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My wooden posts are leaning (rot) and need repairing I plan to use a repair spur but not sure whether to go with Concrete or Steel Repair spurs (Wickes links below) 1. In 2024, which is better material 2. How long should the steel last in terms of years? Wickes Fence Concrete Repair Spur -...

Thanks John. You're advice has been brilliant throughout the thread. Never noticed that you're also called 'JW' :giggle:

It's the camera. It's not as colourful in real life :mrgreen: Thanks This method of ceiling construction is incredible. Far superior, stronger and durable than standard PB. Assuming the metal is galvanised, this is better than wooden laths (not susceptible to damp, rot, insect attack etc)...

Thanks. Do you know how it's constructed. Is the metal laths hung and then plastered?

Can anyone tell me how my ceiling is constructed? eg what materials were used? Picture is from the other side of ceiling as seen in the loft The material is very solid.. And it seems to have metal mesh embedded in it

Thanks. So are you saying that JW was muddying the waters? :mrgreen: I've changed CU's before.. It's easy work. Will stick to the original plan though of just replacing two rcbo's That would be a right bargain.. No, TLC are selling MK RCBO's for £14.40. I already have two, so remaining...

123+ is perfect 1. Remove any rust by sanding. 2. Clean rad to remove dust, grease etc 3. Use a rust converter on the previously rusty area. 4. Prime previously rusty area with Zinsser Cover stain 5. Use bullseye 123+ to prime entire rad 6. Finish with top coat (personally, I would go...

So is the following correct? Either 1. Change the existing Type AC RCD for a 63Amp Type A 30mA RCD? Cost £47.74 Or 2. Replace all of the existing MCB's with RCBO's Cost £43.20 Option 2 is the most cost effective and it would free up space on the consumer unit. While I'm there, I might as...

Very underrated poster.. That's a big advantage. Also, looks like I have room for the RCBO's

Great shout! Will check this out. I will have to call and find out. Compact screams pricier though. Oh are you saying the following.. Assuming there's space in the CU 1. Get 1x 6A and 1x 32A RCBO. Then install this on the left side of the CU. 2. On the right hand side use the existing RCD...

I'm planning to only uograde the lighting curcuits from standard MCB's to RCBO's because currently I have no RCD protection to any of the lighting circuits. I only found out about this when adding a new light to my uninhabitable loft area. I will all of the other circuits e.g. Ring and...

Could that be partly down to cost and lack of understanding on the clients part? I remember a few years back, i got a consumer unit changed and the spark suggested RCBO instead of the basic RCD/MCB combo. At the time, I didn't really understand the benefit and flinched when i saw the cost..

Use the grinder to remove the bottom tile, the cemented top one or both? Do you have to do any making good after? E.g. with mortar

Do any roofers have any suggestions as I need to get the job done today.

Great will pick up a couple of these then MK 6 Amp Type A - B Curve RCBO I take back what i said about the electrician as it was compliant at the time.

Not sure that's wise. If the RCD trips then all of the circuits in the house won't work and finding the faulty circuit will be difficult. If anything, I guess I could install another RCD And have one lighting circuit and one ring main on this.. Would be cheaper too. The electrician who...

They are not nailed in.

Planning to remove existing MCB's and install 2x RCBO's for the lighting circuit as these circuits currently do not have RCD protection. Before doing the job I have a couple if queries 1. The other MCB's e.g. sockets/cooker are RCD protected, so can i leave these and just install 2x new...

How would you remove the bottom coarse of tiles when the tiles above are cemented into the ridge and won't budge?

Thank you. So, i should swap the two lighting MCB's for RCBO's And i can leave the other MCB's because they are RCD protected?