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    Shallow plasterboad boxes?

    OK, the plasterboard is currently off the wall after a water leak soaked it. It's being replaced by the freeholder's contractor and I spied the opportunity to get another socket in. How should I go about this? I'm thinking: 1. Chase hole ready for box 2. Put plastic conduit in place from...
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    Shallow plasterboad boxes?

    OK, so assuming I chase out some of the concrete block, should I still use a plasterboard box? I assume I should use conduit to take the cables behind the plasterboard and down below the floor? Thanks!
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    Shallow plasterboad boxes?

    I plan to add a double socket to a wall which is plasterboard with a gap behind it and then concrete block. I have ~22mm from the face of the block to the surface of the plasterboard. Are there any shallow dry wall / plasterboard sockets out there or will it have to be a metal box fixed to the...
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    Fitting a timer to an electric towel rail

    Hmmmmm, maybe not...
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    Fitting a timer to an electric towel rail

    Agreed but it'll be in the cupboard next to the bathroom so it's not a big issue!
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    Fitting a timer to an electric towel rail

    I would like to have my electric towel rail turn on and off at specified times so I plan to fit a timer to it. It's rated 400 watts and is on its own circuit from the consumer unit with a switched fused outlet in a surface mounted box outside of the bathroom. I plan to do the work myself so...
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