Recent content by Uptomischief

Happy Christmas, I have a quick question, I have bought a product called Granyte, which is a 2 pack acid curing lacquer, for my floorboards. I have already given them two coats, but will be away for the next week or so and still have 3/4 a tin left. I was wondering whether or not it will...

Hi Andrew, I have a proper rachet crimp tool, and i'll check out the insulated crimps. Thanks for your help

Hi, I am using a crimping tool... When I was in the Elec Supply store, I asked for insulated butt connectors but was told they are generally not used?? Unfortunately I don't have a picture, but they gave me a 'unisex' connector!

Hi All, I want to join some 2.5 t&e in a conduit. I have gotten some crimp connectors from the local Elec supplier. However, when these are pushed together most of the metal connection is still exposed. What can i use to insulate this? Is PVC tape ok? I was thinking of maybe using heat...

There is no central heating or hot water supply, just the incoming mains and the supply from the attick tank! There is no space to fit an emersion heater....

Hi I am looking to install electric undersink heaters (Ariston) to supply hot water to my apt. and am have a bit of trouble working out how to go about it! I have a mains supply coming in which supplies only the kitchen cold tap and dishwasher. There is also a supply that comes from a...

Thanks for all your input!! Plug - I neglected to mention I was living in Ireland where I believe the wiring was changed years ago. Not 100% sure when...... Ban - The existing wiring for the sockets was all over the place, so I basically want to relocate and add sockets to each ring...

Hi I am renovating an old apartment (1970's) whose walls floors and ceilings are all poured concrete, making access to wiring next to impossible. I have three radial socket circuits, one for each room, all with 20Amp fuses but using old red and black wiring (not sure of the size/rating)...