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    Roof condensation and vent tiles

    Hi, yes I've left a gap, actually during the cleaning of the loft space; 58 bags of rubble, junk, and miscellaneous rubbish removed including a 1939 war mag found. I also removed approx 60 bricks placed around the edges to block air flow although there was no insulation or condensation at that...
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    Roof condensation and vent tiles

    Hi, I have insulated my loft and noticed I'm starting to get condensation. So, I was looking at the Klober roof vents for my tiles which are the Mendip reds. Are the Klober any good? Are there better ones? Is there an optimum place to put these tiles? they tell you how to fit them and...
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    Swap Single Pole sockets for Double pole Sockets

    Thanks for the replies They are from B&Q the correct colour is iridium Black. Actual Sockets
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    Swap Single Pole sockets for Double pole Sockets

    Hi all. Question: I have White Single Pole double sockets, can I change them for double pole double sockets. Reason: The double sockets I want to install; Nickel colour effect, use Double pole wiring and there aren't any single pole options.
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    Kitchen - Floor levels seriously out

    it gets worse tpt, it has concrete curved skirting - think coving on the floor made with concrete and you get the idea. Its one of those jobs where you will either look like a god when its done or get dragged over hot coals because its not like they imagined.
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    Kitchen - Floor levels seriously out

    I agree, I'm letting form over function come into it, its just a diagonal slope. I think I'm trying to bash a square peg into a rounded square hole lol!
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    Kitchen - Floor levels seriously out

    thanks for the info people, I was afraid of that re cost effectiveness but it looks like I don't really have many options. 1. I could follow the floor but I think that would look awful. 2. Board the deeppest area's and level over the board with a thinner level? 3. Bite the bullet and just...
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    Kitchen - Floor levels seriously out

    Hi all, have a problem re levelling a floor that's way out. The floor is from a kitchen to part way through a dining area. A wall has been knocked out to extend the kitchen part way into the dining area. The high point is in the top left of the kitchen and the low point is bottom right...
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    PVC cladding v tiles

    I fitted some PVC cladding and it looked very nice, but I found it to be very brittle. If you trip and hit it with your hands - palms it will take the hit, but if you hit it with say your knuckles it will crack so bear that in mind, try and get some samples you can keep and try it out. With...
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    testing Laptop power adapter

    Thank you both for your insight, you have been very helpful., very much appreciated.
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    testing Laptop power adapter

    So, its OK to have a 19.5V read 19.4V and be OK? sorry if I appear dumb just trying to understand where you draw the line between a good reading and a bad one.
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    testing Laptop power adapter

    Hi, you are right re the 240V the secondary should be 19.5V, this is the power adapter for a HP Mini the printed text says 100-240V~1.1A 50/60Hz 19.5V 2.05A 40W Max Apologises, should have mentioned that.
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    testing Laptop power adapter

    bit of a novice to multimeters but I have a few laptop power adapters that I want to test to see if they are any good. I actually have two multimeter, a clarkes CDM 10A and I also have a Mastech MAS-343 Auto-range. On the premise of keeping it as simple as possible I opted for the Clarke...
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    Fitting double doors to an arch

    Hi all I have a through lounge dining area and I want to fit double doors/french doors. I already have the doors, which are quite heavy and wondered what the best way is to fill the gaps the doors don't fill. Stud wall it? tying the door frame too it and then insulate, plaster boarding, and...
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    Fireplace Project

    Hi thanks for the response, apologies for not replying earlier but I lost broadband for a week so I'm just catching up with my online stuff.
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