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    New drill set ? For a sparky

    the brushless should allow batteries to last longer, have a bit more power, maybe a bit smaller and of course wont need replacement brushes if used a lot - and if possible to replace easily I tried to get all brushless - BUT made the mistake thinking that on dewalt XT meant brushless and it didnt
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    Roofing quote advice

    as mentioned in previous post 12sq mtrs only 3 sides done
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    Roofing quote advice

    Whats a possible cost - is it a written quote with exactly what they are planning to do how did you find the roofers, recommendation, done work previously , or from a website like trust a trader or check a trade are you getting more quotes whats the payment terms what 3 walls are they...
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    New drill set ? For a sparky

    ok, what tools do you have now ??? And you said that you planned to work with some self employed sparkies which means you would be expected to have all your own tools as they probably wont provide those - its difficult but , buy good quality and then you only buy once the kit i was given in...
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    New drill set ? For a sparky

    just read your other post, not sure what more you expect here now ????????? - seems like a lot of replies and they often derail - but do come back on track , if you reply with your shortlist and summarise the post and what more you want i thought you wanted a dril bit set - sorry about that i...
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    New drill set ? For a sparky

    Note, i'm a DIYer , but have done a lot of work over the last few years drill bits i have found the bosch multipurpose drill to cover nearly all my drilling , used in all sorts of brick, block and even into a lintel , which had metal as well (without the need for hammer), hanging loads of...
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    New build layout, is this typical?

    that was part of our issue - no local plan , so loads and loads of development on some of the best agriculture land , in fact i think its only just been approved and released - waiting since at least 2017 when we moved here
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    But the diagram posted earlier - works if 2 way switches
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    New build layout, is this typical?

    check out the location you are thinking of very carefully - maybe join some of the local social media groups - near me, they now have a lot flooding and sewerage problems , one estate has been refused connection (although the builders did connect) and until the estate public sewage system is...
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    which is how the diagram is drawn by @EFLImpudence as far as i can see - both switches in ON position - only ambient lights will be on if ambient lights switch to off and downligts OFF - then they will both will be off - providing the downlight switch is OFF if the downlight switch is ON , then...
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    i had started to answer , asking if 2 way switches as well - so an L2 with an actual screw connection , but i see @EFLImpudence has provided the drawing i was making for you so long as 2 way switches
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    2-gang light switch - how to make one circuit switch on the other?

    picture of the inside of the switch wiring - it maybe as simple as just adding a loop in the switch do you have a multimeter and know how to use it - so you can identify the switch live and the live the switch may already be using a common live for both lights
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    Car leakage battery ?

    yep, thats the exact results i had - in fact i only just deleted all the votage measurement - take the car out for 10mile run and it was back up , then a few days later - low voltage warning garage, aid they did a full battery test and alternator test & said the battery was fine , and did not...
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    Car leakage battery ?

    is this a new car battery just fitted - if so take it back - or is the battery over 5 years old , as mine was t may not be leakage but the inability for a cell to hold charge
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    Car leakage battery ?

    How old is the battery , mine was doing that and needed replacing
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    Replace landing light fixture. Wiring.

    Yep, the live and neutral are loop in and out it looks like a straight forward ceiling rose - with Live/neutral/earth in and then a loop out for live/neutral and earth to the next light fitting then a cable live goes to the switch and a switched live returns not sure i follow the 2 way switch...
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    Additional CU

    plus if you do not have already , maybe use RCBO - i wish i had those , only had a trip twice , BUT takes out half the CU, although at the time the electrician fitted 2017-8ish ours i think he quote for the rcbo something like £75-£100 each or something like that
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    photo of the wall sockets may help here how many cables connected to the OUTPUT of the distribution amp - 2way 4way 6way 8 way |? maybe a photo can you find the same number of wall connectors in the house ? do you have a multimeter you could with a multimeter - disconnect ALL the cables from...
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    that would be a different connection on the tv - i would expect a normal coax connection = push fit and a screwin connection for the sat how is the TV connected up see the sockets here
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    Where on earth is my roof aerial?

    maybe you have a really strong signal and the cable is picking some up - unlikely But if you dont have an aerail on the roof/chimney/walls or in the loft and the amp is there - then one way would be on one foo the TV's thats working fne disconnect all the cables on the output from the booster...
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