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What about a DIYnot pub meet, or something? Then we could all put names to faces, thank the experts, and mock the t*ss*rs. :D Needs to be somewhere central, suitable for all (which might be difficult because we're all so secretive about where we live. Except in Breezer's case, where we we...

I notice this topic has been moved to "General Chat" because the subject related to matters of forum etiquette rather than to any specific technical query. Doh! Should've realised this, shouldn't I? Apologies, moderators.

There's been a lot of effort recently by the moderators and others to encourage correct posting of messages, but I'm often confused. For example, I have a query about fitting a cooker hood in a kitchen which requires extract ducting to be installed, either through a wall or through the roof...

I sub-contracted a local guy to fit a kitchen worktops for a customer. In fact, we fitted the worktops together. Customer now finds one of the worktops has a depression in its surface (it's a glossy black marble effect worktop - the worst kind to show any blemishes) and wants it replaced...

Bodger and Jenki: This is what I require. Thank you. The napit thing is a useful, easy to understand summary, and the 2-Jags thing gives you the full works. I don't know why I couldn't find these before. Thanks again, guys.

Nobody down here will put this on their van anyway, 'cos nobody will comply 'cos they can't get the training. But locals down here won't have any idea what this means anyway. Cowboys might say "we comply" (i.e. we work to the required standard), but won't be able to certify their work. Most...

1st January is nearly with us, and that marks the date at which kitchen and bathroom fitters anywhere west of Bristol will be (officially) unable to conduct their business. (Reason: There are no Unit 1 short corse training providers west of Bristol to enable fitters to become "competent...

Does anyone know of a manufacturer of safety shoes who deals in half sizes? Alternatively, can anyone recommend which manufacturer makes the widest fit safety shoes?

A passenger plane travelling to California is suddenly hit with a severe engine problem and plummets into the Pacific Ocean. The impact is such that the plane is ripped apart leaving only one man alive. After hours of swimming he spies an island and drags himself up onto the sandy shores...

Nah. I'm waiting for Teachers at 10o/c :wink: I smile at Bob's continual swearing.

Yes, I saw that: 1 answer per second :lol: Just shows how many of us have got b*gger-all else to do, and there's nothing on the box. Of course, I should have looked on the B&Q site, but I suppose I was just being lazy. So, as a slight variation on the original title of this thread (and on...

I happen to know what MFI stands for and the history behind the name (it's a long story), but does anyone know what B&Q actually stands for?

I bet they're made with inferior plastic - not "proper" plastic :lol: I'll take a look next time I'm in B&Q

Black pegs! Now that's a point, Big-all. My black pegs have lost their springiness thingy so they keep falling out when I transport the WM. I'm going to investigate this further.

But if kitchen is 2 stories up......? No chance of external plugging in, therefore not applicable. Correct?

Assuming the definition of "kitchen electrics" to include: - fused spur for under-unit lighting - ring sockets for dish washer, washing machine, fridge, kettle, etc. - separate 30A circuit for cooker/hob Then current IEE regulations do not require these circuits to be retrospectively fitted...

Ban, please could you put some names to your gallery of test meters? I'm still in the throes of deciding which meter to buy. Thanks.

I inherited my old man's Workmate. Must be 30+ years old, and perhaps bought when they first came on the market. It has cast aluminium struts supporting the worktable, hinged on a steel frame with a step, and has ply jaws/worktop (we're talking here of something like 1" thick 20 ply!) As far...

I live in a house with plaster and lath walls. To fix a TV monitor, I used 8mm x 120mm screwed frame fixers and drilled and screwed through the plaster and lath, through the space behind, and into the underlying brickwork. Absolutely solid fixing. May be you could employ similar method if...

Tom's title for this thread is "Am I right to laugh at this?". The short answer is "No". You should weep.