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Nope, you'll get DVB-T radio (radio on freeview) This isn't the same as DAB but has most of the same stations.

Thats a good idea, i'll try that, thanks. There's no screws that i can see, i'm just wanting to make the cabling as neat as possible, i've already done the upstairs part - under the floorboards everywhere.

Hi all, Not too sure where this should be posted but anyway... I'm in the process of moving house and i need to remove the bottom part of the kitchen units so i can get in to run some cabling behind (network) but i can't figure out how it comes off. On my old kitchen they were just...

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Aaannnnddd to bring us back to the topic... I had some time today (finally) to do some looking about properly and i've found what runs of what fuse so here goes: 32A / Labelled as Ring Main 3x Double Socket (Living Room) 1x Single Socket (Upstairs Landing) 2x Double Socket (Bedroom)...

Well he seemed to know what he was doing, to be honest, it cost me £50 including a new yale-style barrel and fitting (local firm). Initially i called one of the big ads in the yellow pages - you know the 24/7 0800, within 30 minutes style. They quoted £130 and called back 10 minutes...

Not always true, I had a locksmith who tried for nearly an hour to pick a lock, before giving up and drilling through. First thing he said after looking at the lock from the inside was 'yeah, there's no way i would have been able to pick that' Apparently my flat at the time had really...

Well yes and no, first the signal test thing on the box is rubbish, and that's not giving you an indicator of the signal strength during rain. Alternatively it's not that, and it's something else. I'd put money on it being dish alignment though. Instant, in-line signal meters are around...

Your dish is probably a little out of line. Borrow/Buy a signal meter and nudge your dish slightly until it gets better. Be careful not to knock it too far though! That done give it a good tighten. They do move about in high winds a little so it's not uncommon. Alternatively, you've...

Oh of course, it's zone dependant isn't it? These regs are confusing, no wonder people get it wrong.

Hang on, so even if the appliance just plugs in, if it's screwed to somthing it's classed as fixed equipment? So you need an electrician to plug in your plasma telly you've wall mounted?

That's the problem with having a strong interest in a subject, you get distracted by it. I watched Bill Bailey's Ultimate Orchestra the other day, and all i could look at was the acoustic design of the Albert Hall, plus the PA systems they were using... it tends to ruin any stage shows i see.

Yup there be brick in them there walls hehe Some brick in the UK is notoriously hard - years ago when bricks were made locally, you'd get huge variations from location to location. Whitehaven brick springs to mind, if you're drilling one of those expect to replace the drill bit at a rate...

Antec 300 is a popular cheapish case that seems to cool quite well (3 of my housemates have them and we're computer people) http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjQ=

Ok folks, if we could keep it on track... I've just come from the flat, where i've spent literally all day none-stop taking up carpet and floor boards to run data cabling. I was going to investigate the electrics but i really didn't have the time nor energy once i'd finished. I did...

Skip diving Quite common, especially with companies getting rid of IT kit and whatnot. People throw out all sorts of useful stuff - the people who run my local council tip collect all electronics separately - the amount of stuff people throw away which is in perfect working order just...

Normally i wouldn't either but i have been known to trip power now and then when something has gone faulty - i get through a lot of second hand IT kit.

It's a Servis, Easi/EasyLogic is the range i think (We've got one) IIRC They went bust, so good luck on finding a manual, they're not rocket science to operate though. Source: http://www.expressandstar.com/2008/10/18/servis-is-to-go-after-80-years-in-business/

CPC, RS, probably B&Q, they sound like the type my mate had - they blew constantly so he eventually just ripped them out and replaced.

I can't help you with the rest really, but avoid the LED lamps like the plague, they're godawful We bought some for our kitchen and living room thinking 'great these run at 2w apiece equivalent to the 50w/lamp we were using, that'll same us some power' Put them in and couldn't see a thing...