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Ok great - so if I buy a whole load and only manage to get half down in a day, and then it rains all week, what I have left wont be a giant rock hard mess that I can't work with!? Just persuaded the Mrs that I'm up to this...... Cheers, Mike.

Brilliant, thanks again. I think I'm about ready to start.........one last thing regarding the MOT, does it set hard? Can I order it and spread it one day and compact the next? And when compacted can it be walked on ok so I can leave laying the slabs until the next weekend? It's only me...

Hi Thermo, Thanks very much for your help - I've found this old post, in it you tell the chap to lay the mot straight over the hardcore....do I need a hardcore base also? http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=82287 Sorry for all the questions, they will stop soon! Thanks. Mike.

Hi All, Thanks for the replies, don't worry, although I am a DIYer and will ask silly questions to start with I am planning this meticulously! A few more questions if you don't mind.... Regarding the steps - yeah sorry I meant hardcore/concrete. Do I then have to in-fill each...

Hi All, After the success of my shed base I am now ready to move on to my larger project - back steps leading on to a patio. There will be 3 or 4 flights of steps leading to a patio measuring 21'x20'. Maybe a silly question but should I build the steps on the patio or build the steps first...

Excellent - thanks all, I can now order with confidents!!! Happy Easter.

Brilliant thanks Hotrod. How big are the bags? Cheers!

We had 2 of those in our house - I managed to prize both of them off the wall with a crow bar in one piece. It was very easy but as maltaron said - they are very heavy and get them disconnected first.

Hi, I'm building a concrete base for a 10'x6' shed, I've got my 4" of hardcore down but need to order my ballast and cement. This is my first real "building" project and I have no idea how much ballast and cement to order or how much it will cost me. Can anyone give me an idea so...

Hello, We have our Vaillant boiler located in the eves to the house and therefore have a wireless thermostat located in our hallway. It's a Drayton Digistat +2 RF wireless unit but it only works intermitently. I suspected at first it was the batteries in the unit being drained faster than...

Hi All, Sorry one very last thing. These units are individually switched. I plan to run these off of the light switch that is already installed along with the main lightswitch for the kitchen. I guess I just leave them switched to the "on" position and use the light switch?? Thank you...

Fantastic - thanks for all of your help everyone, I should have this mess tidied in a jiffy!! Cheers.

Hello - yes it is twin and earth

Thanks Steve. I'll get these and take a look before chopping them up! One last question (or 2). Am I correct in saying that these will not require earthing - I just want to make sure? Lastly, what is a suitale connector for if I do chop the plugs off, I know any enclosed connection has...

Hi, Thanks for all the replies, here are some with in built transformers. I'm not that fussed by the light, just want to tidy the mess up. Can I do away with the plug on these? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/QLHC2C.html Cheers everyone.

Hi, Has anyone got any other suggestions as to my options? Thank you.

Really - I thought that would have been the transformer built into the light unit? Do you have any other suggestions, I really want shot of all the clips/wiring and transformers! Thanks for the help.

Hello, We recently moved house and the existing kitchen is fine apart from the lights under the cupboards - they are downlighters but the transformers have been clipped under the cupboards rather than placed on top and ran down. The reason for this I guess is that there is no gap whatsoever...