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    Eaves insulation

    Hi, any recommendations for type of insulation in first floor bedroom eaves cupboards most welcome, thanks.
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    Deepish cracks and gaps in wall

    Sorry one more - with this PVA what ratio am I looking at? Thanks!
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    Deepish cracks and gaps in wall

    Appreciate the info. I’ve some exterior Toupret masonry filler, is it worth using some of that first before the interior?
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    Deepish cracks and gaps in wall

    Much appreciated. Forgive my asking what ratio PVA to water?
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    Deepish cracks and gaps in wall

    Thank you. Is PVA acceptable to try first?
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    Deepish cracks and gaps in wall

    Hi, when raking out cracks and removing wall plugs some of the plaster has come away much more than I’ve previously experienced. Will interior filler suffice or is something else required? Thanks!
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    Bottom of stairs no post/rail/spindes

    Hi there, any advice on how to go about restoring the bottom of the stairs to a ‘standard’ rails/spindles/posts setup much appreciated!
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    Gaps along staircase wall

    Hi, have got pieces of plaster falling out and gaps where wall adjoins staircase - annoying less than a year after building work was completed. Any advice on products to use, filler, caulk, foam etc? I'm not sure what's best. Many thanks!
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    Which door strip for mat/laminate?

    Hi, I’m looking to replace threshold/door strip between mat and laminate with one where the screws are not visible. Bit confused with the various options available, could anyone advise? Thanks!
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    USB sockets issue

    Thanks. I have tried a USBA - Micro USB cable that is marked ‘charging’ rather than ‘charging and sync’ and that one works - although temperamental when a USBC is also plugged in.
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    USB sockets issue

    https://www.screwfix.com/p/british-general-800-series-13a-2-gang-sp-switched-socket-3a-2-outlet-type-a-c-usb-charger-white/289jr?ref=SFAppShare
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    USB sockets issue

    Hi, it’s a wireless charger and various other devices that worked on a previous socket that was labelled 5V - 1A
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    USB sockets issue

    Hi, replaced socket with USB A/USB C version. The USB A is not powering certain things its predecessor did (5V 1A USB). Sometimes powers up for a couple of seconds then immediately disconnects. Have tried multiple cables with same issue. Are there different types of Micro USB cables for...
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    Extend short socket wiring

    Hi, have got some short wires for sockets and would be great if I could check I’ve understood correctly a suitable way of extending them to connect the faceplate. For each of Live, Neutral, Earth, use a 3 way Wago 221: -Two wires from wall - one each into a Wago port -One wire out to socket -...
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    Light switch earthing

    It is. The contractor arranged for second fix electrical after decorating. Or is it just my painting that’s no good?
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    Light switch earthing

    Thank you for sharing the really useful guidance. Even if the sockets are not breaching any rules, looks like I’ll need to follow up on the switches.
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    Light switch earthing

    For those interested, one of the sockets that wasn’t caulked in the new install… staggered
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    Light switch earthing

    Thanks very much. Local electrician tells me metal box doesn’t need earthing if the plate is plastic.
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    Light switch earthing

    Sorry I’m a bit confused with varying opinions online and from electrician who has seen some of them
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    Light switch earthing

    Am I missing something or are these instructions not including earthing back box for sockets?
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