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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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    Spur from light switch

    there is no neutral there for the light ?
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    Gift horses ..

    Personally I make sure all cables are not wound with a highish current Saw that go up in smoke quite a few times Both in workshops
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    Blocking off an unused 13 amp double socket

    if you are covering with a blanking plate then its still accessable then you could just use some 30A connector strips - available from toolstation and screwfix for under £1 Personally the plug inserts maybe ok if covering up the socket so children CANNOT reach - but a lot of research says these...
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    Gift horses ..

    i would check the cable for any splits or melting and the insulation - also for continuity - insulation resistance may be useful i would cut the plug off and replace it and also check the sockets - looks very used and probably abused personally i would bin it my self and get a new one - as you...
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    Gift horses ..

    ???
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    Grid switch fuse wiring help

    are you then hardwiring the appliances into a connector , cutting off the PLUG - OR will they be plugged In toi a socket attached to each grid switch ?
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    Boiler installer modified external wall of flat without warning

    I cannot provide any further info If nothing is in quote about the work to be carried out not sure where that leaves you I’m sure my old one from around 2010 did mention both the flue making good with brickwork which may not match 100% the old 1904 bricks but they would endeavour to get a near...
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    Boiler installer modified external wall of flat without warning

    the engineers did tell me on 2 occasions when changing boilers what would be necessary - particularly the condensate and where they would need to put it - This was ALL at the time of the quote and what would be involved , in 1 case , replacement of a 40year old boiler and new flue position and...
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    Dishwasher install advice

    you could swap for a socket, possibly But then how far out will the plug come out and so will the dishwasher still fit in ? or cut the plug off - supposed to NOT invalidate warranty - but then i guess if an issue you will have a discussion maybe agument with the supplier wheres thew cable for...
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    My Builder is digging out for my extension and dumping tons of earth on my back lawn Neighbours are complaining.

    that will probably need to be held back by some sort of structure , maybe even a small wall - otherwise rainfall etc will just cause additional issues to neighours, and movement of the earth over the fence anyway and under and across his lawn
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    Fujifilm Cameras

    EDIT - interesting , just got the flag other replies !!!!!! anyway just beaware = with that Aperture range you may need to lower the speed and not hand hold in some light - although the IS should be able to go lower then the normal - old fashioned rule of thumb 1/focal-lenght guide if you can...
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    Curcuit tripping after connecting to plug socket

    try a different socket are you cnnecting correctly maybe some pictures in case not following anything plugged into the socket
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    Adding PIR to outside light

    yep should be = Earth maybe needed in PIR depending on class
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    Dremel for kids?

    be carful with visor - i have a couple from screwfix and they are great - BUT i was doing some drilling and channelling with varios tools and the DUST blows UP the visor onto my face have a watch of some rag 'n' brown videos - he goes around hes town and collects loads of waste wood
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    Dremel for kids?

    dremel also comes with the attachment , that should be fine , i have 7yr old grand child who has used - only once PPP would be a must - and also what is it you plan to do with the dremel I purchased a kit off amazon when it was down from almost £200 to £125 great kit has various attachments...
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    wiring up a lighting photocell without a neutral wire?

    it does not say anything about charging a battery in the PDF data sheet it says
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    wiring up a lighting photocell without a neutral wire?

    as far as i can see no neutral required, uses a battery...
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    trying to buy something and chat and phones useless RANT

    decided to buy the apple pods 4 with ANR - had my sons over weekend
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    Xmas light snap fix

    ebay and other sites do extension leads - so you may make use of those if its the same fitting Assuming the actual supply has not been damaged by the wires being shorted out and pluged in Just an example - never used them and just a quick google search - so you may find better value with a...
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