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Equally, in the trade queue do you still get the staff who don't get the concept of "no, I don't wish to give you my name, address, postcode in order to buy this box of screws. I'll just take the receipt, thank you", or if they do get the concept go all sullen faced and start huffing like Kevin...

Hi, We've just bought some floor tiles (Dual Gres chic Collection "Poole", sold as "The Townhouse Collection - Whittaker Street" by Tons of Tiles in the UK). The tiles are 45cm x 45cm but have come pre-cut with grooves on the face side so that each tile is effectively split into quarters...

Looking at your photo, I would definitely recommend you consider buying some new blinds.

How are your Google skills? James Hardie and co. have very clear instructions online on how to do this, including a video on Youtube. I won't patronise you by just giving you the link.

Note that the OP's "? is regarding connecting the tap end and the copper pipes on the in out pipes", hence my specific reply. For completeness: Tail to radiator joints: Assuming BSP, PTFE, as per the post above. Valve to tail: Assuming compression joint, as above.

Well, given you've asked a plumbing question in the electrical forum then I am the ideal person to reply, given that I am an IT guy and most certainly not an electrician. I think you are planning to replace your radiator valves ('taps'). First things first, I assume you (a) know you have to...

Thanks, that's really helpful. I've used the little flowchart provided about half way through the thread. Whatever it is, it is definitely coming off with white spirit soaked wire wool (either that or the doors are also soaked in nicotine stains - could be, previous owner was a heavy smoker). I...

Always follow gravity and start at the top ... ... so, as above

Hi, We have interior Edwardian pine doors that have been dipped by a previous owner and then tinted with either an oil or a wax - given the finish, most likely a tinted danish oil type of product. Either way, they look carp. I want to return the doors to white, using water based paint (averse...

Yes, it is. I don't know how old your house is but the colour palette of the greens/blues is reminiscent of the first half of the 20th century? If the house is 'old', be careful! Old (wood) paint contains high levels of lead compounds and these can be released if you use a heat gun at too high...

You can rest easy. No-one on this thread has criticised Winston and neither has anyone on this thread stated that electricians should know about and understand ALL products. With all due respect and with no intent to cause offence, I suggest re-reading the thread will help to confirm that...

Hi John, Yes, I think the principle of CPD (aka "keeping abreast of new developments") is non contentious. However, where I think we differ is in whether a product like MK Echo, one that has been in the catalogue of one of the major suppliers of switch plates &C for around a decade, is...

Hi BAS, First of all, consider this a general 'thumbs up' for your posts on this thread - you've clearly set out the point I was trying to make. In terms of responding to the quote above, I agree, I am, no offence caused and I do. JC

No, and neither have I anywhere implied that, either about high security equipment, wireless lightswitches, or anything else. I'd aim to tell them as much as I knew. I am not sure how these questions of yours relate to the thread thus far? Alternatively, you might ask: If a spark came to me...

As I hope I made clear in my initial reply to Winston, and in my reply to EFLI above, I am not advancing any criticism of Winston. It would be entirely unjustifiable for me to do so. I am making a general observation - admittedly one that Winston's comment raised in my brain - about...

I'm keen not to get embroiled in a fight with the forum here but my expectations are not unrealistic. I have met plenty of electricians who are broadly aware of the range of products that are available. Note I'm not expecting them to have specialist or detailed knowledge. I'm not objecting to...

Nope, apart from the obvious like "I would expect an electrician to understand the inner workings of a consumer unit" to an appropriate level (i.e. to ensure a safe install). Continuing the CU theme, I would expect an electrician - even without the regs forcing her to know - to be aware that...

You're at liberty to think my response to Winston was inappropriate, but please do recall that I was at pains to point out that I wasn't criticising him personally. Please also note that he hasn't (yet) responded in a manner that indicates he was offended. While I am sure he appreciates you...

Sorry, can't help with that. I am strictly an end user, so while I glibly understand that it uses piezoelectrickery to turn the kinetic energy of my paddle press into an RF signal, I haven't delved further. I'd even be happy if it relied on pixies running back and forth with Post-It notes, or...

Please don't take this personally (I am not intending to go on the attack), but if you were a practising domestic electrician your question would frustrate me - not because you don't know how the thing works, but because the wording implies you were simply unaware that such a product existed. I...