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Don't know anything worth mentioning about screeding but your idea of a insulation/chipboard covering for the low area may lead you into further problems later on... You say you want a continuous floor covering between the two areas, but one area will be solid the other will be floating. What...

Well its probably interpretable one way of the other, but this: (c) consists of - (i) adding light fittings and switches to an existing circuit or (ii) adding socket outlets and fused spurs to an existing ring or radial circuit. ...would...

If you add this new spur at the CU it would be notifiable work I think. Is there no way you can this as a normal spur from another nearby socket?

I think you're floundering now

If the damaged cable is between the plug and the transformer then stop using it immediately! If the damaged cable is between the transformer and the laptop (which I suspect from your symptoms) its possible it is shorting out the laptop battery (and has probably already fried the power supply)...

If you actually read the thread it's quite clear that there was no intent to cheat the system, the OP notified the council believing they would inspect and test. He used a supposedly qualified electrician who then turned out not to be able to test or issue an EIC, then finds he's screwed over...

Despite BAS's rather holier than thou declarations blaming the OP for not researching the issue to the Nth degree what is clear here is that the SYSTEM is at fault. The consumer cannot be expected, and should not be expected, to understand all the legalities, standards and processes involved...

Thanks Adam. 10kA even for 0.1sec is a reasonable chunk of energy, I'm fairly impressed they can survive that and live another day.

Hmm I may have confused things - I'm sure I've seen a faceplate with a round flex hole in the middle (with a raised lip), the one you've linked to is the type with a cutout in the bottom edge yes? Edit: That one linked above ^^

Out of interest, what's the time period for this rating?

If the front of the plate is completely blank it is a blanking plate, if it has a little hole in it for a cable to exit then it's a flex outlet. if in doubt take off the front plate and take it to a decent shop and get them to find one the same.

There may be wiring reasons for the problems you're encountering (as suggested above) which you should give some thought to, but in the spirit of ruling out the obvious and as an amateur suggestion .... there are some fittings which are only rated for 35W halogens - the ones I've seen are...

Well unless I misread it sounds like you haven't got a suitable supply for your new hob, you need a dedicated circuit large enough for the hob. The oven can be connected to the existing socket assuming it has a plug. Diversity is applied over a wide area not a single device ... e.g. if you...

Well the cause and the solution became clear a few days before christmas - remember kids, underfloor electric heating and leaking washing machines dont mix. Oh well, it'll dry out sooner or later :D

Do you put a damp car in there? (nice workshop btw). As others have said your problem is probably lack of ventilation, just popping some wood in there will just end up with damp wood.

PVA and Colourant shouldn't cause any problems. The repair has failed now because water has penetrated around it and frozen I would guess. Perhaps the previous job took longer to set and had time to settle and more effectively block the spaces water could penetrate? Whenever you make a patch its...

You'll never get a proper answer to that as almost all environmental impact studies are deeply flawed e.g. comparisons of CO2 footprints of cars during their use that dont take into account how and where they are manufactured, what recycled/recycleable parts they contain, the type of plastics...

And why wreck a perfectly good kitchen? OP: Yes it's natural to want everything lined up properly, thats why we do it ourselves! For a 600 integrated appliance leave a 600 gap, you'll find the appliance is marginally smaller usually 590-595 leaving (just) enough room to get it in. For a...

I'd guess you've got a cold damp corner which is unlikely to be the wall adjoining your neighbour so I'd be looking at the patio door or the small section of wall adjoining it. Is the door a bit drafty? has the outside been sealed up with silicone sealant which has now crumbled away? Is there a...

Fit an external cover with flaps maybe?