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Thanks for replies. Hadn't seen this problem mentioned here before. Wanted to notch studs so that cables won't be compressed and unmovable. Fortunately, 25mm boxes fit snugly and I won't have to chisel out any of the studs.

I have read the previous posts on this subject. After seeing crumbly state and thickness of our plaster I decided that best approach would be to cur a hole and attach metal box to a stud for secure fixing. However, with the metal box in place, I see that all of the knock-out holes in the...

Thank you for that - quite reassuring. Will go ahead with cosmetic repairs. The house is in an area that was bombed during the Blitz. We also had a large crack where the outside lav was attached to main part of the house. Saw from old photos that this was braced in the mid-sixties - and 45...

I am looking for reassurance but suspect that any replies may not bring good news. The property is a 3-story Edwardian semi. Have cleared cupboard understairs in preparation for a rewire (no comments on wiring, please!). I noticed subsidence in brickwork and went under floor boards to...

Bought one of these yesterday after reading these posts. Yes, a bit noisy but much suction. Maybe production specs have changed recently. Was not happy with the quality of attachments that should fit into the flexible hose. Indeed, the end of the flexible hose split when I tried to put on one of...

Thank you for that! Was just checking as we have some large and awkwardly-shaped rooms to think about. Thanks for advice re regulations - it will be a qualified electrician who shall be installing - definitely NOT a diy job!

Hi All. My first post after reading this forum for a few years. It is time for a re-wire and the installation of more 13A sockets. Are there any rules / regs regarding placing sockets on the inside of an external wall (i.e. sinking a metal box in a wall that will have a window / patio door...