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Thanks for the reply - I'll reduce the outlet. as you say, it's quite powerful anyway.

Hello: I have a 6" / 150mm extractor hood to fit into a single floor extension, I want to go through the roof but am having problems finding a relevant cowl for the roof for the 150mm duct. (Most of them are steel, which are expensive and not very nice to look at - they look like a chippy...

Now I've had a closer look at the grid plate - it makes sense. Thanks for the info.

Hello: I am going to be fitting worktop level 20A DP switched feeding a radial to an appliance with a plugtop fitted. All info I have seen recommends an unswitched socket - apart from the obvious 'I can't be switched off accidentally' what are the advantages of an unswitched vs. switched...

Hello: I am going to be fitting a flush grid switch with 4 modules This is the first time I have done this. since in a grid system the switch modules are fixed to the backbox not the front plate - it seems the depth of the backbox in the wall is more critical to ensure a nice finish on the...

Thanks for all the feedback: I think I will be going with the grid system. This looks liek quite a tidy solution...

The ISE waste disposer goes under the sink unit, to the right is the 600mm dishwasher and to the right of that is a 150mm wine cooler. Above the sink is a big window and to the right of the winecooler + 400mm is the left edge of the patio doors. In this space I already have a twin socket and 2...

Hello: I have the following electrical units to be fitted above the worktop on my kitchen wall Twin socket for general use Switched FCU for the outside PIR light 13A Appliance switch (DP) for outdoor IP66 socket Under the worktop there are going to be 3 x appliances ISE waster disposer...

Thanks for the reply It is a 13A IP66 rated socket, so I'll go with the DP switch as advised.

Hello: I have an IP66 external socket with cover that I am planning on installing. I wish to be able to switch it off from inside the house so no-one can steal my electric in the middle of the night. My consumer unit has an RCD for all the main MCB circuits (a split board with lighting...

Thanks for the info My current supplier does not have 665mm worktops - I'll need to go to another supplier costing £250 more! Never mind, it's got to look right! Thanks again.

Hello: I am going to be fitting my kitchen cabinets, in the design some of the cabinets 'stick out' from the wall into the kitchen floor to form a divider (peninsula unit???) - a bit like an island with one end attched to the wall.. Anyhow, I want the back of the cupboards covering to match...

Hello: A colleague of mine has bought a (limestone) stone fire surround and hearth. The hearth is black granite and fitted OK. The fire surround consists of 4 parts. 2 legs 1 lintel and the mantel. We have figured out how it fits together but need help on how it is actually fitted to the...

Thanks, that is what I needed.

Hello: I am planning on fitting a new toilet downstairs. The only route for the soil pipe is under the floor and out through the external wall to the drive, where the current earthenware runs. I then plan to dig down and join the new soil pipe into the earthenware. How do I do this bit...

Help - i have a combi boiler which keeps de-pressurising it needed re filling every 4-5 weeks. I found a small leak on a TRD and replaced the valve. now it needs to be re pressured every couple of hours and there is no apparent leaks. does anyone have any ideas what can be causing this...