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Does anyone have any advice on what to use to fix stone wall tiles to the wall? They're small (10cm x 10cxm). Most tile adhesives I've found say they're not suitable for stone tiles. I'm wondering about using a sand/cement mortar instead but am not sure waht the best mix would be and whether...

Thanks for that Bahco. It was very helpful. You wouldn't know where I could order that anti vac trap online would you? Thanks again

I'm planning to install a new downstairs bog, shower, and basin and am considering drainage options. I've got two questions. 1. Can the basin/shower waste go into a gutter drain? (My house has separate drains for the gutter waste). 2. I believe basin/shower waste can go to the soil outlet but...

Thanks to everyone for those replies. It's clear I need to get an expert to look at this so that's what I'll do. However, I'll answer some points raised too. Adam, actually I did mean that brown cable that Ban referred to. That's the earth wire although as before it didn't show up well in my...

Thanks for your observations Map, Lectrician and HDRW. In fact, I think there is an earth cable but it didn't show up well in the photo. It's right at the top of the cu. A thick cable comes through the ceiling and connects to the bolt at the top of the cu (pic here : )...

OK I think I've sorted it out now, thanks to all your help.There's a head-on shot here Lectrician: http://freespace.virgin.net/c.kennard/mixed2.jpg (sorry it's a composite but the space is narrow). Took your advice Mapj and found that the wires from the fuses lead to single sockets in each of...

Yes, the mains supply comes from the same place. It isn't so clear in the picture. Anyway, there's no problem so perhaps I'll just ignore it. I just like to know what's going. Thanks for your ideas.

Hi Breezer, No, there are no storage heaters - at least not now. Maybe there were before I moved in. There are no other high load devices either apart from a cooker and immersion but they run to the CU. Maybe, as you suggest, this is the fuse box for storage heaters since removed but I wonder...

Hi guys, I'm just trying to get to understand the electrics of an old cottage I've just moved into. Does anyone know why I'd have an old style fuse box (with six 15 amp fuses)AND a new consumer unit. Shouldn't there just be a CU? Pic here: http://freespace.virgin.net/c.kennard/fuses.jpg I've...

Thanks to everyone for the posts. The info and observations were very helpful. Looks like I should get a few rewiring quotes to be on the safe side.

Hi, I moved into an old cottage recently and I've just uprooted the floorboards for the first time to examine the wiring. There's a strange 6 in square brown box here with a detachable cover with a picture of an eagle on it. It appears to be a kind of junction box since a series of wires (black)...

Thanks for that speedy reply Plugwash. It was a big help. The idea for the outside cable was a good one too. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks again.

This is probably a daft question so apologies in advance. I'm about to connect up an outside 300W security light and am considering where to take the power from. First I planned to loop into the house lighting circuit by adding a junction box to the supply to an existing light switch. However...