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Thanks for the confirmation EFLImpudence. Haha.

Thanks for the replies, SteNova/Grizzly/ricicle. So what I need is:- 1) One of these. 2) Some of this. 3) One of these. 4) One of these to assist the stupid people who make appliances with cords that only allow them to be situated 2.5mm away from a wall socket! Think I need to...

Thanks for the helpful replies. EFLImpudence, so using an extension lead would not cause any harm to the microwave or be dangerous? I would be happy to get flex that is better than just meeting the 'minimum' requirement, so feel free to suggest anything you feel would be better/safer in...

Hi All. As the subject line says, I wish to extend the cable for a (1000W) microwave whose rated voltage is 230-240 V 50 Hz and input power is Max 2390 W (whatever that means). The instruction manual cautions against using an extension lead, stating that the microwave must be plugged directly...

Hi All. FINALLY found the right thing! http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2408.html Thanks for all the advice everyone.

Hi MrTinker. Thanks for your suggestion. It must be smooth (no coils, ridges, etc).

Hi All. I have taken a look at some trim for motorbike windscreens at Halford's but it was way too tough. I think any actual 'edging' is going to be either too bulky/heavy or not flexible enough. I have gone back to trying to search for the split cable sleeving that I had found but just...

Thanks to everyone for your helpful replies.

Hi All. If a ceiling light consists of a simple setup of a 100-120W bulb, bayonet fitting, cable, ceiling rose and a cylindrical lampshade, would anyone be able to advise me on what is the shortest length of cable that could be used to ensure that the brilliant white ceiling does not get...

Thanks, OwainDIYer. Another suggestion that would be suitable!

Thanks Jasonb. That may be exactly what I am looking for! I had searched for 'edging' but didn't quite know how to narrow it down to the kind of thing I wanted. Kept getting results like lawn edging, etc.

Hi All. Is cable sleeving available which is split down the length of the sleeve? I have tried searching for it but have only come across the spirally type. Isn't there any plain smooth sleeving that comes already split? It is to be used as edging on a circular cardboard shape for...

Thanks for the replies. No, the thermostat's fine. It's just that I need to turn the heater on and off at VERY frequent intervals, sometimes even seconds as it is a very small room and heats up very quickly but then gets too hot. I already have a radiator in the room but prefer the fan heater...

Thanks for all the advice. Appreciated as always! I constantly turn the heater on and off to maintain a comfortable temperature. Thermostats aren't very useful to me at all because the heater stays on/off for too long, so I need to control it manually. I don't know if I'll be able to...

Thanks for the helpful reply ricicle. Are there any other options to turn the heater on and off besides one of those remote control switches that you have to keep buying batteries for or an extension cord with a switched socket (it's already plugged into an extention cord; I assume it's not wise...

Hi All. I would like to ask if it is possible to be able to operate a fan heater (3kw or whatever) by fitting a switch in the middle of the mains cord, like how they have on some table lamps. If it is possible, do I need a special type of switch? I have seen something called a 'through...

Thanks foxhole. I don't think I'll be able to stretch the material, hold it in place AND get an iron into the awkward position inside the shade, which is round, all at the same time, so I think it'll have to be your second suggestion of pva fabric glue. It'll need to be very strong as it has...

Ok, thanks foxhole. So, what kind of glue would be the suitable in terms of gluing the fabric? Would adhesive from a normal, cheap glue gun (around £11) melt with heat from the bulb? I have done some research on glue guns and have learnt that a low temperature glue gun should be used for...

Ok, thanks for the advice, appreciate it all.

Thanks for the helpful replies. I'm still wondering though, I have just cupped my hands around the light bulb in the room (I think it's the equivalent of 60 Watts though, not 100) and left them there for a good few seconds about 5cm away and at most felt a little warmth, not hot like...