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Hello, Wondered If anyone could advise me on connecting a wall mounted TV. The screen is mounted directly above a fuse connection unit. Is it good practice to run the TV flex straight down to the fcu behind the plaster, or run...

Hello, My TV has stopped working. The make is Sharp, I bought It about 18 months ago. The green LED power indicator on the front of the unit next to the switch doesnt light up when operated. Is there a transformer or fuse inside the TV which...

You mean chisel out the plaster to locate the cables above the cu. Cut the circuit cables then ratchet crimp a length of cable. thanks for the info.

Hello, What method would be used if a circuit cable will not reach the MCB termination? Would you crimp an extension inside the CU or chase the individual circuit back to where its connected within the circuit and add a longer length of cable...

Igorian, Did all the things you suggested. Seems much faster. Downloaded microsoft updates also. I can now log on without falling to sleep whilst waiting. THANKS very much! craig.

Yes got anti-virus (F-SECURE) Modem. AOL Windows Disk cleanup!? Defrag hard disk!?

Hello, wondered if anyone could advise me? When I log on to the internet the connection takes forever. After logging on the response is still very slow when searching the net. The system seems to freeze up and not responding appears at the...

Hello, At present the plastic water pipe & electric cable which feeds the shower are surface mounted installed inside trunking. I am about to re tile the bathroom and need to move the water pipe. I want to chase out the wall and place the pipe out of...

Yes the temp goes right up just below red.

Hello, Wondered if anyone had any ideas. When the car is stud in traffic i've noticed the cooling fan for the engine doesn't kick in. any ideas? Thanks....

Cheers Harvey. Good info, I just wondered how you could tell visually as aposed to breaking the seals. Thanks for explaining. Mr bjs spark I didnt say I was going to be filling out any forms myself just interested in how the pros can tell the difference.

Hello, When filling out your test cert form. How do you determine between TN-CS and TN-S earthing arrangements? Thanks..

Hello, I understand the supply cable to an outside building is connected at the RCD side of the cu. However as my freezer is in the garage nuisance tripping may occur. Would it be possible to avoid this by running t&e from the non rcd side of the cu...

Maplins dont stock them. Thinking about connecting a new lamp flex and transformer. Any recommendations of which type to install would be gratefully recieved. Craig.

Hello, Could anyone help me find a replacement plug transformer.It is used to supply a lamp. Strength Grand Typ: SG-636A PRI: 240-50Hz SEC: 12v-3A 36VA The wiring from the lamp has a two pin connector attached which...

Cheers! Thanks for the info Dan.

Hello, Been looking at installing some spot lights in the kitchen. Also buying some hole saws for this job and for future DIY jobs. Does the cut out for the spots have to be the exact size as stated on the lighting instructions as most hole saws...

Hello, Having a small kitchen extended in the near future. I am going to carry out the electrical work myself but I understand the building dep needs to be informed prior to the installation being started. Does anyone know the costs involved...

Cheers! Thanks for the info.

Hello, Have several storage heater connections which are currently not being used any longer. As the outlets are all on seperate 16A radials I take it the circuits would be suitable as socket outlets. My only concern is how to by pass the Economy...