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    Pushfit stop end on heating circuit

    Yup, had no problems with them. You can get copper ones, but still use rubber 'o' rings... My whole water and heating is plastic (oldest fitting is 12years) Any plastic fittings should be more than 1m from the boiler. As they are stop ends, hot water will not be flowing through them...
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    Flush Illuminated Bathroom Mirror

    The L.E.D. ones don't really provide much in the way of useful light, from the ones that I've seen. I couldn't find a flush mount light up mirror I fitted a mirror that had two fluorescent tubes in. It was wasn't meant for flush fitting but the wall behind was batten and board, so there...
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    Gas cookers- what makes to avoid.

    My AEG hob is 15 years old and the only reason I'm changing it is to remodel the kitchen with a range. The Bosch oven was changed at 12years
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    where and what to buy, net based dvr CCTV system

    Cheers.. Net viewing isn't going to be the main use, it just makes sense to have it and on the odd occasion, use it. This caught my eye... http://planet.farnell.com/email/cpc/WebOffers/jan_0309alp.htm Hard to find anything with these features for this price
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    Multiple 2way switching

    makes sense, cheers
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    Which is better? MR16 or GU10 lights?

    the GU10 dimmable CFLi's work very well imo http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/MGGU11D.html
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    Spur - best way to connect to supply socket

    You can take a spur from the ring by way of a junction box. Not being able to terminate three conductors in the back of a socket is usually that they are not stripped long enough and/or the existing two are buckled from the previous termination. Freshly strip them, and try again
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    Spur - best way to connect to supply socket

    No reason why three 2.5mm conductors should not fit into one terminal hole and be retained. Remove the grub screw from the terminal (don't lose it), make sure the cables are stripped long enough so that they hit the back of the hole (but there is still sufficient insulation where it comes past...
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    Multiple 2way switching

    QUICK REPLY ! Ah yes, conduit and "singles" That's gotta be better than six 4cores ! 6x4core = 24 conductors and 6xthick outer sheathing. 6x3singles + 1 earth = 19 conductors and conduit. As for the "alternative", any chance of a schematic ? Thanks
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    Multiple 2way switching

    Working out the kitchen lights, I'll have 6 lighting zones. Probably look to use the MK grid system for 6 switches. I was looking to extend the switching capability to the other side of the kitchen near the back door. As is usual a 4core cable between the individual switches would suffice...
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    where and what to buy, net based dvr CCTV system

    Is this all i'm going to get from anyone ? "i use the samsung dvr" model, link ? "try copp security! :wink:" Trade only
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    where and what to buy, net based dvr CCTV system

    something like a Swann DVR4-NET http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224962&DOY=15m10 Not sure maplin is the best place to buy this? Is, in fact, the Swann DVR4-NET any good ? Will need remote net monitoring Thanks in advance
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    How to avoid FSCs above worktop for appliances below?

    Does this include if it's on an opposite wall ?
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    immersion timer and booster

    Agreed, perhaps not them exact two :-/ just found this
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    immersion timer and booster

    just what i was after too, but what an ugly piece of kit if it cant be hidden well (as in my case) probably go for a digital timer and separate boost switch on a double back box
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    Any recommendations for LED downlights in a reception

    From experience; 2400K quite yellow-ish good for living room 2700K seems about right for my kitchen (whiter than i thought they would be - see above link) 4000K very white then upwards to blue-ish to purple - then ultra-violet :lol: The colour temperature is a better indication of...
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    Any recommendations for LED downlights in a reception

    if you clicked on my link above, you'd find at least one place
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    Any recommendations for LED downlights in a reception

    Both led and Compact fluorescent have moved on and you can get different colour temperatures (2400K yellowish I'd use gu10 fittings as you can always change the bulbs to Halogen/led/cfl if necessary as they all come in GU10 fittings. You just have to make sure they are open back or...
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    Broken circuit or LED?

    if the unit actually works, leave it be i say
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