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You're right, I do "feel" it. I know it may not be logical. But it's counterintuitive that it's safe to touch a live source when you're soaking wet. Are you saying it IS safe then? Would you do it? I'm genuinely interested to know, not trying to score points, and I appreciate all the thoughtful...

Thanks for all those very informative replies. So, from what everyone is saying, it seems it is 100% safe to sit in a bath full of water and touch a tap that is live?

I know that supplementary bonding is supposed to be safe, I get the Faraday Cage analogy, and I've read the DIYNOT wiki but I'm still struggling with the principle. According to the Electrical Safety Council, the definition is as follows: "Supplementary bonding The connecting together of the...

Fantastic. Thanks for the info John. All the best, Reg.

Hi, I wonder if anyone can clarify this. There's an electrical water heating appliance in the loo. As you can see in the picture in the link below there's an earth symbol above a screw next to the power cable. Presumably the appliance is earthed through the main cable so does anyone know what...

Blimey, that was quick! Thanks Coljack. Reg

I'd be grateful for your opinion of this RCD wiring setup in the house I've just moved into. The RCD is for a shower (a power shower, not one that heats the water itself). At the top of the RCD, the live and neutral are attached and run to the shower. At the bottom, the live and neutral come...

Thanks for those replies Deluks and Jeepman. Both very helpful. Thanks for taking the time. All the best, Reg

Sorry this is quite a small point but I wonder if one of the experts out there can help me get it right. I want to insulate an internal wall. Thermal boards would be nice but not readily available where I live so I plan to put up battens, then insulation material (polystyrene board or Wickes...

Many thanks to everyone for the replies. I really appreciate you taking the trouble. Thanks. Reg

My old power shower is worn out so I'm now swapping it with a newer version of the same make (Mira Event XS). It has a built-in pump but no heater, using domestic hot water, and draws 150 watts.The pipes and cable enter directly from the wall, so are not exposed. Access to these is via a crawl...

That's very clear BikerM, thank you. I do have the individual flashings and so that's what I'll do. It's just that it's an old cottage with thick slates so they'll stick up quite a lot and the soakers will have to go in at quite a steep angle. Should work though. The Velux leaflet is a little...

OK, thanks for that Noseall.

Hi, I'm installing a new Velux roof window in a slate roof. All has gone well but I'm not 100% sure how to install the side flashing. Does anyone know if it should be installed with the pieces connected together in one long strip under the slates or whether the pieces are supposed to be...

Thanks for that Noseall. By "frame" I meant the window surround (the bit that's left after you remove the glazed section). Thanks for the idea. I'll try screwing in this frame hard and see what the result is. If no go I'll try and get it replaced, as you say. Thanks again.

Hi all, I'm putting in a new Velux window at the moment. Today I got the hole cut nicely, offered up the frame - and it didn't fit properly. On close inspection the frame turned out to be slightly warped. I know this is unusual for Velux but that's how it is. The frame hasn't been banged or kept...

Thanks Jason. That's useful to know too, especially since there's a Topps near me. All the best.

Thanks Nelly B. That's very helpful. I'll see if I can find the right stuff. All the best.