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This is what I understood. I was just trying to see if I can avoid connections. So a connection would be required on one leg. Fine! Does it matter which one is connected from the two and which one is fed to a socket? Not sure how you mean. There is RCD protection for the ring main at the...

Thanks for the replies pouring in. I will try to add a pic later. So far adding a socket to the ring seems to be the best/ easiest option. Not sure I've got it right: When you cut the 2 wires, you would have 4 ends of LIVE, NEUTRAL and EARTH. Provided the cable length is available, do...

Gutterball, is that allowed? I thought the only way was to add a junction box if you wanted to add a socket to a ring without extending it. Can you post some link/ image where it has been done? Thanks.

The earth wire has broke while trying to open the cable. Also since both are damaged, I would rather split them and secure them properly. Can you add a socket without extending from the 2 ring main cables?

This is what I was thinking. I would keep it accessible. How about the junctions themselves inside the backbox? Just use a connector strip or something better? Its the unspurred ring main. Wouldn't the socket out of it be a spur? :?

I am at work, so don't have the photo. The drill has damaged the insulation on both and the bare copper is visible on one. If the MCB had not tripped, I would have never noticed. It would be a major task to route a new wire as its a long wall and it would have to be routed from outside. Worse...

Hi, I've accidentally drilled through the 2.5mm ring main of the house inside a wall. Although its working but the wiring is badly chafed. I would like to cut both the 2.5mm wires where the damage is and connect them using a junction box inside/ outside the wall. I was wondering if there...

Hi, I've cleaned the spark plug using sand paper (had some carbon in it). Opened the air filter and it looked reasonably clean without any dust. Where is the carburettor? Is it housed in the small round yellow metal container underneath the fuel/ choke control? I was also thinking, can I...

Hi, I've a 2 year old compactor that has not been used for more than a year now. I've now forgotten how to start it. In the first pic, the red switch needs to be turned on. How about the settings on the second pic? Are they supposed to be @ max (to the right) when starting? There is...

Thanks SandyLyon I quite like "Excel Ultimate KIT" for £200, which I think is the one that matches your recommendation in the closest way. Its cheaper from the metal version by £15 OR Should I go for metal one?

Thanks peeps for such wonderful help and support.. SandyLyon: Is this a wireless set up or wired? FYI, we don't have pets. Can you please advise if I can buy this product as a complete package with PIR and Dialler.. I've tried ebay but not so sure if I am getting all that you have...

Thanks Spark123, I will make a note of barrel length. Regarding alarms, there are many models for Texecom. Can you please recommend the best one or should I buy this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281136562138?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Cheers..

Thanks for the comment about the barrel. I will buy a new (Yale?) barrel and replace so I get new keys. I am also surprised that they could enter with screwdrivers. The police said that if I had double locked, they would not have managed to open the door as its quite heavy and seems to be of...

Hello all, Posting this with a heavy heart. There has been a spate of burglaries around our town and our home of 3 years was the latest victim yesterday. Thieves accessed through the front door (image attached) when we were away for couple of hours. They were mainly after jewelry and got...

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Really? 30 inch is 762mm. I need 420mm. So cut 170mm from both sides? How wide are the side panels on the 30 inch doors?

Thanks leeco, This seems fairly involved. Are there door types that can be cut to size when assembling or solid doors that can simply be cut with a circle saw from the hinge side?

Hello, I've a small store right by the entrance of the house that is covered by a tatty door made from cardboard (without a handle) by the previous owner. I want to install a proper door there that looks good too. But the dimensions of the opening are quite unique. Its 2100mm by 420mm...

Thanks for your advice. Just to let you know that the wood floor has been nailed, would you still advise to use the beads than silicone?

I think silicone would looks more tidy than wood trims.. Also it would be more work with wood trims compared to silicone? :?: