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    Mounting Hanging basket

    I am about to put up an exterior hanging basket and was wondering if I should put the screws in the morter or drill into the brick? and comments appreciated. Meblin
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    cooker hood

    I don't see why not. My oven switch is under the work top and we have a socket in the sink cupboard for the washing machine. Both done by our sparky when we had our kitchen done. Meblin
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    Looking for a switch

    At present I am just finishing off our kitchen an we have put the bevelled edge satin chrome light switches and sockets in the kitchen. My wife likes things to match so we have, changed all door handles, carpet rails and I'm sure I'll be changing the hinges too before long :D. But she wants to...
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    LED LIGHTING

    If you were to wire in series you would need a larger power supply to obtain the same brightness. I would say the wiring would be similar to halegon lamps that are connected to 2 wires. One wire is +ve and one is -ve and the lamp creats a link. Breezer's diagram indicated the cablesso it...
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    LED LIGHTING

    What voltage LEDs are you using? If you use a daisy chain (series) and one fails they all fail, like christmas tree lights. Also the, say you are using 12V, the woltage will be shared between them and they may shine dimmer. Putting LEDs in Parallel will avoid this but you will need to use...
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    Cost for changing rad valves?

    Well I drained my system last weekend to enable me to remove a radiator (no lock valve here :( ) Took about an houris to drain (small header, 7 radiators and boiler) It then took about 1.5 hours to put a lock valve on, ree fill the system and deal with the leaks with the new lock valve in...
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    painting cork tiles on the floor

    Get some nice white cork tiles from SiestaCork. They are acrylic coated so are ideal for bathrooms. Meblin
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    Fireplace Backboard

    I have bought an Art Deco surround and have found some suitable heat resistant tiles to use to make a backing and hearth. however, I need to locate a suitable incombustible fibre board and special fire or heat resistant adhesive. Does anyone know where I can purchase these items from or what...
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    Strange Valve

    I am in the process of removing a radiator to enable me to paint behind it and give it a paint too. I have shut the on off vale off but when I look at the valve at the other end it looks like a normal nut It is completely turned clockwise and I am assuming that it is an end cap. Will I need...
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