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I think for basic usage any off the shelf pc would be ideal for you. The 2gb of ram you're talking about would purely be for running Vista, as all the other tasks you use your computer for would happily run on a 512mb / 1gb XP pc. Vista does seem to be a heavyweight, overloaded operating system...

Thanks for your reply! First off we've tried all four hobs on full, 800w Microwave, kettle, dishwasher, extractor fan, tumble dryer & fridge all on at the same time and it hasn't tripped. We were told when the work was carried out that the sparky himself could not certify the work, which...

This is bad news, we had it rewired a while back by a friend of a colleague whos gone awol but was a sparky, thing was when it came to fitting the kitchen nothing had been put in place for the hob, so with my limited knowledge I phoned him and he advised to put a 4mm cable from a 13a connection...

Thanks for your reply John D. My hob is supplied from a 13A fused spur coming off the ring main but using 4mm cable (from the spur to the hob), does this make a difference or is it still not within regs?

Hi I've got a 32 Amp mcb on my kitchen ring which includes dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer all spured off and a fridge and kettle/toaster that are used. It also has a hob spured off of it rated at 5.8Kw! We also want to add a plinth heater which is rated at 1.8Kw, this is a plug...

I know I'm brining back an old topic here but I've got a similar problem but mine is on the extension of the house which has a flat roof with no insulation. So between the ground floor ceiling & 1st floor can I just use normal loft insulation from my local DIY store or do I need something...

Nice one I knew it would be a simple fix! Thanks :D

On the profile it's not working on click on start select run then type cmd (the command prompt will pop up). Type ping www.google.com If you get a reply then you need to go to Internet explorer, go to Tools, options and select the connection tab and check there is nothing in either Dial up...

Hi Before I start I'm a real novice at plumbing so bear with me please :) I've purchased an outside tap and a sort of 'L' bracket for it to fit on to (15mm speed fit to 1/2" tap connector). I've also got the old bracket which was leaking but all the plumbing was ripped out and redone with...

I haven't played with Vista much but assuming it's the same as XP... Right click 'My Computer' go to properties & select the hardware tab then click on Device Manager button. Have you got any items listed with a little yellow exclamation mark next to them? I've never known onboard sound...

Hi We're comming up to finishing our kitchen and have been keen on the idea of using a plinth heater (we couldn't afford underfloor after all the other work we've had done). I just assumed they were always electric but I've found some that can be linked in to my central heating system...

Thanks gcol, that makes sense! Just out of interest whats peoples opinons on this not being advised about this by the designer at any point?

Hi I'm not sure if tiling is the right area for this question but here goes... I'm just about to finish fitting my laminate splashback in the kitchen and have just read in the small print on a b&q catalouge today that it has to have a 150mm clearance from the hob / heat sources, otherwise...

I just used an old chisel (and kept sharpening it). It was still hard work though!

For that kind of money you could get the walls & ceiling skimmed and have better finish!

Hi Fred Thanks again for your advice! Yea I did mean raised drips, but what you've said makes perfect sense as I thought I'd just get the cheapest tub of emulsion and mix it up with water but common sense should have told me cheaper = thinner :roll: The finish has never been like glass...

Hi I was told with newly plastered walls to size them with a mixture of 50% emulsion 50% water before painting (to allow the plaster to absorb the moisture before putting emulsion on). When I did this though the solution was so runny that I ended up with drips that showed through the paint...

Haha it did occur to me but the bomb squad insisted they took it away. No doubt they disarmed it and put it on there themselves :)

Thanks Fred, I've seen them use them on TV DIY programs and wondered if it absorbs the moisture too quickly! Our kitchen fitters go the batroom to finish still so he wont be bored :) Cheers for the advice!

I wish I'd taken some photos now I've found this forum, sparkys look away.. although you've probably seen it all before , but maybe not the last item :shock: Moved in November 2006: Electrics 1. First trip up the loft electric shock where a junction box had been left by the hatch...