your ground is then most probably you'd...
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    Decking slope - sideways or away from the house?

    Hi I installed my deck with a slope of about 6mm every m sideways. It's a 5.5m wide deck so I get about a 30mm drop. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how I should install the posts, handrails and balustrades. Should they follow the slope of the decking? Or should the tops of...
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    Garden electrics - extending existing outdoor socket

    Aaah it all makes sense now. Thanks a lot for your help Aragorn. Its much appreciated.
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    Garden electrics - extending existing outdoor socket

    Can I ask what the benefit of having two radials is over extending the existing ring as in the diagram below? The ring is on a 16A MCB and 2.5mm cable. Is the suggestion to connect two branches of a radial circuit to one MCB? I'd want the DP isolator on the house wall so I can turn...
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