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    Screwing skirting to wall

    Thanks all it’s old plasterboard walls that were fixed to straps nailed onto old plaster walls, council renovations at the time, so they strapped and sheeted rather than new plaster, so the plasterboard isnt fixed great onto the straps and some of the bottom straps are a little loose so I...
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    Screwing skirting to wall

    Hi I need to screw torus skirting to the walls, so primed mdf would you screw through the recess of the moulding of the skirting (blue) or through the flat of the skirting (red) ? Thanks
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    Cistern capacity in Scotland

    Will leave it for the fitter to come back as I have no strength in my wrists if the adjustment is there Thanks
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    Cistern capacity in Scotland

    Tried that like the old torbeks
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    Cistern capacity in Scotland

    Hi been out of the game for a few years so thought to ask here. My mother got a new wc as part of a medical adaptation and the water level sits around 40mm below the 6l mark and the ball valve won’t adjust for any more water to fill it. So any help ? Thanks
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    Junction box for lights

    Thanks I will get the ones I have used before (screw terminal) I just thought to ask before I went ahead in case times had changed peoples thoughts. And yes access through the Downlight Thanks
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    Junction box for lights

    Hi changing my 12v ceiling down lights to 240v gu10 lamps and I found that the lamps are just connected by connector strip taped over, so in the past I used these Junction box, but just thought to ask if these were still suitable or should I be looking at the push fit version Push fit ? Thanks
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    Ip65 downlights

    Normal 2.4 ceiling, my mother is getting a wet room conversion through the social work and getting a plastic ceiling fitted so thought to fit 4 downlights rather than a central light
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    Ip65 downlights

    Hi looking for recommendations for chrome downlights for a bathroom in a bungalow if it makes any difference? Thanks
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    Add extra light switch

    Anyone fitted these at a ceiling light have any difficulty fitting it ?
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    Add extra light switch

    Till someone flips the switch
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    Add extra light switch

    Thanks I have shelly’s and Aqara controlling my home but she just wanted a switch, so will see what she decides
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    Add extra light switch

    Thanks all suggested the options will let her decide
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    Add extra light switch

    What if no neutral at switch ?
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    Add extra light switch

    Hi daughter has only one switch in her kitchen so none at the outside door coming in so she has to cross the room to switch the light on. So what would I need to look for to add a second switch ( existing wiring at switch or light) ? Thanks
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    impact driver bits

    Thanks everyone for all the helpful replies i will keep them in mind, now don't laugh but i was in plumbfix and this set was out at the counter so just picked it up and will see how it goes bits
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    impact driver bits

    Hi as a casual user can anyone recommend impact bits and any to avoid ? Thanks
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    Plasterboarding over doorway

    Hi had move my new American fridge one unit to the right as doors were a different size so an old cupboard was back on show. So how would you cover this up between worktop and wall unit. I was going to rip 9.5mm off the standards and frame it out but will listen to what is said ? Thanks
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    Earth sleeving Screwfix or toolstation

    Thanks all bought now
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    Earth sleeving Screwfix or toolstation

    Thanks just wondered about different quality as they are around the same price
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