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    12v 2amp 18w twin cable

    Indeed Derek. Found one thats perfect for £6.00. It's arrived and its good quality. Thanks again
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    12v 2amp 18w twin cable

    That’s a good point. I’ll check. The extension needs to be around 2metres. Thanks
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    12v 2amp 18w twin cable

    I thought I would ask here first as you guys are more likely to have done something similar I need to extend the wire going into my fibre modem to a socket. The ONT is about a yard and a half from a 240v socket. The adapter is rated at 12v 2 amp and 18w. Is the usual twin cable, no outer...
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    Putty or Silicone ?

    I have mixed solvent based mahogany stain in the putty in the past which works ok but it usually needs a few more layers of stain on the top of it to darken it down
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    Putty or Silicone ?

    Thanks peeps I did find some putty in dark brown. I am replacing just one pane, out of six, in a back garage door. All the others were originally installed with putty so of course I was focussed on matching. So it never occurred to me to use a hardwood glazing bead. DOH! I need to check how...
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    What finish for new unfinished wooden door ?

    I’m having a new door fitted to the rear of my garage. Not sure what wood it will be but probably engineered wood. I was considering staining it to match the exiting mahogany coloured surrounding frame and window But I thought it was probably painted originally. Also stain is not ideal for...
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    Putty or Silicone ?

    Cant find too many mentions of this I have to replace a small glass pane 30 cm x 33 cm in my garage rear door. I've used putty in the past but with all this wet weather and even though the door is pretty sheltered from the rain I wondered if silicones were a better option ? The doors are a...
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    New Plaster Ceiling - brush or Roller ?

    Makes perfect sense, thank you. I like to keep things simple and I've got the tools as described. Thanks again
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    New Plaster Ceiling - brush or Roller ?

    Hi I've had my old artexed ceiling skimmed and it's looking good. But when it's fully dry should I use brush or roller ? It's a small bedroom but I assume a diluted mist coat first and then roller after brushing the edges would be the normal approach. The walls are rolled and I was concerned...
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    Fire regulations Loft conversion and extension

    Thanks. Just found a letter from the loft company from back then explaining that a conservatory is a no no because the fire brigade couldn’t access the escape window. They mention that a small extension is an option provided access is possible. But would need to be advised Thanks everyone
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    Fire regulations Loft conversion and extension

    Just a thought. Does that apply to conservatories beneath a fire escape vellux ?
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    Fire regulations Loft conversion and extension

    I always had my suspicions. Even below Velux that is specifically an escape ? I remember the conversation and the architect said it’s because the fire brigade may need to mount a ladder as they can’t get a cherry picker in the back garden. I’ve read plenty of regs, yawn, around this and indeed...
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    Fire regulations Loft conversion and extension

    I have a 3 bed detached property with a loft conversion. The loft was added in 2001. I vaguely remember being told that we couldn’t add a ground floor extension under the Velux loft window that was, in effect, a fire escape window. This was due to the need for ladder access by the fire brigade...
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    Drayton Wiser controller fires boiler when turned on-Cant turn boiler off

    They just call it The Smart Thermostat. It uses the existing wires to switch heat on and off. Have to say it works very well and is very accurate. The Drayton 722 likes it as well.
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    Drayton Wiser controller fires boiler when turned on-Cant turn boiler off

    As far as i can tell but I'm feeling paranoid enough that Ive asked him to start from scratch. Its really difficult to fault or test circuits as it is to get a full picture, literally. And its a small cupboard. I'm a believer in starting from a clean slate in situations like this. I would have...
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