Recent content by Simon Vogt

Thanks - I have jet washed believe it or not will wait for some warmer weather when they’re bone dry then seal

Trying to think of some low cost easy ways to spruce up some front steps. When they're dry - they look all dusty but when wet, the colour comes out and they look more uniform and reasonable. I've seen some patio and paved driveway sealant that you can buy - would this be useable on brick...

Thanks - the builders are going to come back and replace the slab in question

We’ve been to see them today and they were in agreement and more than happy to provide a replacement slab :D

I've removed the socket cover to expose the wiring as suggested. It looks like the wiring goes "into" the wall as opposed to up and down. With regard to the fusebox - it looks like wiring taps off from the socket and goes up, via the fuse box, and to a swicth and then a light in on the wall...

ha I haven’t even discussed the socket that’s on the floor :(

I had thought about that - this might be an odd question but is that allowable to do that? Like I know it would be a means to an end but would is be frowned upon?

I've just splashed out and had a patio laid in our garden. I'm really happy with the finished product, but I have a querry over one of the slabs/stones. We chose an indian laliptar yellow package, which comes in a varied random range of naturally cut stone, with an element of colour variation...

Crikes never even thought about modifying the fuse thing. Could I ask - why would it have one there? We've had an ECB fitted to the house since we moved in, maybe the fuse thing is a reminant of and older setup? Will try and get some photos of wiring done tomorrow Thanks again :)

Here's a wider image I guess an electrician would have a better idea on the logistics of moving it all up - it's not even used that much, partlly because not many things can physically plug into it

omg wow - and I thought I was pretty good and finding titbits on the internet - thanks mate - that does cost a bit more as you say, will have to think on my next move now :S

Hi there - I know it would be under normal conditions - but i think the socket is recessed into the plaster board so don't think a new socket would fit diretly in place - also as I mentioned, a bigger sized socket would probably mean that there wouldn't be enough space for the cable from a plug...

I know new ones exist and are cheap enough, but I was hoping I could just replace the front of the socket - changing it over to a new more moderm one means a bigger job (for me that is)

Yes - I'm guessing that this is the case. I think there is an inline fuse thing directly above it - is it a major job to move a socket up a abit? as the existing socket is quite close to the back of the work surface, and plugs dont fit in that well as it is Thanks both

I have a small conservatory extension area on my house which has some electrics installed. There is a double plug socket of which the left side socket has stopped working - in that a plug won't go in anymore. From looking in places like B&Q, this double socket seems to be some odd quirky small...