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    Additional socket

    I thought that... and thought it was a stupid question to post.. but I'd be buggered fishing unless I went in the loft I suppose
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    Additional socket

    New build upstairs and need to add a socket like the picture. She won't let me pull the skirting out to do it.. (I know out of zone) but I wouldn't be able to fish around that corner would I? Nothing the otherside so can't piggy back TIA Mark
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    Lightening bolts into wall, for Awning

    Thanks Woody !
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    Lightening bolts into wall, for Awning

    Thanks John, it will only be extended during calm sunny days so hopefully we won't have any issues.
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    Lightening bolts into wall, for Awning

    It is John 3mtr with an out reach of 2.5mtr.
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    Lightening bolts into wall, for Awning

    Morning Gents, I'm about to mount an awning on a new build.. so brick-insulation-breeze block. The fitter in work said to use these.. https://www.forgefix.co.uk/Products/lightning-bolt---hex-head I just wanted to double check as I don't need it falling down ! It needs 6 of the fixings so the...
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    Limestone pavers

    Hi all, I need to drill some M8 holes in my limestone pavers, it is to anchor a pergola. What bit would you recommend? And would you use a smaller bit 1st then an 8mm? Many thanks Mark
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    Garage Ceiling

    It does have insulation in, I thought it may be the pipes also. So you think it's a lost cause?
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    Garage Ceiling

    Hi all, We bought a new build and the boiler is in the garage. But it is right underneath our bedroom, and so when it is on it wakes us up. I was going to get 2 sheets of 50mm insulated plasterboard and screw them above in the space above the boiler. You can see it in the pictures.. It is...
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    Flex or Twin and Earth

    I've got 50mtrs of 1.5mm flex over.. will this be ok
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    Flex or Twin and Earth

    Hi all.. Just a query.. fitting spotlights in the garage soffit... I have been told to use 1.5mm flex... but I thought I should use 1.5mm twin and earth.. I see the benefit of using flex.. would that be okay ?
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    Garage downlights

    Hi all.. Missus wants downlights outside the garage, I'm ok wiring the actual lights just wondering how you would go about getting power to them etc.... and I know this is a really simple job for a proper spark! Few picks.. the DB is in the garage aswell.
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    CCTV via LOFT

    So this.. which is all next day and UK distributor.
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    CCTV via LOFT

    I've been quoted £450 for installation of 2 x 5mps Hikvision cameras with DVR and monitor.. what do you think? Other than that it's buy the set up myself, drill each side of the house and run the cables, but the DVR would have to be plugged in the 5amp socket in the loft and I'd have to use a...
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    Gable End Question

    Thanks Woody.. I'm getting them out to look at it.
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    Gable End Question

    New Build pal.. it's brick and mortar and timer framed roof joists
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    Gable End Question

    Thanks Woody.. does it look okay though the way they have done it ?
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    Gable End Question

    Hi, I'm still having issues with the front bedroom getting cold at the front of the house, if you look at the picture it is directly below where the gable end is.. I got in the loft last night and it looks like it is just brick then a slab of insulation.. whereas the side gables are brick...
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    CCTV via LOFT

    Yeah.. I don't want the cameras too high and can get easy access to both sides of the house in the loft.. so I'll drill through each side and drop two cables down each, bring down and split to either side of the house. Thanks for your help pal.. any CCTV systems you would recommend? I was...
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    CCTV via LOFT

    Just got up.. the gable end at the front I can access.. question though this is above my little boys room that is always cold and we have fought to no avail with Morris homes.. looking at the pictures it's just brick then insulation.. shouldn't that also have breeze block?
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