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    Cutting Insulation

    Another vote for bread knife.
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    Old school fuse box

    Please can you clarify 'what didn't work'.
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    Old school fuse box

    Search for "Fused Switch" If you are competent with electric wiring replace with one of these. Suggest one with a light on it so you know when/if there is power when switched on: https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=fused+switch or...
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    CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded

    Yes the cables are already designed to be resistant to interference. And yes, for normal domestic use you should be fine with the cat 6 utp that you are already using.
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    Sound / vibration proofing for extractor fan

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/etm-Anti-Vibration-Washing-Machine-Mat/dp/B00QVN1JPA/
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    CAT6 cable, shielded or unshielded

    Quote: Why would it be okay. Because ethernet cables are made up of 'twisted pairs' of signal carrying wires, which are relatively impervious to signal pickup. So the normal cables work well, and the extra shielding is not normaly needed in typical use...
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    What temp/humidity does water condensate in loft?

    Note that many dehumidifiers do not work at cold temperatures.
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    Drill driver repair or leave?

    Too many words. Old drill was not suitable for your needs. You will never fix it. So throw it away. And if in a budget buy this before family get back... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-X-Change-Cordless-Batteries-Charger/dp/B00T6CBEP8? SFK
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    Dimming led light

    Recommend you buy a varilight pro dimmer as they reliably tend to work on all light types. But are annoyingly expensive. https://www.screwfix.com/p/varilight-v-pro-1-gang-2-way-led-dimmer-switch-white/94816
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    How do you shape pour foam?

    I was considering suggesting the "Dremel type multi tool" (too many multi tools). And using the router tool and even the flexible shaft. This link is randomly selected. https://www.amazon.co.uk/GOXAWEE-Accessories-Creations-Engraving-Polishing/dp/B07GXBTDJ5/
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    Floorboards smell of urine

    We fixed this problem in 2017 Or they lost their sense of smell. :-)
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    Fit Belfast sink 'lengthways'?

    No mechanical reason. But might be an ergonomic issue. Belfast sinks tend to be deep. If it is too narrow, can you comfortably get both arms and hand into the sink to say hold a plate with one hand and wash it with the other?. You might have to try it with say two piles of books that match...
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    How to wire a replacement 2-way light switch (Ed.)

    (sorry -uploaded half way through typing). Perfect. That is exactly correct.
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    How to wire a replacement 2-way light switch (Ed.)

    Dam I missed something important.. Now on bigger screen and can see it is a metal faceplate on the new switch. I think I can see ground wires connected to the metal back box. You need to coo ect those wires to the ground connection on the faceplate. (Or if you have some a short length of...
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    How to wire a replacement 2-way light switch (Ed.)

    Jugador Thanks for the update, and great to hear. If you feel that either of the switches are now operating upside down (some people like to have the top of the switch pushed in for off (or vice versa)), the solution to reverse the switch on/off position is to:- Leave the wires untouched in...
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    How to wire a replacement 2-way light switch (Ed.)

    Look at your original light switch and you can see it is two triangles. But with both COM's at the top. Your new light switch is also two triangles, but one triangle is upside-down to the the other. One triangle with its COM at the top and one triangle with its COM at the bottom. So you...
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    Cleaning the outside drain

    There is no point emptying that culvert drain of soil if the drain it is connected to is blocked. Start at the end (or middle) where the water should drain away from this culvert drain (its lowest point). Work to first ensure that that the drain that the culvert drains into is clean and...
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    Repair socket?

    Do you have a good screwdriver that flits the screws that are on the back of the new socket? Asking as want to make sure you have the basics in terms of tools.
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    Mains indicator LEDs

    Instructions and warnings here by bigclivedotcom:
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    Sip table saw missing bits? 07776

    The switch you found is not an NVR switch. NVR is No Voltage Release, meaning if the supply voltage trips off, when the supply returns the tool dies not start up again by itself. That switch is likely more dangerous than the switch you already have. Suggest you make sure you fit an NVR...
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