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Hi, I currently have my oven running from a 20 MCB (oven is protected via a 13amp fuse as hob is gas) and my central heating system running from another 20 MCB (Gas boiler + 3kW immersion heater). Is it allowable to connect both to one 32 MCB, thus freeing up an MCB space for a future...

Hi all, What is the best way to remove a concrete sectional garage. I am not interested in resiting it. Basically is it common practice to use steel re-inforcement in the concrete panels? I would expect the uprights will be steel re-inforced, but how deep into the ground can I expect them...

Thanks guys - looks like the 240v version sounds the way to go. Just one more question - do I need to concern myself with heat from the lamp when there will be insulation behind the ceiling?

Hi, I have a room measuring 7m long, 3.5m wide at one end and 1.8m wide at the other (I know it is an unusual wedge shape). I am looking at installing low voltage downlighters and splitting the room into two sets of lights both controlled from a 2-gang dimmer. However I have some questions I...

Wickes do a plastering kit at a reasonable price for the DIYer. It is a series of plaster battens fixed to the wall with the idea being you plaster netween the battens and remove the excess material before giving the final polish. However, I do agree with the post above - if you are tiling...

Thanks for the advice guys - much appreciated :D Would 6mm T+E be sufficient or will I need to use 10mm as the feed to the new unit?

I am building an extension to my house and will be adding a new ring main for internal, ring main for garden (sheds, etc.), lighting internal and lighting external. I wish to connect these to a new consumer unit as my 6-way unit is full. My question is this - can I take a feed from an MCB in my...