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    Replacing old twin cables

    Like this? http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/categories/10496-6241y-flat-single-core-earth
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    Replacing kitchen sink - What to do with earth wires?

    For the ceramic sink?
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    Porch door: Centred or Offset?

    Will carrying large items into the house be made easier with a porch door in-line with the front door?
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    Mains test screwdriver: proximity test

    This is a screwdriver with a built in non-contact voltage detector: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/brennenstuhl-mt6-s2-electronic-multi-tester-w The warnings provided above still apply.
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    How to correct a non-compliant spur?

    Sorry I didn't reply with further detail to your questions on my original post - I went to bed :) I should have used a real diagram rather than the text illustration. As PBoD explained, I meant this... If the cooker is designed to be connected via a 13 amp plug then connecting it to a...
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    Changing Two Way lightning circuit to Single Way

    As long as the blanking plate remains visible/accessible and can be removed to allow testing and inspection you can do as you suggest.
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    How to correct a non-compliant spur?

    To fix the multiple spur problem you would need to replace the first spur with a FCU fitted with a 13 amp fuse. Everything after this is then protected by the fuse. The connection would then be: ring - FCU (13A) - double socket (utility) - FCU (boiler) In your situation however, this...
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    have I just been breaking up asbestos boards unknowningly?

    You can arrange an asbestos survey by a specialist. Preferably a refurb/demo survey if you intend to make changes to the property.
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    LED Down Lighters - Advice Please

    I bought some of these following recommendations on here: http://www.jcc.co.uk/products/featured-products/fireguard-led7/fireguard-features Easy to wire and a very nice light (warm white).
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    Where can cooker go??

    I assumed the OP meant the door would be blocked up, rather than left as an archway or doorless doorway. Hence the suggestion of conversion to a serving hatch.
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    Where can cooker go??

    Would that mean carrying prepared food through the sitting room? Perhaps you could have a serving hatch?
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    Unswitched wall sockets

    This website is amazing!! http://www.russandrews.com/product.asp?lookup=1&region=UK&currency=GBP&pf_id=1515&customer_id=PAA2531020514292MMFEGSGEHSBQMNSH&showBasket=true 20m=£1,310...
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    Adding extra sockets to existing ring mains on ground floor

    Out of interest, is the MCB definitely a 20 amp?
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    Ensuite or nursery?

    Are you thinking of selling soon? Could you prep for an en-suite (pipe work under floor, etc.) but use the room as a nursery. That would leave your options options for when the baby moves into his/her own room or you choose to sell.
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    What sort of circuit do I have?

    The third terminal in the lower choc block. You should really check that all these 'earth' (CPC) cables are actually connected to the main earthing terminal at your consumer unit. More information can be found in this post thread...
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    What sort of circuit do I have?

    The cable on the far right probably goes to a bathroom fan with an overrun feature and therefore needs both a switched and permanent live. In your diagram the switched live is yellow. The three shorter cables in your diagram are as follows: Left - cable to the switch. The red is the...
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    Planning new sockets - what to do with PC installation?

    I personally prefer multi-socket extensions for this type of application. You could get an extension with individually switched sockets. For neatness this could be screwed to the back of your desk out of sight. For the hard disks - are these external expansion drives? You could replace...
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    iPad (air) to TV

    [/url] That's really good info. You can use a Raspberry Pi to run XBMC... http://cpc.farnell.com/1/1/114355-raspberry-pi-xbmc-starter-kit-rpi-xbmc-starterkit-pro-signal.html
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