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Well i can only speak for myself.. And imo electrics is easy. I went from being afraid of a switch.. To rewiring house and changing consumer units. Saving thousands. The hardest part is crawling in attics, fishing cables, chasing walls, lifting T&G boards.. All things non-electric Youtube...

I asked whether JW was muddying the waters.. Was told to just crack on with original plan of changing MCB's for RCBO's. So did that. Okay, no problem.. Will re-read the thread and do the recommended test. After that, I am closing this case.

Plenty of great vids on YouTube to 'safely' learn how to do basic domestic electrical work. I used to be like OP.. Afraid to come near a switch. Then I learned that its all fear mongering. Keep the masses afraid of electrics and it'll keep the sparkies employed.. OP the resources are there...

Wow, never expected to find this thread on the first page :mrgreen: 1x light and 1x Ring MCB's were swapped for RCBO's about a week ago. Easy work. Was i supposed to do some sort of test prior/ after installation? Or can i call this a shut case?

That's how they want you to feel.. If you are scared of electrics, then you'll never attempt any remedial work.. Electrics is easy, you just need confidence and knowledge.

Lightly Hose down driveway. Spray or Pour bleach as undiluted as possible onto moss or whatever you want to clean Leave for a few hours or overnight Pressure wash

For anyone in a similar position 40mm is way to. Short.. As suggested, gone for 75mm deck screws

It's solid as a rock with the 2x bags of postcrete.. I have everything to hand. So will mix with ballast and make the concrete. Pour on top and hopefully that's the end of that.

5 to 6 to 1 ballast to cement. Job done.

What ratio of ballast, sand, water and cement?

What ratio? Sandwich?

Even more? Already used 2x per post.

Thanks Is a 5 x 40mm screw okay or do i need to go bigger/longer?

I need to secure my Overlap fence panel to the timber post Can I use a combination of the following Stainless steel screw 5 x 40mm like this And 3.35 x 65mm round wire nail galvanised

I don't get what you're saying.

Need to backfill concrete post which has been postcreted. I have the following materials and would like to know what would be ideal for back filling 1. Clay - small amount, originally removed for ground 2. Soil with pieces of brick originally removed from ground 3. Ballast 4. Building sand

Yes, it's a real beast. Super solid and thick. This is great info to know. Thanks for the knowledge guys

Concrete post purchased. Brilliant - Many thanks for the tip John.

The Fencemate is made from 2.5mm hot-dip galvanised cold-rolled steel. According to manufacturer you can expect at least 15 years from the material It is lightweight, easier to maneuver and less digging but won't last as long as concrete one.

@^woody^ what say you? Before modern plasterboard, were homes constructed entirely of expanded steel mesh? Looking at my ceiling, I do not see any signs of wooden laths