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  1. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Access tap diverter valve

    Unless you know the manufacturer of the mixer or where purchased from. I think you could be struggling.
  2. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Access tap diverter valve

    Yes it has snapped/broken. The spring would sit through the middle of the central pin/spindle but as it has broken it will not stay in place.
  3. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    plasterboarding over wallpapered ceiling

    You would fit battens perpendicular existing joists, then fix the other battens to these, I would expect a joist/noggin already close to the perimeter walls to fix to.
  4. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Access tap diverter valve

    Normally you undo shower hose from unit, then twist the divertor knob off. You will then need to take the valve out using a hex key from underside.
  5. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    plasterboarding over wallpapered ceiling

    It would depend on your existing ceiling and how level it is, to which method is best used. If you where to use battens, then 2"x 1" are usually fine. You will need to identify where you existing joist are. Recommended spacing would be 400mm to 450mm centres then battens along centre line and...
  6. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Lighting requirement (lumens) for a lounge

    It is difficult to say. I prefer to watch TV with lights off. But also like to be able to read in this room, so I like the light to achieve that. Likely looking at 20-50 Lumens/p/m2 as ball park figure. But it maybe something you need to tweak with.
  7. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    How to make/buy dot and dab materials

    You can use either, dry-wall adhesive (powder and mixed with water) or the foam adhesive. It is up to you. Just follow the instruction on the product.
  8. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Leaking shower waste

    If the bathroom floor cannot come up, the only other option is the ceiling. Or take cubicle down and lift tray!!!
  9. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    quick n dirty

    It will have to be suitable for the environment it is installed, you will have to take provision for tree grow not damaging the cable
  10. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    External Electrics Pre-Work

    Not sure what a rafter void is. But you can run standard cable to the meter, then outside in SWA via an adaptable junction box. You will need to rate the cable for desired load, method of route and distance of run.
  11. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    No Earth in Kitchen Downlights. What can I do?

    If the terminals are not enclosed within the fitting, therefore exposed to accidental contact. Then they must be enclosed.
  12. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    No Earth in Kitchen Downlights. What can I do?

    Yes would you think they would make sure they took pictures of a neat jobs/work. Exposed live conductors and no earth sleeve. I have picked up on this is stores before.
  13. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    No Earth in Kitchen Downlights. What can I do?

    Yes the Deboxes will be fine, I would also recomend striping the earth back, sleaving an terminating to the box. @333rocky333 The absence of BS5733 on the tech spec, would leave me suspicious of MF claims.
  14. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    No Earth in Kitchen Downlights. What can I do?

    The square within a square does mean there is no earth connection required. To clarify. It is the live and neutral terminal connector that requires enclosing. Changing the lamps should really make no difference either way, regarding safety. You would need to terminate the earth to the light...
  15. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Headroom above light fitting - regulations?

    Will have to remember that, for the next time the Missus is loading the fridge with a folk lift truck.
  16. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Headroom above light fitting - regulations?

    Bulk head or fluorescent with a diffuser, should be safe enough to stop harm. Not the smelly type diffusers neither.
  17. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Moving a 13amp socket

    If you could think of replacing the double socket with a fused connection unit, then you could spur of that.
  18. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Moving a 13amp socket

    Firstly it would be wise to confirm if it is ring final or a radial circuit. Radial circuits are less complicated to spur from. With some alteration to cables and swapping the existing socket for blank plate, things can be done. There are other regultions to follow as you are really adding a...
  19. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    Removing torbeck style valve from concealed cistern

    The plastic nut on the top side of valve will unscrew, there is a pin and washer enclosed, if the washer is split or debris blocking. It can cause slow filling, replace or clean.
  20. PrenticeBoyofDerry

    No Earth in Kitchen Downlights. What can I do?

    The downlight cans/fittings are not With regards to earthing, depends on the class of fitting class I require earthing but double insulated do not. Yet the terminals shown are unsafe regardless of omitted earth. Could you post a picture of the data printed/stuck on the fitting Again depends of...
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