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    What can I replace this with?

    Feels like a lot of work to cut out sections for all this stuff. Could I use a decent case which has a compartment for each bit type e.g. wood bits, metal bits, etc. it will just mean that I’d have to look through that compartment for the bit I am after. I wanted to avoid chucking all of it...
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    What can I replace this with?

    This is my go-to for any jobs where I might need to drill/screw. It has all the common bits and I replace them when required. I have lots of other bits that are just stashed in a tote and I only go there if the size isn’t in this case. This case has given up. How can I replace this setup...
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    Blanking plate

    This is my garage consumer unit. I can put in lots of those individual blanking plates but was wondering if there’s a combined blanking insert that I can buy and how do I know if it’s compatible with this CU. Thanks in advance.
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    Concreting this section

    Could I buy the aggregate on its own and mix with sand and cement that I already have? Or not worth it?
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    Concreting this section

    Can I use my existing bags of sand in some way? Also, do I need to use MOT1 and crush it down?
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    Concreting this section

    I’ve got around 8 bags of building sand and 3 of cement. I was considering paving slabs for this section but perhaps, I should concrete it. Can I have some advice and instructions for this please. Thanks in advance.
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    Paving slabs on soil

    Having a rethink on this. I’ve got 8 bags of sand and 3 cement. Can I mix these or add some ballast to fill this space in instead?
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    Extractor fan wiring

    One more - before you head for your well earned nap :) - can I do something with this or the light switch to get an over-run on the fan? I appreciate that is what timer fans are for...
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    Extractor fan wiring

    Thanks and all and especially @pete01. As suggested. I removed the live from the fan side and everything now works correctly. Are we saying the live on the feed side is required or is that superflous here too? I don't plan to change it now as it is working! Just interested to understand.
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    Extractor fan wiring

    Will report back shortly @pete01. Thanks again :)
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    Extractor fan wiring

    It's definitely a standard fan. He showed me the box for the fan. I will remove the live on the fan side and isolate. Presumably, the incoming live has no function either? I can leave in the switch terminal but interested to understand.
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    Extractor fan wiring

    It's in my sisters house and they had a ceiling fan replaced with a in-line fan. Apparently, they had a similar issue previously too. She wasn't to precise about the issue previously but it sounded like the fan and light switch didn't work as they should.
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    Extractor fan wiring

    Would this be by design or a fault in how it’s wired into the fan?
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    Extractor fan wiring

    Can I get some advice with this please. It’s connected to an inline fan (no timer) in the attic and I’d rather rewire it here, than climb into the loft. Let me explain the situation. I have this fan switch outside the bath. Here is the wiring: The cables at the top are coming from the...
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    Dealing with a mangled brad nail

    40mm 18gauge nails.
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    Broken strap (on an inline extractor fan) (Ed.)

    Yes, was thinking the same... The weight of the rigid 150mm duct has caused it to snap. I need to find a way to lift that up and rest it on something, as that will close the gap. I can then run some duct tape over it.
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    Broken strap (on an inline extractor fan) (Ed.)

    Called them this morning. They don't carry spare parts! I am looking at a repair job on this and would welcome any suggestions that you may have please. Thanks again.
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    Broken strap (on an inline extractor fan) (Ed.)

    Any ideas how I can repair or replace this strap on a 150mm extractor please? It’s no longer under warranty.
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    Blocking this up

    I've never skimmed. Plasterboard and easifill is the closest I have got. Should I block up and then plasterboard perhaps?
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    Blocking this up

    Had another thought - could I stick one of those bricks at the bottom and then mount the bottom edge of the plasterboard to that and the top corners already have some exposed bricks. Perhaps I can get a tube of Stixall to fix the brick and then the plasterboard to the bricks too? I can then...
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