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I found this thread which tells me exactly what you said. thanks again //www.diynot.com/diy/threads/wiring-cupboard-light-from-ring-main.146491/

I assumed it would as In-line switches have neutral running through it, but i'll be sure to check the wiring diagram before I blow myself up.

Perfect so i'll run the earth wire from the light straight through to the plug and the switch will just have Live and Neutral running through it. i'm going to use the architrave light switch now that I know you can buy something like this :) Thanks for all your help, glad I took the plunge to...

Thanks for the reply guys, I'm planning to hit use a 3amp fuse plug and daisy chain the two lamps. I just wasn't sure what to do with the earth wire on the switch. Securespark the switch I was looking as is similar to what you get in cars. Although the one you've just shown looks like a good...

Hi, I've purchased some wall lights that I'm hoping to create two wooden bedside panels to fit them which I can plug into the wall. Which seems straightforward enough. However I want to add lights switches on each panel, similar to what hotels do. So a piece of MDF with batten to elevate from...

Oh really that's interesting to know, i'll make sure I check everything with the builder in regards to planning permission before I give the go ahead to any builder.

Ok thanks guys it will be fully insulated at the moment our builder suggested wood frame building and it will cost around 20k so seems reasonable price. He said we wont need planning because the height will be under the limit and it will just have a sloped roof. we're basically building a...

perfect thanks guys that's very useful information. I'll see if the cost of insulation and screed is cheaper rather then putting joists in. I think because of a step down builder suggested that but if its cheaper just to do without I'd prefer that.

only the one quote so far as but I'm planning to get a couple more. How much should a conversion usually cost? its only a single garage and only front of the garage needs bricking and rendering.

Hello I'm looking to have garden building built as a games room. I have a fairly wide garden so I'm hoping to have it built right the way across with some space around sides for access. I'm planning to run cold water and electrics to the building. and it will have a sloped felt roof. The...

Hello, I'm looking to convert my garage into a bedroom and I've been quoted around 10k for the work. This involves wall insulation, false ceiling, plastering, timber joist for flooring. Windows and render street facing wall. etc unfortunately this is still out of my budget and I'm trying to...

Perfect makes sense. Thank you for all your help and advise, gives me the knowledge and confidence to tackle the job.

Thank you, the diagram helped a lot. That is the system I'll look at the diaphragm. Is there a easy way to isolate the water to the toilet? or is it a matter of turning off the mains water?

my toilet has a handle rather then a push button to flush the toilet. It has a lift arm and floating ball system. Recently i'm having to quickly turn the handle twice in order to get the toilet to flush properly. If I turn the handle slowly a little bit of water leaves the tank and the toilet...

thanks for the advice and your patients. I'll get a plumber I've used before his pretty good and also get an electrician in to look at the fuse box I think it was put in by the council as it's ex council maintained property. I'm just baffled why it cuts out after a few hours as I would expect...