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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Reasonable natural light. Just makes sense to be able to isolate it separately for replacement/cleaning.
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    We have been here 20+ years. No idea when the CU went in. I must have done a basic check on what does what at some point. I add notes to the paper when I find things like sockets in the kitchen on different circuits. This MCB has tripped over the years when incandescent light bulbs have popped...
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Piece of paper out of shot with circuit functions.
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Don't think it is RCD protected?
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Yes. House is extended sideways. The 16A is the old part of the house and outside lights. Newer 'wing' is on a 6A.
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    OP here. I am going to fit an isolator switch. Makes sense if the fan needs replacing or cleaning. Fused or non-fused? Circuit is on a 16A MCB
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    Preferred method for new plasterboard

    DIYer Professional skim is the best option. I have used your suggested option to patch in a bricked up door and other jobs. Paper tape and powdered easifill. Pretty much invisible join. Also have a look at fibafuse tape. Self adhesive mesh tape for jointing. Aluminium corner tape works well...
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    Shower Power Booster

    If you are only looking to boost one outlet, then it goes on the pipe going to that outlet. If you want to boost all outlets, it goes on the cylinder output. Plugged into normal wall socket. I have one under my sink for Washing machine, etc, so used that. Depending on your layout, you may need...
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    Shower Power Booster

    Presume you mean these things? https://showerpowerbooster.co.uk/ I have an automatic one on a kitchen tap hot feed. Works well. In hindsight, I would have bought the double pack and boosted all the HW. We have a fortic tank (cold and hot in one) in the loft which is not suitable for normal...
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    What has a window got to do with an isolation switch? Intrigued :)
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Thanks both. Not a rental. Just want to do the job properly.
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    New bathroom fan. Isolator required?

    Refurbing our spare bathroom. No extractor fan fitted and want to add one. I have run 3 core and earth from the lighting circuit (MF Wago box) to near where the fan will be. Should I be adding a 3 pole isolator? I intend to fit a fan with a timer. The fan in the other bathroom doesn't have an...
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    Best paint for a white bath panel please

    Cheap DIY bath panel https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/diy-bath-panel.541350/#post-4580007
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    Bathroom lighting layout and extractor

    Thanks Flameport I didn't know that maintenance free meant no screws terminals. I do now :)
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    Bathroom lighting layout and extractor

    Thanks chaps. Presume I could fit a cover to the rose and then run a cable from that to a MF junction box? I have a mixed box of Wagos. Flex or flat for the fan or doesn't it matter? Currently flex from the rose to the lights. Yes. Was thinking about fitting smaller downlights. I do want...
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    Bathroom lighting layout and extractor

    Took a false T&G ceiling down and forgot to note where the 3 downlights were. False ceiling is to hide the coombed ceiling at the external wall. Gave pretty good light except over the sink for shaving, etc. All lights quite new. Binned the old R50 spots in the last couple of years. Existing...
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    Modular tool storage system for inside a wardrobe cupboard

    Drawers are useful for small tools. Screwdrivers, pliers, etc. Do you have the drawers for the wardrobe? The bases may need reinforcing. Plastic boxes are useful. And keep kit dry if in a shed I have power tools in some. Also separate boxes for plumbing, electrical, small garden tools, etc...
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    Loft insulation and boarding choices

    I saw the Dial legs when I bought my genuine Loft Legs. Don't think they are as strong. Don't look it. No cutting to get the boards to fit the legs. Or to get them into the loft The B&Q loft boards are small enough, you could possibly miss a board when you come to obstacles. Each board 1.2M x...
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    Loft insulation and boarding choices

    You said 'No Loft Legs' on Screwfix forum :giggle: Seriously, Loft legs (Toolstation) and loft flooring packs (B&Q) for DIY. Easy to get the boards into the loft No cutting. Bit of pilot drilling and screwing You may find the condensation improves once insulation is in if it is poor now.
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    Hedge vandalism?

    I get this on occasion. No damage that I have noticed. I don't normally spot them until hedge cutting time. Most of our hedge borders a cul-de-sac of 6 houses. Not seen any since a family with a teenage lad moved out. Laziness? Better than dropping it on the path? Hiding beer cans from family...
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