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    Help -Who can we complain to- trading standards etc

    this is also untrue
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    Help -Who can we complain to- trading standards etc

    this is not true at all, a person needs to be competent and then may choose how to notify the work such as , 1) through the BCS directly 2) via a scheme who notify BCS
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    Ok to replace fused switches with sockets on Eco 7 circuit?

    in theory yes however if the manufactures specify a double pole isolater with a 3mm contact gap then no..
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    How long between bonding coat and skim?

    true if i skim again how long roughly is it to wait before flattening of and should i use a bit of water to lubricate the trowel ?
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    rawl plugs and wall fixings

    i use cleverly carved cheese
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    How long between bonding coat and skim?

    hi thanks for the reply I dont think i left the first coat too long as it flattened of well ,it was the second coat i left too long, but i see what you are saying dont bother flattening the first seperatly just do it together with the second ps i have not been on a course and do not...
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    How do you test a uk 3 core wire to see if it's live

    get an electrician because it may be dead now then become live later as Eric says, i would not risk a cover up job on this , i would charge £45 as a call out and would most likely remedy in the hour so i expect you can get this sorted for similar
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    How long between bonding coat and skim?

    thanks Guys I skimmed wall it was firm but not dark, first skim was good and flattend of nice had a few spots to sort , did 2nd skim and i put it on thinner and wetter , left it a bit long and it was well hard to flatten off so although looks ok was not great unfortunantly , i have left it...
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    How long between bonding coat and skim?

    old post i know but i wondered why the advice is different or am i reading wrong do you skim when the bonding (hardwall) is damp but stiff ie thumb proof but not finger nail proof , or do you wait till it is proper hard ? thanks in advance
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    What wire do I need for a decorative light

    1.0mm 3 core, suitable connected to switch line , neutral and cpc
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    tiling a fire place

    thanks
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    Builder wont sign a contract for job

    maybe if you shared the details of the contract then the reason a builder will not sign may be obvious or not of course
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    ADVICE PLEASE - flooring guy disappeared with £1500

    I have never taken a deposit for goods, I always supply all labour and materials and then i charge the full price on completion ie then and there the day i finnish i dont leave without payment, i am fully prepared to rip my goods of the wall then and there and i will tell the customer that if...
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    Which Multifunction Tester?

    the KT63 is a new meter and it does have a auto rcd test, it is a budget range and has all the functions you need including the ramp test, forget metrel or seeward
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    fireplace render mix

    edited double post
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    fireplace render mix

    thanks for the advice cant post a picture due to lost lead ! basicaly i intend to render inside opening was also wondering about the breast wall , will use victas plaster now as advised
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    HETAS Engineers a bunch of lying so and so's....

    just to add the £1200 did not include the stove off course !
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    HETAS Engineers a bunch of lying so and so's....

    interesting thread as a registered tradesman ( spark) and as a person looking to get a stove installed ( currently doing the building work) i can see both sides to the debate I was quoted £1200 to supply and fit liner plate and stove, its a bungalow and i must admit it did seem rather...
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    Any regulations concerning PVC cable smoke/flame?

    appendix 5 is where you should start however generaly in domestic settings there are no special requirements for flame retadent pvc cables but external influences will always be an issue
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    Extending ring with junction boxes

    you should only have one unfused spur from each socket wired correctly in to the ring final circuit, j/b are not good practice and it is better to extend the RFC from the sockets
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