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Yep is wired directly into the old socket - its seems my simple thinking maybe wrong - I would have to google a lot of the abbreviations :) Thanks though guys - should it be a fused spur socket then??? Id like a double socket but not sure if there is a fused double switched spur??

Hi all I already have a professionally installed double socket in the attic - done when the house was re-did about 9 years ago That double socket has its own "switch" on the consumer unit (rcd i think its called) Anyway all I want to do is put another doube socket closer to the hatch Ive...

Thanks all - ive seen those SMART ones mentioned quite a bit - thanks for the info will start looking into

Hi all Just started to look at getting a new single storey extension on the back of a 1930s semi An option is to install some bi-folding doors - recently did my own front door and after researching loads you get a feel of which makes are the best and which are better value Is there any best...

Thanks for the responses - as there is a cill there already (I think thats a cill anyway with the door frame sitting on top pretty much at finished floor level) I will probably get a cill. The problem I have at the mo is that I cant measure the brick to brick height without taking out the door...

Hi all Just been taking apart my old front door......basically im trying to measure things up so I can order a rockdoor soon. I realise now why my door is draughty.....there are unfilled gaps in the existing door frame. Will have to fill with newspaper for the time being to keep the missus...

Anybody have any advice .....im still fancying the oil based piloite just for the front of the house but dont want to cause issues internally.....some recommend it and some dont when searching on here - its a tough one

Hi all Im just about to paint the house again but this time rather than Sandtex I want to try something new. The Sandtex Smooth White only lasts around three years and then starts to look grubby. The next door neighbours all have a similar problem. I dont have the time to paint every few years...

Hi all Im getting prices together for new UPVC Frames for the front of a 1930s semi (two large bay windows and a smaller window) - we are hoping to go triple glazed to limit traffic noise in the front of house. Our present windows are very old and most if not all the panes are misted up on the...

Hi all Just thinking of getting new windows and doors in the front of the house Only recently starting doing some research - I do like the idea of rockdoor although prices are high it would seem Im also thinking I could install the door myself - its seems fairly straight forward but I would...

Hi all Its the time to paint the exterior of our 1930s semi again Normally we use Sandtex Smooth White but want to try something different The front especially needs doing every three years - now I have a baby kicking about I dont have the time for painting the house like I used too...

Was hoping for a straight swap..... but no doubt its not going to fit that easily Any big messing with pipes would probably put me right off tbh

Hi all Im on a drive to at least try to make house a bit more efficient As well as loft insulation etc now thinking of replacing two radiators to start with in the living room Both nearly 2m long We had the boiler replaced 7 years ago but not the rads The rads must be 20+ years...

Managed to get up the attic today to see what transformers are on these bathroom lights I could explain but I think a photo would be best Not sure what any of that means but am I right in thinking that the bulb to be used with this transformer should be in the range of 20-60w...

Original halogen lamps were 50w each Replaced these with 9w (total) 3x3watt led in each bulb Both had mr16 base (like this) with just two prongs http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mr16&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Amr16 Doubt if Ill replace for a long...

Might be a stupid question Fitted some low voltage LED lamps to existing bathroom spotlights about 8 months ago All seemed fine however sometimes had a slight flickering with them Anyway 1 by 1 the LED lights are going out - 2 recently and today a third has gone out The bathroom is...

Got a similar problem in the kitchen myself I think its mainly due to the high humidity (no extractor) and the fact we didnt use the right paint for this type of use We did put some mist coats on - (watered down paint) but I think in my case as it can get steamy it peals anyway Im...

No I dont think the cistern is lagged at all The only thing I think that is lagged is the hot water water storage which I guess is 6ft or so below the cold water tank