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I too have moved into a house where the previous owner liked to cut holes in the ceiling... anyway, have a look at these: http://www.thelightingsite.com/flameguard.htm#box Cheers, Mark

...with the circuit MCB switched swtiched off. I have a ring circuit in my garage which is supplied via its own 32A breaker. Now, I have just put in a new work bench and had to move a socket (surface mounted back box) a few inches. Nice easy job. So I turn off the MCB, I also check with my...

Hi, Im in a similar position, I need to board my loft for storage, but my existing insulation is somewhat lacking. Anyhoo, I have stumbled on a product by "Knauf" called polyfoam supadeck. Is is basically loft boards with integral insulation. Good luck trying to get hold of it though, they...

Thanks Stem :D The double socket didn't seem right to me. Apart from anything else, it is not obvious (I discovered it beacuse I couldn't make a cup of tea after I had switched the kitchen ring back on :? - I had left the hob isolated) I hope the terminals are large enough at at the...

Thanks guys, That is exactly the sort of answer I was looking for. I have a couple of further questions I hope you can answer. I have just discovered that there is a double socket taken off the control unit as a spur. It is positioned right next to the control unit. 1.) Is this OK? I...

Hi all. I'm after some advice. My existing fan assisted electric oven is supplied by the kitchen ring main via a 13A fused spur (I don't know what the existing oven is rated in terms of kW). The electric hob is on its own cct with a control unit and 32A MCB. All cables to the hob are 6mm^2...

Fused spur it is then. Thanks all. This really is a great resource! :D

Thanks for all the feedback. So If I understand correctly, a fuse spur should be used as it means the fitting is also RCD protected :?

Thanks for the quick reply! Both methods are ok OK for me, since the CU and wiring is in the garage and is easily accessible. Adding a fused spur would make the wiring slightly tidier since I have a socket on the ring main close by the light. I am curious why they suggest a fuse spur...

Hi all, I have a couple of questions regarding my porch light. What is the preferred method: Connect the light to the existing lighting cct, or add a fused spur from the ring? The light is currently connected to the lighting cct. But it would be dead easy for me to add a fused spur...

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Hmmm, some good tips guys :D I am pretty sure I can position it so it won't look too bad, but what about the legalities of surface mounting the box and cable? Ban: It's for a leccy toothbrush rather than a shaver, I am fed up with it going flat and having to remember to put it on charge...

Hi all, I have tried a search for shaver sockets, but not found an answer to this one - so here goes: I would like to install a shaver socket in my bathroom. My problem is, my bathroom is fully tiled and I don't really want to mess about lifting tiles etc to sink a back box into the...

Which flow restrictor did you fit? IIRC if pressure is greater than 60 psi you the high pressure one. I am having a bit of a problem with the one in my loft, It starts 'hammering' just before shutting off. I am about to change the flow restrictor back to the high pressure one. I will let you...

Oh Bother. It makes me wish I had I survey done before I bought the place now :cry: We haven't long moved in, and money is v.tight. I think I will try and run separate overflow pipe from the CH tank. It's a nice straight run. Do you think I will be able to find a plumber who will be...

It deffo flows straight into the cold water storage tank. Worse still, the end that is in the header tank isn't even 'fixed' it just fell out when I was looking at it :lol: :cry: Can I buy lid for my tank, or would I be better making something?

Hi Eddie, How much of a problem is it if the ceiling has coving? I have a similar problem with Artext ceilings and I am not sure how to play it. I plan to remove built-in wardrobes which will mean removing the coving around them. The ceiling 'inside' the wardrobes still has the prievous...

OK, I have soooo many questions, but I have decided to start at the top and work down :) I have an asbestos water tank, how much of a problem is this? should I consider getting it removed? It has no cover, just a tatty sheet of polystyrene. What should I really use to cover it up...

:lol: That's it! ... and hats off to breezer, I couldn't find a pic anywhere :lol:

:lol: Amen to that, I haven't driven (unless I've absolutely had to) for years. It's the bike for me every time.