Recent content by thomasbrig

Thank you everyone for such a quick response! Just to confirm, to "test for dead", I would need a voltage tester? and to "terminate the main feed cable", what would need to happen here?

Thank you! So turn off the electrics at the main board/consumer unit >> then make sure switch turned off on socket >> open the socket >> and then detach the cable that runs from the light to the socket? Should I also remove the fuse too? Not intending to use the socket again so should I do...

Hi everyone, electrics novice here! I need to remove a wall unit in the kitchen. Attached to this unit is a light, which is connected to the wall. The wall socket it is connected to has a switch and a fuse. Any tips on how I might be able to disconnect this (safely!)....or is this a job for a...

Thanks so much for your help, that sounds do-able! So just the foam to fill any gaps etc, then lay the SLC? I saw online that someone said Great Stuff is a decent product for this type of job.

Hi there, first time poster so be gentle : ) The problem: - Have a hallway with presumed asbestos vinyl tiles. - Got a quote to take these up, but contractor said they would leave the bitumen adhesive in place, and just spray a PVA solution on this as an encapsulation. - They said this would...