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You've been a great help. Thank you.

Thanks for this Michele. Will the mechanical clock on the boiler need to replacing or will the suggested stats work in conjunction? Thanks, Jon

Hi. Thanks for this. Do you know of any stats that has a function such that I can turn the boiler on from the stat? The combi will be in the garage and don't want to keep having to pop through to turn it on. Thanks Jon

Morning all. Has anyone got any experience of these? If so, what room stats is it compatible with? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jon

Morning all. Our house is from the late 60's, as is the paintwork. I've been told that the existing paint on the skirting boards is likely to be oil based and that when I come to gloss them, I'll need to repaint with an oil based gloss as a water based wont adhere too well. What are...

Hi, Electrician is going to move the CU and earth bond this week. I've asked him to look at these also. Thanks to everyone for their pointers. Jon

Magic. I have a copy of the mail, I'll pop that in. Cheers.

Hi all. What's the best way to fill a small hole (1") in plasterboard? Thanks. Jon

One of these. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=metal+terminal+block&hl=en&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=djwOUdLlA8So0AXAnoGgDg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=673#biv=i%7C0;d%7CtSylVX04M1NfEM: Is it not safer to terminate in the pendant rather than block?

Thanks for the clarification. Appreciate all for their help.

Possibly a stupid question, what do you mean by insulated?

The earth has actually been cut back. The other wires are quite long.

Magic, cheers for the help.

Hi. I've replaced a light pendant and although the earth is connected, it's via a metal terminal block. Ideally I'd like these to be wired into the earth terminal in the pendant. What's the best way to extend the earth wire by about 2 inches? Thanks all. Jon

Hi. I've read an article about remove a pull cord from a ceiling so I'm going to give it a bash. I'll update the thread for future readers once complete / failed. Cheers. Jon

Hi all, We have a room where there is 1 light, 1 pull cord switch and 1 wall light switch, both the switches turn the light on/off respectively. The cable that runs is 3 core and earth I want to remove the pull cord switch. Can I use a junction box to replace the pull cord switch...