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Its a new build conservatory/ extension. Its blockwork with stud wall, the finished surface being about 40mm, apparently, from the surface of the block. Although the capping will not be seen, it is just from a pride in my own work that I wish it to be as neat as poss. Cheers, TS.

Cheers mate defo studded then.

Ooh, now i gonna show my ignorance. Not sure of the difference. Studs are gonna be put in, plasterboard fitted over the top, then skimmed. :oops:

Cheers 4 tips guys. Its ok not running it on surface, totally agree that would look horrible. The blockwork I am running it on will have a stud wall fixed to it. And as for the metal capping my OSG tells me it does need to be earthed if run less than 50mm below finished surface. Or have I missed...

Hi All, used plastic capping 4 first time yesterday and it was **** The right angles looked rubbish, the nails wouldn't go into the wall (blockwork) it was just a nightmare. Any viewpoints/ tips on the practicality of use would be appreciated. Also, with metal capping, how would i earth the...

Hi all, I need to build a horse stable out of breeze blocks for a friend. The dimensions I have been given are 12' by 12' by 12'. Seems a bit high to me, but there you go. While my brick and block laying skills are reasonable, I feel I need a fair bit of advice on this project. How deep would...

Mr. Bacardi Breezer, perhaps that wasn't the most helpful of replies. Whilst I respect your answers (in general) and the fact that you always contribute to the site, maybe you could have answered the question with a bit more fore-thought. Maybe Breezer, the Geezer wanted a little more help than...

Hi Sparkybird, thanks for your reply. How you doing, and where do you live? Cheers TS.

O.K guys, I guess I asked for this by being a little Tongue-in Cheek with my original post. And thanks for all the tips, I am putting them into practice as we speak. But seriously, can anyone recommend any other electrical forums please. Cheers, TS.

Hi All, I have a problem. Since finding this site four or five months back I have become more and more addicted. It started off in small doses, maybe just once or twice a week. But before long I found myself looking at posts at all hours of day and night. I am now up to six or seven hits a day...

Thanks John and Ban for the help. Yes I do already have my 236 and 16TH (but it was 1995 when I did it so was still 2380 and not 2381 but think that should be ok.) To be honest I don't actually want to do the EAL DI course, but just sit the exam, which I heard is possible. Really it is just a...

Thanks for the tips guys, but have already tried phoning round and searching the websites. It can be bloody hard work. On the phone you get a receptionist with a lovely voice who would really love to help, "but theres no-one from the electrical department in today, and could you ring back next...

Can anyone please advise a college/training center etc. which offers the above in Portsmouth or somewhere else in Hants?

Why the sad refrains? Thisold F***er will live forever. Or at least till the next one comes along. Dave Allen knew how to have a life, have a drink, have a smoke etc. The geezer was very funny, and his humour will continue to shine. And don't forget his puppet, Lord WhatsIsName...

Sorry pipme, i thought you was oirish. Iam getting too old for all this. In fact, Janey Mac I'm nearly forty, I think my hair is starting to grey, etc, etc. And for good measure, Come out you black and tans, ...... Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders, ..... to the green...

At last - another fellow insomniac, how happy to know i am not alone :D If he is also an alcoholic, drug-addicted, gambler, then we may be twins split at birth. We can sit up all night and chat about The Wolftones :wink: "Oh Paddy Dear, and did you hear the news thats going round, The...

Paul, I totally agree with supersparks. Compared withthe 2400, the 2391 was a stroll in the park. If you get yourself half a dozen sets of past papers and answers, you will breeze it. As with all C+G exams the questions are on a roll-around basis and sooner or later will come up again. However...

Kev mate, was not thinking of Gorbachev. It has come back to me now, was thinking of Nabakov. You know, like in the Police song. "Just Like that book by Nabakov." Don't stand so...

NabAChav? wasn't he the Russian geezer who wrote that book Lolita?

I don't think there is anything wrong with le*sbians. No home should be without one. I would quite happily have a couple in my house, but I only have one bed so, er... Oops, receiving disdainful look from Mrs TraineeSpark!