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Genuine question... Insulation on the pipes? Is this something that is done nowadays? None of the copper pipes in my house have insulation.

Perhaps I wasnt clear as it looks like JG speedfit are plastic connectors? I just used copper pipe and brass compression fittings from Wickes. These ones to be precise: https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brass-Compression-Straight-Coupling---15mm-Pack-of-2/p/421409#

I used Wickes own brand.

Hi all, After replacing some floorboards over the weekend I managed to plant a screw into a 15mm central heating copper pipe (dont ask! - it was the very last screw as well!). I had a couple of spare 15mm compression coupler fittings handy and was able to do a quick repair using the couplers...

Hi all, I will shortly be redecorating a bedoom and am looking for some advise on what product to use on the ceiling. I was in Wickes today and couldn't find anything except regular emulsion. The ceiling has dimpled artex. It has some minor cracks which I am expecting to be able to cover up...

*Cringe* Thanks again

Ok crap, I just read up and have learned something new. Can't believe I have gone this long without understanding the significance of the voltage rating on a lamp. Embarrassing I guess I have just always picked up a bulb from the shop which are always standard 240v. Now they are quite hard...

It's a 100w/110v lamp. I thought that as long as it is 100w (which is the max for the fitting) I would be Ok?

Yeah, that's not a huge problem. I only bought a cheap dimmer switch so don't mind replacing it. I am going down a bit of a wormhole looking at my options. I see that some of these LED units come with thier own remote control allowing you to dim, change colour etc. I had no idea there were...

Thanks all. Think I will consider switching for an LED fixing as suggested.

Hi all, I have a plain and simple 100w max light fitting in a spare room. I am just about to renovate it to be a nursery so thought it would be a good time to install a dimmer switch. The fitting originally had a 100w bulb which I found hummed a lot. After some googling I found this was not...

Thanks for the reply.

Hi all, I have a Bosch Classixx 1200 Express washing machine. Its got to be at least 12 years old (it came wit the house!) but has been a very solid work horse but hasn't had any regular maintenance/cleaning. I have been having some problems recently with the fabric softener not draining from...

Thanks for the help guys, looks like I have a few options. I'll have to get lifting that floor to see what's what. Also special thanks to @flameport , I found your website yesterday when researching this and found it very useful.

Ah, I think I understand what you mean. Something like this?:

As above, I need access to the adjacent socket to do this right?

I need two sockets (the next one in the ring) to do this correct? I want to avoid lifting carpets/floors in other rooms.

I'm pretty sure they are under the floor (not lifted carpet yet)

Interesting. Thank you. Do you have a link for this item? I can't seem to find it.

Hi everyone, I have an upcoming project that I would like some advise on please... I am going to be redecorating a bedroom which only has one double socket at present. I would like to add an additional two double sockets on different walls. My initial thought was that I would do a nice and...