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Thanks for that clarification BAS. So I write to them and explain what I want to do, the status of the circuit which is having the lighting added into it and they reply? How long does it normally take for these people to reply? I am taking two weeks off work starting yesterday to "do" the...

Spike, thanks a lot for the advice

Thanks for the reply I will bin the "twin" pieces of terminal block with each light and replace them with 3's so that I can connect the earth terminals. Can you elaborate on what you mean by connecting to the downlight terminals in parallel? What does this mean in terms of physically...

I've four mains voltage downlights (IP65 rated) for the bathroom. From what I have read on here they're not exactly flavour of the month, however I'm a little unsure what to do regarding wiring them up. The current light is a shoddy fluorescent fitting which I think is linked to a ceiling...

I conclude from this, lancenotalot, that a 10mm square notched trowel would provide an adequate solid bed for use on shower walls. :wink:

Confusion reigns once again after reading through the BAL adhesive calculator on their website. :? (http://www.bal-adhesives.co.uk/bal/pdfs/specifier_literature/BAL_Adhesive_Calculator_path.pdf) I've looked up the types of adhesive and the coverage figures are quoted for dry and wet areas...

Thanks for the responses, the shower is for me, so I want a nice fast flow, the brochure does say that it is suitable for high pressure.

The thermostatic valve mixer shower I have got to fit has 22mm inputs, hoever the supply running from the boiler and cold mains is in 15mm. How much of the shower supply should be plumbed in 22mm? Just the 'tails' to connect to the shower, or do I need to start thinking about replacing lots of...

Thanks a lot, I think that the microcolour will have to be used for the floor as I want black grout - they do a microcolour flex. Right off to start spending more bloody £'s!!

BAS - thanks for the links, I will have a look but hope the missus doesn't 'spot' them, else I'll be here all night!!! :lol:

Yes I see your point but the downlighters I have seen look bright, modern and stylish. I haven't seen any other style of light which would suit the style I have in mind. Thanks for the clarification over the low voltage lights, I guess these must run at a higher current then to deliver the...

Thanks chaps, It is only temporary before I remove the bath but I hate having leaking plumbing, best to be safe than sorry.

There will be no security light added to this circuit, it is the upstairs lights. The only room upstairs which will have downlights is the bathroom. The only people occupying the house are me full time and the missus part time. Based on the above and the previous comments, it seems I don't...

All this winking is confusing!! I don't give a flying toss about the cost to run the lights either, what's that got to do with anything? The previous light was fairly dull so it's going. Anyway, being positive, I will check the RCD's in the CU and find out what they are spec'd at.

I've had to have the bath in and out, and upon reconnection the hot is leaking from a compression fitting at the back of the bath. Would replacing the olive resolve this, I merely connected it up with the old olive still on? PTFE tape is a no-no apparently :?

Hello All the electrics in the house are protected by RCDs as the house was fully rewired in Nov 05. As regards the upstairs lighting circuit, the total load on this at the moment comprises 5 light fittings which consist of:- 1 100W low enegery bulb 1 100 standard bulb 1 ceiling...

As I sort out the bathroom walls prior to tiling I need to install a cable to supply an illuminated mirror. In order to allow me to position the cable correctly (I am not going to be connecting it up just positioning it behind plasterboards), where will it need to take it's supply from? The...

The edge of the Fylde :wink: So, which type of BAL grout is best then? Flexible for the floor I guess, and something water resistant for the shower area, but what about the rest of the room? Thanks

Cheers GCol for the advice, I have a Topps down the road in Preston, so let's see what they can offer on prices!! Any suggestions for grout?

Thanks Richard, I wasn't aware they were going to be TE boards, I'll just scrim them and level them off with jointing compound. WRT round the shower, got Aquapanel 8)