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Thanks I realised now the tube has gone :? (after approx 15 hours usage) Whats a toggle switch? Its wired up to a 5amp plug.

... That was'nt intentional, first one seemed to dissappear :?

Yes if you think the rad is not dirty/discoloured. It is rare that gloss or satinwood covers in one coat, even if you use 'Solo' or 'Once'.

Well .... I have never known u/c to "crack" in a "hot" situation. Also .... I would never apply "one" coat of gloss to anything.

I would recommend applying an oil based primer to the plasterboard before the PVA. Just thinking of the person who decides to remove your tiles at a later date.

All plasterboard should have a solid coat of oil based primer applied before people apply wallpaper or tiling, to facilitate easy stripping at a later stage. In your case I would agree with jasonb and have a 'rip out plasterboard' party 8)

This depends if the plasterboard had an oil based primer applied. You will discover soon after starting your stripping. If your scraper starts digging into the plasterboard it was put up by cowboys and you wull have no end of 'filling' to do after stripping it. Golden rule with vinyl paper is to...

Yes, make sure rad' is turned off tho' to prevent paint/brush drying on you. 'Yellowing' will not occur for 10+ years with modern paints.

I would recommend applying an oil based primer prior to sizing with thin coat of paste. Its impossible to remove wallpaper at a later date without destroying the plasterboard if thisd process is skipped.

After an hour or so I discovered that my new B&Q 8 watt flouescent kitchen light dims to almost nothing! http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=8060024&fh_search=flourescent+light+8+watt&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1142024191316 How can I improve on this...

Just realised that after an hour or so, these lights dim to almost nothing! Anyone know of a kitchen wall unit light that performs better? http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=8060024&fh_search=flourescent+light+8+watt&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1142024191316

I do like the way that one 'periscopes down' & takes the plugs with it 8)

Without disturbing wall tiles, or using conduit :?:

Thanks andy, yes its the second one. It descends below the w'top when not in use. Mmm B&Q are half the price!

B&Q do one with 3 sockets for £39 ........ anyone know if they are available elsewhere?