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Hi Folks , I am installing a cooke and lewis kitchen . The end panels which attach to the base unit sides are designed to be cut back on height . Ive been told that where possible , cut the excess from the top , to stop water ingress as they are lined chipboard . However , in one area...

Nice job ! I`m on with a similar project myself . I`m glad you said it took 6 months - I`ll point that out to the mrs - :)

Just had a word with the supplier . Apparantely , the door comes with a surrounding frame - so I`m thinking I can screw this to the end panel to hold it in place . Should be O.K. Incidentally , Ive just checked the boiler spec , and it does require clearance above and below - so I`ll stick...

Havent got the dimensions to hand just now (I`m at work) . Roughly , the door weve ordered is 600mm wide - the boiler is around 450 . the boiler including flue is around 850 tall . cabinets are 900mmm - (I think) . Its been suggested we dont cover the top and bottom , but leave open for...

I am currently renovating my kitchen . We need to cover a wall mounted Boiler with one of the cabinets . I have ordered my kitchen , and looking at my part list , I have only been issued with a door and an end panel with which to cover the boiler . The other side will be the adjoining cabinet...

I am about to move a socket in my kitchen which is a spur off the ring main . I bought some 2.5 t+e cable , but on closer inspection , the existing cable used is 4mm . Would I be o.k. to use the 2.5 (I need some of it elsewhere) , or should I get some 4mm . Its just for general use on small...

My Mrs would like some downlights putting in our kitchen ceiling . We already have some in our bathroom . Im not a big fan of the ones we have , as its hard work changing the bulbs (halogen) ones , and there not really bright enough . There limited to 50 watts . We have 5 in around 8 sq meters...

Right then ! Sounds easy enough . I`m surprised at that , though . I`d have thought with all the regulations , these days , some protection would have been necessary :o

Also , you mentioned tile backer boards . Im thinking of laying electrical matting under the tiles . Are the insulated ones any good - if so , can you reccomend one , please .

Hi Folks - Can you tell me the correct trunking/conduit to be used to protect 2.5 T and E cable in dry walled plaster ?

Thanks Richard - some interesting ideas there . I like the look of the anti - vibration pads . I`ll have a think about it , and let you know how I get on . :D

:lol: Yeah , I did think the floor felt pretty rigid - now I know why ! The w m/c will be free standing !

Sorry - just to correct myself . ive had a look under the floor , and the joists are supported halfway across by brickwork - so the span would be 1.5m I suppose

Sounds like a plan - thanks ! :D

Thanks for your reply`s , Richard - I`ll bear it in mind . To go back to my original point , though - how would you isolate the w m/c , and would a concrete base be beneficial . :)

Thanks for your reply - is it the bare metal thats unsafe . Not sure what you mean by the cables getting damaged - how do see this happening - I`m always careful and they`ll be fully protected :? Safety is my first priority , as always but is it really neccesary to buy a surface mounted...

Hello folks, Im going to move a couple of sockets , as part of renovating my kitchen . Currently , Im the walls are down to bare brick , and Ill be getting it re-plastered in 3-4 weeks time . Just wondering , if I move the sockets now , and mount them on the...

Sorry Richard - misunderstood you there ! - you`ll have to speak slowly , Im a DIY-er :lol: :? The joists are 5" x 2" and they span 3M across the room . Could you tell me the details of how you would go about isolating the w m/c area - do you build a wooden frame underneath it ?

Hi Richard - yes , theyre timber floor boards . the joists are about 18 inches apart . Everything seems pretty solid . Seems a shame to rip them out , but it may be an option . I`ll have a think about it . You mentioned an alternative to the concrete base . What would that be ...

Hi Folks , I am just about to start tiling my kithen floor . I`ll be overboarding onto the existing floorboards . Were keeping the washing machine in there , and am wondering if the vibration caused may loosen the tiling in any way . I`m considering...