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Well that is exactly it, but my front door is also fairly new and I dont have to keep the handle firmly up to lock it. My wife actually struggles and she needs to put a lot of force to keep it up, she is tiny little thing.

I had a locksmith replace my door gearbox as it was broken(inc strip for 3 point lock) Previously I had to life the handle, let it got and lock the door with the key. Now, I have to lift the handle all the way up, push it up really hard and only then the key turns and locks the door. If I let...

Hi I have Yale 3 star lock (anti snap one) which is stuck. 1. My door is currently open 2. I have removed the screw the holds the lock 3. My key is stuck in the cylinder. I can move it between 12 and 3 oclock, bot not beyond this 4. I cannot remove the cylinder for the door lock I think I am...

The cables go directly to both switches and they have live current. Yes, the circuit is RCD protected. Switching it off at the box, the current disappeared. Hence I know that is the light circuit. Thanks for all the help.

I only have the copies available on the Registry website. Is there a way to obtain original title deeds? I don't know what B is referring, too. I assume it refers to any wall with "inward T", otherwise it is a party wall. All it says is this "The Western boundary is affected by an inward T...

Well, exactly, so I am pretty sure the map is wrong. But I thought, maybe, there is some odd rule in British planning where they just swap directions around haha :P

The arrow points toward North. Yes, the title plan shows W on the right, which it should be East. Right? Or am I being an IDIOT?

Hi I have an issue with the retaining wall that retains my neighbours land. It's cracking. I had a look at my title deed, which states (a) The walls and/or fences indicated on the said plan by an internalletter "T" are included in the Conveyance hereby made and shall belongto the Purchaser...

Yes it does. Here is the image: I may actually buy a fresh junction box, this seems to be from the middle ages. So I need to get T+E cable from this junction box to the Light Fixture and then another T+W to the existing switch bu change it to 2gang switch?

Thanks. If I coonect it to the junction box that is feeds this particular circuit, can I then turn this 1gang 2 way switch into 2gang?

Hi everyone! I would like to install outdoor wall light by the front door, controlled by a switch in my small porch. I have two ceiling lights in the porch controlled by a 1 gang 2 way switch (other switch for these lights is in the main front corridor). This is the switch wiring. Now, I...

Hi I have two extractor fans in the bathroom which the ducting that goes into my attic and towards a fascia (but not actually through the fascia, just the space) This is the photo Now naturally I am worried that all that moist air from the bathroom is finding its way back to my attic. I...

terracota pots it is then

I have access to vomiting bowls at the hospital I am working at, they are made from recycled cardboard. Would they be OK? Would definitely be cheap, i.e. free.

ha, I did not pay attention to the drawing, just the degrees I suppose any fire rated cover would do?

I know the answer for this already...but since I know a bit of electric DIY, would it be OK for me just to turn this into a socket myself?

Hi everyone I have these lights installed in my bathroom: https://www.ukelectricalsupplies.com/click-inceptor-micro-led-7w-cool-white-with-chrome-bezel.htm It does say on the website "FlameGuard technology for maintained protection in 30, 60 and 90 minute Fire-Rated ceilings" Is it OK to...

No, just one in the loft. Alternatively, I could make a socket where the spur is now and use extension cord

No. This makes sense, thanks

In this case, would it be possible for me to get a sparky and turn this into socket and extend it to the loft?