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Thanks guys. For myself I would normally go for the cheaper 2-switch option, but for this project I need operation of the switches to be very intuitive, so will have to go for the grid switches. I've never used TLC before (usually use eBay) and I don't have any of their branches in my area, so...

In a hallway where the lighting will usually be controlled by an IR occupancy sensor, I would like a 3-position switch. The switch will allow the lights to be controlled by the sensor, permanently on, or permanently off. As far as I can see the only solution is a "2-way & off" grid switch. Is...

Thanks everyone for your replies. The DIYnot post regarding DIY gas is here: https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/diy-gas.8090/ The article states: I've bought a pack of balloons and leak detection fluid. I would like to put the hob on a workbench, open it up, tighten any loose compression...

I've just completed a full renovation on an empty flat. The last job to do was connect the gas hob. It was the last job because it's taken months to find a gas engineer to quote for the job (others stopped responding when I asked about providing an invoice, or confirming their Gas Safety...

Hi all, I was planting a tree in my front garden yesterday and put the pickaxe straight through the buried Virgin Media cable, probably on the first strike. It was only buried 4 inches below the surface. Quickly repaired with satellite cable connectors however, it's got me thinking about my...

I've just done a bit more testing, and discovered that the neon indicator wouldn't work properly in this situation anyway. It's for a kitchen diner where the downlights are controlled by an occupancy sensor. At the 4-gang wall switch, one switch acts as an over-ride switch for the downlights in...

I have a four gang switch with no access to Neutral but would like to fit a neon indicator for one switch. Is there a good reason why the neon should not be connected between Live & Earth, as although it doesn't trip the RCD it just doesn't feel right.

That house was a clone of mine, so it doesn't have a quarter landing. I bought these newel posts and a box of 40 spindles several years ago. So I will need to find a matching half newel. I'm guessing the wood is pine? Can good results be achieved by staining pine to look more of a light...

I found this on Rightmove from an identically-built house up the road which was renovated and sold a few years ago. I'm not sure what they did with the handrail where it meets the half newel post, looks like it was notched? Image quality is not great, but the posts look a slightly out of...

I would like to improve the appearance of this 1950's ex-council staircase. I've explored beneath the plasterboard but there's nothing of beauty hiding there. So I want to rip it all out and replace with an elegant varnished wood. It looks like I can only run a handrail and spindles up as...

It's a rather heavy full height fridge which sits raised above the floor inside the cupboard, screwed in position top and bottom, and screwed to the integrated door mechanisms in three places. If there was a fault tripping the RCD I'd much rather it could be isolated at the wall.

It's for a single socket behind the built-in fridge (to the right). I guess the same applies since the fridge also has a plug. Would you have fitted a non-fused double-pole switch instead?

Yes it's a ring main with RCD protection at the consumer unit.

Hi all, Had a new sink fitted, kept the tap in the same place but now have the draining board on the right hand side. The socket and fused switch are horizontally less than 30cm from edge of draining board. I assume it's now against regulations? If so, can the fused switch comply with...

Yes I would prefer Samsung due to the Blu-Ray player other TVs in the house being Samsung. I haven't heard about forced adverts, but yes that would definitely be a show stopper. I'm not interested in novelty features (Alexa etc) and assume we won't be exposed to additional adverts if only using...

Hello, I've spent days looking for a new Samsung TV with two specific features, but their website makes it almost impossible to check all technical specs, let alone compare, and often seems to contradict the features mentioned in eBay and Amazon listings. I'm looking for a model around 50-55"...

The cold mains water supply here is pretty cold all year round, much colder than where I grew up. Most of the family resort to using the hot tap for drinking water, causing the combi boiler to kick in, burn gas, then cut off before any hot water even reaches the tap. But it's just enough to get...

Hi all, I'd like to replace some of this soil pipe in order to fit the WC close to the wall. Preferably using rigid pipe sections where possible, as opposed to the flexible connector which looks similar to a tumble dryer vent hose. Could anyone suggest which pipe connectors could be suitable...

Hi all, I have pipework mounted on top of paramount partition board and want to hide this pipework inside the partition. I'm thinking of drilling access holes at each end, and feed through speedfit. What's the best technique for creating the channel internally between the two holes, cutting...

I'm going with Hugh Jaleak's suggestion because it reduces the visible pipework as per the original question. Thanks to everyone who answered, even if I didn't choose your solution, by showing me what all the other options are you helped me make a more informed decision.