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Thanks for all the comments guys 19th century option because I already have a burner and an unlimited supply of wood. 20th century option because its already installed in near brand new condition. As soon as either go kaput, I will be investing in 21st century tech ;) Just experimented with...

Many thanks for the replys fellas. Apologies, I meant preheater, not a cylinder! I don't want to send pressurised central heating water through the wood stove. So thought a tank of hot water (or something like a sand battery) would be better/safer. Why a combi boiler... thats what I already...

Thanks buddy. I think I understand. Would something like this work? I would have an automated valve that bypasses the hot water cylinder if the water inside is not hot. ie. because the wood stove hasn't been fired.

Hi guys Just trying to plan the central heating system in my new house. I'll have a combi gas boiler. A standard Central Heating system should look like the attached, correct me if I'm wrong. Is it much of a problem if the hot water cylinder is in the middle of the circuit ie. after 2 rads? I'm...

Hi guys I've got an unused 4mm shower circuit. It is currently switched off at the consumer unit and the shower switch was removed and skimmed over many years ago. Can I excavate the wiring and extend it to the outside of my house where I want to install a 32a commando outlet? Are there any...

Good shout. Will this work?: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saxton-Cordless-Circular-Compatible-Dewalt/dp/B07MVCVCNS

Thanks guys, Will pick up a Mac Allister from screwfix tomorrow. My current project is to make some shelves. usually my requirements are for cutting sheet wood. Thanks again for all the advice

Hi guys Whats the easiest way to tidy this up?: 20210618_170024.jpg - Google Drive It used to be tiled, but they've fallen off. I could make a mould and concrete it. The other option is to deck it but it might require fine cuts. What will be the easiest option? Kind regards CF

Hi guys Please can you help me diagnose this problem?: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1Ab_8DpBVzlzVBz2Zcw4WdGZTy3wXkUC7 Not sure what sort of stone it is, but I painted it using masonry paint last summer and it was ruined within a few weeks. I need some sort of stain blocker before I...

Hey guys So I've done some quick searching on ebay and there are a dozen or so replacement blades for both 160/20 and 165/16 at the £10 mark or less. This gives me the confidence to proceed with either. Screwfix Mac Allister has soft start and a 55mm deep cut, 3mm more than Argos Guild. Are...

Thanks for the comments guys. So basically, the Argos one permits a more mainstream bore size (20mm) and the screwfix one has a more common disc size (165mm). Which one should I give preference to? I note that the screwfix one gives a deeper cut by a few mm too. I dont expect to replace the...

Hi guys I'm finally going to take the plunge on purchasing a circular saw. I need to cut wood maybe once a year and always find myself having to compromise by using a jigsaw, hand saw or electric saw. Both of the following cost £40. Can't justify paying any more given how infrequently I will...

Thanks for all the help guys. Much appreciated. CF

Thanks guys I think I might have sussed out another way to make this work using momentary switches. You can set the sonoff at software level to recognise a momentary switch as an 'ON' signal. The following schematic will allow me to connect both switches with the pre-existing twin and earth...

Thanks for the comments. Other people have measured the voltage and posted the results online. They measured 3.3v at S1 and S2 terminal. Is screened cable the same as unshielded cable inside a pvc jacket? Cheers ES

Sorry, no to which question? Unfortunately the twin and earth is already plastered into the wall between both switches so there is no chance of running new cable. The earth wire is only protected by the pvc jacket. Now your testing me lol. Dry contact switch as in no substantial voltage...

Hi guys My brother in law has bought me a bunch of sonoff mini smart switch modules and invited me round to his house to show me how he has wired them up. Please note the following diagram from the manufacturer to wire a 2 way switch to the smart relay...

You're right. I'm not sure what the socket innards look like but the lights are standard led lights that connect to a led driver and then to the plug. My idea is to put a Sonoff RF in between the led driver and the plug. That way I can control the circuit using WiFi and also using a manual RF...

Thanks buddy but it seems like an expensive solution for something that doesn't have WiFi functionality. A sonoff RF costs a fiver and a RF transmitter fob costs a quid. Granted this requires soldering a reactive push button to the key fob botton.

Get a room you two. I've got news.... I've just unplugged the borrowed neutral and restored the light fitting with its own neutral. Not sure why I even did this, but when I flicked the switch, it worked!!! I'm gobsmacked. There's only 2 things that I did different when installing it back...