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final question- the breadth of my sink does not leave a great deal of room for fitting new tap above the sink into the worktop and will involve drilling the hole through worktop and through the back cross support of unit carcase. is this ok? This is mainly because sink hole will need to be...

great advice- thank you! On an other matter relating to sink- can you advise how I should seal this when fitting? is there special sealer I should buy and any tips? thanks again

there are 4 metal lugs (for attching to worktop yes?) how do you mean measure between these? thanks again

I've just bought a second hand sink which did not come with template for cutting out hole in worktop. I've since contacted the supplier and this is their reply: "I have spoken to our technical department and warehouse and apparently there is no such thing as a template for sinks. They don't...

My Dishwasher & Washing Machine are a good bit away from the kitchen sink. Therefore I have 2 problems that need sorted: 1. Drainage 2. Water Inlets 1. Am I better running a rigid plastic pipe from sink drainage to back of appliances where I can just fit bendy drainage pipes...

All lights (2 ceiling & 1 cupboard) were on a one way unit. Yes there was a short link of wire connected between 2 of the 3 common holes in old unit. The wires are just as described as in my 1st post. However, I will replace the Blue/Brown flex (from 1 ceiling light) with proper cable as...

ps- everything was connected into the switch

I'll replace with that kind of cable. Where do I go from there. Sorry but theres nothing to take a pic of apart from bare wires and I can't remember how it was connected before (I know a mistake) any advice welcome

2c lamp cord (from the 2 spots) - yes probably- thats not a worry as I plan to replace that and shouldent be a problem (what should I replace it with?). However, once ive done that- ? How should I wire it all up to the dbl dimmer unit?

2c lamp cord (from the 2 spots) - yes probably- thats not a worry as I plan to replace that and shouldent be a problem (what should I replace it with?). However, once ive done that- ? How should I wire it all up to the dbl dimmer unit? cheers

2nd light- no idea? possibly wrong kind of flex! it seems to have been set up as a spur. It runs about 3m. Dbl insulated? don't think so? where would I find the symbol? Bottom cable- think this is feed because it is coming from direction of consumer unit in hall. Further information...

breezer hey gonna answer my electrical question on dimmer switches /wiring- hear your a dab hand at the ole electrics

you could varnish them

wanting to put new tiles up above kitchen worktops. At the moment there is wallpaper there. Will I need to strip this of to desired height to reveal plaster for tiling onto? and if so, How do I get a nice neat finish where the wallpaper meets the top row of tiles?

wanting to put new tiles up above kitchen worktops. At the moment there is wallpaper there. Will I need to strip this of to desired height to reveal plaster for tiling onto? and if so, How do I get a nice neat finish where the wallpaper meets the top row of tiles? thanks...

so why the hell do they sell the things? I know that you can get steel splashbacks cut with socket holes- but never thought of this when I bought the glass ones ? I could be owing you 50p

I have just purchased some glass kitchen splashbacks from IKEA . However I have a couple of sockets above the units in the way and will therefore have to cut holes in the glass. How the hell do I do this?

Please assist! I am trying to connect a 2 gang (2 independent lights) dimmer in my kitchen. The dimmer has 2 connector blocks- both with L1, L2, C. I have 3 sets of wires as follows: Wire A) Red, Black + Earth (From 1st Ceiling Light) Wire B) Blue, Brown (From 2nd Ceiling Light)...

I'm plumbing in washing machine and diswasher but the appliances will be further away than the hot and cold water inlet supply pipes will allow i.e. the longest plastic pipes I can find are 2.5 metres. Any idea where I can get longer pipes or what I can do? cheers

they were sold as splashbacks (ikea) so i presume are ok?