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thanks Exedon....my use and mention of iron work was just a lazy attempt at referring to the metal work

Denso exedon, thanks for replies I was assuming that the lower connection would be disturbed hence assuming that I’ll end up replacing the lot and also, just personally, I’ve never been a fan of a large iron work onto plastic/alkathene

Happy new year all ! So my dad has just tried to turn the cold water off using the stop cock in his house to change a tap washer (no isolation valves) but evidently its not having the desired effect and the stop cock has now started to drip a little. I'm not surprised consider the stop cock is...

Just one further point of clarification flameport if i may You mentioned early on in the thread : Would it be acceptable for me to lay the cable and do the donkey work and capture video evidence for his review (photos under the floor) and then he simply does the work on the cable work at the...

good call.....thanks flameport will this be ok for the inside 20A isolation switch that was recommended ? MK Logic Plus 20A 1-Gang DP Control Switch White | Switches | Screwfix.com If so, is there any reason why i can't be fitted into a plasterboard stud wall using one of these : Appleby...

Thanks again flameport ! I'll swap the socket for a unswitched one then (y)

Hi flameport Can you confirm whether if the socket was switched, whether that would be a cause for a fail if NICEIC visit please based on what you mentioned regarding the possibility of overheating/failure ? Reason for asking is that i was looking for a more aesthetically pleasing socket as...

flameport - can i ask why you specifically mention a single unswitched outlet outside please ? Also, what size of cable would be needed for this ? From outside socket to the consumer unit would be around 12m Thanks again for your input (y)

flameport, thanks for the reply and apologies for the delay in responding So where i'm struggling with these additional electrical requirements, is with the fact that the car was supplied with that cable as shown in my photos and If there are other considerations other than the need for just a...

ericmark...wow, thanks for the mega reply but i have to say, you lost me VERY early on ! :confused: i've added some photos of the supplied charging cable so not sure if anything there clarifies anything more for you

Check out my photos recently attached John I've added some photos of the 3 pin lead that comes with the car There is also a fatter lead for when charging off a proper wall box

Thanks for all the replies and input The car manual is pretty light on useful information but i've attached a bunch of photos of the actual charger supplied with the car for use when charging via a 3 pin socket There's plenty of numbers and other stuff mentioned that may be of interest and make...

thanks obnd for the reply (y) So..... one of these.... https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-ip66-13a-2-gang-dp-weatherproof-outdoor-switched-socket/67928 to one of these.... https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-logic-plus-13a-switched-fused-spur-flex-outlet-white/13479 joined with a bit of 2.5mm...

flameport - thanks for the advice and taking the time to reply, much appreciated ! So from what i have described above, would that type of solution only be suitable for an outside socket (except for the cable type mentioned), and to be used for a lawnmower, vacuum etc ? (ie. short usage)...

I've recently taken delivery of a new car which is a PHEV hybrid I've charged it a couple of times from empty from a 3 pin plug and it has taken 5 hours which is an acceptable time for us, albeit having to use an extension lead dangled through the letter box which is a pain :) I don't want the...

Can anyone confirm what IP rating i should be looking at for the following please : 1 : For some downlighters in my garage overhang. Obviously, it is outside, so i guess could be exposed to possible condensation, but it wont have any chance of exposure to rain The overhang is single storey so...

i meant to ask denso, what's your thought on the percentage compaction ? will 100mm compact to 50mm or is that optimistic ?

awesome, thanks again denso !

Bouy / Denso / Blup - cheers guys, much appreciated ! All coming in just over 3t (y)

thanks for the quick reply denso ! (y) do you use a particular online calculator or if not, can you educate me with your maths please ? my head was telling me get 2 bags first, rake it around and if i still needed more, to then order that separately as its free delivery