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As far as I know the Driver/Transformer feeds the RF Controller which controls the lighting colours and also feeds the 3 x 5M LED strips. ---[driver]---[controller]---{3 x LED Strips} These are the items I'm looking at: Driver/Transformer: (the 12V 12.5A 150W version)...

In addition to my post above I thought providing the details of the items I was initially intending to buy may be helpful? Does this seem like a good setup that is legal in a kitchen and will pass regs? Is the transformer powerful enough to do the job? 3 x 5 meter lengths of 300 RGB...

I'm nearing the end of a couple years work overhauling and improving my home, including installing bricked drive, landscaping rear garden, building conservatory, installing new bathroom, removing internal walls here and there and finally fitting a new kitchen. I've got everything planned and...

Haha, that's exactly what I did. I bought a medium heavy one for £170 odd to compact the rear garden hardcore last summer. The job was a big one and was split over a few weeks. Only wish I'd bought the whacker sooner as it would have saved me even more cash when I did the front drive a couple...

I've had a Titan (actually an Erbauer, but they're one and the same) for 3 years and used it on loads of projects. It's never missed a beat and is surprisingly powerful and robust. I wouldn't bother buying a 'better' branded one if you're just planning on selling it afterwards. If it gets...

Grab a Titan breaker from Screwfix for the concrete removal. It's only £150 or so and worth every penny. I removed my front and rear garden poured concrete bases (each approx. 30'x20') and decided to save money by using the 'good' concrete as hardcore. 4 days and two very used sledge...

Thanks very much for the advice guys. Really appreciate it. I'm having the first of 3 quotes provided today so I'll decide from there if I'll get builders in or do it myself. Thanks again. :)

Cheers guys. I was thinking 3 or 4 strong boys on one side to hold up the upstairs wall and then 3 adjustable props to help lift the beam up into position. Is it better to use slate between the beam and the underside of the upper wall or a bed of mortar? I've been told a bed of mortar might...

You must be referring to the Royal 'we', as I definitely call them layers. :lol:

I'm just about to get underway with some home alterations including removing a supporting wall between the galley kitchen and dining room and installing a Universal Beam. I've had a structural engineer draw up plans and calculations and have submitted all the paperwork to Building Control. I've...

I'd be gob smacked if a pro turned up with a Bricky Pro as any brick layer should be able to work just as neatly and faster freehand. They wouldn't want to use a Bricky tool. But for the average DIY enthusiast, or just someone who needs to build a small wall and wants to give it a bash...

Thanks stillp. I was more concerned about the LED strip lights failing rather than the transformers. It's just easier to replace whole lighting kits rather than forage for replacement parts years down the line, but I'm starting to think the only realistic option is to hard wire drivers into...

A socket could theoretically be fitted on a 90 degree angle (not that it would be a great idea) so the flex wouldn't be an issue. A floor socket can be fitted on a raised plinth - approx. 1cm higher than the floor to account for 'slight' spills etc. but I completely agree with your point...

Thanks for your comments. I will get an electrician in and see what they propose. What's the word on socket placement though? Is on the wall but touching the floor legal, and if not can floor mounted sockets be legally used in a kitchen? Thanks again.

Hi. I'm about to begin a new kitchen installation and am in the final planning and purchasing stages. I'm unsure about one aspect of the lighting however and would really appreciate advice from those that know. The kitchen is going to have three lighting solutions, which I'd like to have...

Yes, the current switch wire does indeed have a red sleeve fitted. I'll be sure to mark the wiring correctly. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to fitting the new light later this week.

That's very helpful, thanks. So I assume that means my current PIR light is as the 'Dining Room' back plate in the diagram because with only two twin core and earth cables there isn't a third cable to feed to a further light?

I'd really appreciate some help with an issue I'm having with a PIR light wiring. I currently have a rather ancient PIR light over the backdoor of my kitchen. It has a single switch inside the kitchen to make it constantly illuminate, but it is always on in the PIR detecting sense, even when...

Thanks very much limerockconstruction, that's very helpful. I'll visit Travis P. and Jewsons and see what deal they can do me on blocks. onecog, I did see that modular system and it looks good, but I've already bought most of the bits I need to construct the base using building materials so...