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    oak worktop

    Hi, i am about to fit 38mm oak worktop to a run of 3.1m, the length of the worktops I have are 3m, obviously I have to find that extra 10cm but I am guessing I don't want to add just 10cm to end of 3m length, where am I best to cut the 3m. the run has a cut out for a sink and also cuts in the...
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    level cabinets

    hi guys, okay started to install tall kitchen units had no problem in levelling on base of unit, back to front and side to side however....when placing the level on the sides of the unit it is not level, out by approx. 10mm from bottom to top? one of the units is for an intergrated 50/50 f/f the...
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    kitchen end panels

    Yeah cheers guys, after giving it a little thought it soon became obvious what to do, just panicked on assembling the first unit
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    kitchen end panels

    Hi, just about to install my kitchen, question is.....should the end panels on a tall unit be cut down so the top is flush with the top of the unit and at the bottom, should it be recessed at the front so the plinth is continuous. would appreciate your help.
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    washing machine waste

    there is no sink near to the washing machine
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    washing machine waste

    any other suggestions as I don't think I will get sufficient fall as the trap goes under a worktop
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    washing machine waste

    thanks again, because of the 6m to run the waste can the upstand be cut down to allow the sufficient fall required?
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    washing machine waste

    forgot to say, there is not a great deal of space behind the machine so can the trap be fitted externally?
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    washing machine waste

    thanks for that but what about the fall?
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    washing machine waste

    Hi all, please help....i need to run the waste from a washing machine through the wall directly behind the appliance but then the nearest gulley for it to run to is approx. 6m away. What kind of trap would be best and positioned where, also can the flexible hose from machine be connected into a...
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    lighting

    hoobloodyrah! finally did it.....thank you to all that helped
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    just like to say a big thanks for your very clear and concise instructions...and your patience.

    just like to say a big thanks for your very clear and concise instructions...and your patience.
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    lighting

    Am I thick or what? That is rhetorical so please be kind and don't answer... just discovered the bloody switch I was trying to use is defective. I understand the principals but just struggling putting it into practice, so one more question, do I need to run twin+earth from new light to...
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    lighting

    thanks for your patience but I just ain't getting it??? tried taking brown to unswitched connection in junction box now both lights turn on/off but only on right switch, left switch does nothing now.
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    lighting

    BOTH LIGHTS NEED TO BE SWITCHED ON TO TURN OFF OR ON :roll:
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    lighting

    okay followed all procedures given by automationman, now both lights work but come on at the same time, when left switch is on can turn both off/on together at both switches, when left switch is off niether light comes on?? Again I am sure this is a simple problem but i am having a serious blond...
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    lighting

    sorry if my first post was unclear, i will try again.. there are currently 2 lights on one switch, I want to be able to change the single switch for a double switch (2 gang)in order to switch them on/off independantly. set up as it is .....the circuit cable goes into a junction box, then...
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    lighting

    i have just added an extra light into an extension but i want to change the current single switch to a double so lights can be turned on/off independantly, currently the switch cable runs into a four way junction box as this supplies other lights and then runs from there to the ceiling rose, i...
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    connecting wireless thermostat

    Hi, just bought a wireless thermostat (celect) and need to connect it. The installation instructions aren't very clear (to an electrical novice). Boiler is new and as yet has not been fired up, the only flex currently going to the boiler is taken from a switched fused spur(from ring main) and...
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    upvc door and frame

    hi, have tried to fix a upvc door and frame in today,wedged it using plastic packers supplied but evertime i opened the door the frame moves :x if i use expanding foam between frame and wall will this hold it in place to enable me to get the screws in, or will it distort the frame?
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