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Hi thanks for the more "toned down" comments. 8) The 6mm cable was removed when the new consumer was installed because the old occupants had an electric hob. The original outlet point was taped off and the cable to the consumer unit hence removed. The outlet has been moved to a new location...

Hi I can't see what make it is but I can see an embossed symbol that resembles two J's back to back. The cable is from a previous electric cooker install (previous owner) which was disconnected from the old style consumer unit.

Hi, I want to connect my eletric oven to the consumer unit via an existing 6mm cable. I currently only have one spare 6A circuit breaker which I'm going to change for to a more suitbable rating. The oven is rated at 5.2KW so just over 21A. Will a 32A breaker suffice or should I go for 40A?

Thanks Jason, I'll check if the edges are polished or not. As I have alot of stainless steel in the kitchen I was thinking of using a similar metallic edging strip, but will take your comments on board, and see how it looks. :)

Cheers Moz, I'll pick some up at my local Topps Tiles. :) I've noticed that these tiles are quite thick so are there suitable beading strips available for use around window edges, to allow for Travertine tile thickness?

Thanks Jason - can you tell me if this BAL Mosaic fix is available from B&Q, and if it will stick mosaics that come attached to that netting stuff? Cheers again! :D

Hi can anyone recommend which type of adhesive is required for the Mosaic Travertine wall tiles, which come in sheets attached to netting? Will any standard wall tile adhesive do or will I need something specific? Also am I better off using a separate adhesive and grouting for this type of tile...

Good thinking plugwash :D I'll give that a try. As I've not used heatshrink before, what do I use as the heat source - will a soldering iron be sufficient, and what is the actual technique please?

Hi I have socket where the wires have accidentally been cut and I need to put a new length in, but there isn't enough space to use a plastic terminal block. Is there another way to connect the cables and suitable products please? :(

Ok, saw an offer on Robert Dyas's new website for 20% off first orders before 30th September on everything in the store. This included the new TomTom One version 2 at £199 so effectively bringing the price down to £159.99. I place the item in the basket and attempt to pay, but the payment...

Yeah I saw that dimmer but I prefer the push type with on/off knob, plus that one was rated at exactly 400W. My understanding was that you need to allow a 25% safety margin, and I haven't yet found a double dimmer over 400W per gang.

Thanks guys - I think I'll use a simple 2 gang switch then as I can't find a suitable dimmer.

Hi, I have double switch currently controlling 2 sets of lights - one switch controls one light and the other controls two lights. I'm replacing these with 3 lots of 4-way spotlight plates which will have 4 50W GU10 bulbs. What I need to know is do normal light switches have a load rating...

Yeah you can see "L" and "N" embossed on the brown plastic under each bolt.

Hi I had a spotlight bulb blow in the bathroom at the weekend, so I replaced it with a new boxed one but that didn't work either! I can't remember without checking the loft for the transformer if these are mains or low voltage but the old bulb says 230V 50W GU10+C on it. The bulb I...

Do a search for B-Tech LCD mounts, I bought one for a 26" recently, and it was only £64.99 delivered.

Thanks gcol - my fitter also told me to get the rapid set and grey grouting too. So is it more economical to buy the adhesive in bags rather than tubs? I'll check if B&Q have any of the bags as I don't have a tile shop locally.

Can anyone recommend me which adhesive to buy for Ceramic tiles on a concrete surface, and also a waterproof grout in either white or creme. I'm not bought this stuff before, and the fitter mentioned somethign about rapid set, although not sure what is suitable for a concrete floor. The area to...

Thanks guys. I managed to get a second coat onto the walls and ceiling at the weekend so its now ready for the coloured topcoats. I finished off the ceiling with normal Dulux matt emulsion straight from the tub, but I watered down the Trade stuff by 20%, and I couldn't believe how thick it was...

Thanks guys I went with the Dulux super matt but found it was lifting in places when applied with a roller. I diluted the first coat 20%, not done a second coat yet although I'm running out so can I follow up with Trade matt, rather than super?