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    Fixings for stair hand rail brackets to brick wall

    Hi I am going to fit a 2.4 metre mopstick stair rail with metal brackets to a solid outside wall inside the house I would like to use Fischer duo power plugs would 8 x 40 with 50mm screws be ok or should I use 10 x 50 with 60mm screws any advice welcome as i want to do it properly Thanks
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    Toilet soil pipe connection

    Yes the replacement toilet in the photo has a projection of 555mm back to front edge one of the smallest I could find
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    Toilet soil pipe connection

    I will save 185mm with new toilet fitted my problem is I have a door at front of toilet so not much left room at the moment when sitting on the throne the back wall of toilet is an outside single brick wall
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    Toilet soil pipe connection

    The reason I want to do it is to create more space in front of toilet so a stud wall etc would defeat the object
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    Toilet soil pipe connection

    I have a new compact close coupled toilet to replace my existing toilet in my utility room which will take up less space I will need to move the soil pipe connection a few inches closer to the wall to get my new toilet to fit is this a DIY job or should I get a plumber in ? Any constructive...
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    Makita SDS drill HR2630

    It appears it was purchased new and put in the garage and never used for nine years it is in brand new condition and I am very happy with my purchase
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    Makita SDS drill HR2630

    £60 in new condition, for drilling cavity brick wall to install outside water tap
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    Makita SDS drill HR2630

    I have an opportunity to purchase a 2015 model Makita HR2630 SDS drill will this be the same spec as a 2024 model with same model number ?
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    Tiling cost

    Could anyone give me an idea cost of tiling a kitchen wall above work tops with 50 x 200mm white flat ceramic tiles approx 4 square metres I am buying the tiles so just cost of fitting including materials thanks my tiler is quoting £380 ? In Tyne and wear area
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    Stopcock Replacement

    I need to replace a faulty brass screw down stopcock as the internals are goosed because of over tightening it is in a difficult location low down at floor level behind kitchen units it would be much easier for me if i could replace it with a pegular 1/4 turn ball valve or a sure stop type valve...
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    Bathroom catalogues

    What is the score with the bathroom catalogues when you choose a bathroom fitter he gives you a catalogue to choose the items you want for your bathroom refurb but I have seen a few identical catalogues inside with just a different company name on front and everything inside the same. The prices...
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    Adding sockets

    There is only RCD protection on the sockets ring main not the cooker radial
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    Adding sockets

    Should i fit 20A RC type MCB or just an ordinary type MCB at CU not sure if there is some regulation about sockets having to use RC breakers now
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    Adding sockets

    I see what your saying, if i fit socket as you say what size cable/flex should i use between socket and cooker cable outlet connection 6mm or 2.5mm
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    Adding sockets

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    Adding sockets

    Could i fit a dual connection oven cable outlet with 2.5mm flex going to oven and 2.5mm flex going to a FCU to connect the gas hob gable which is only 3A load would that be within regulations bearing in mind i will have 20A MCB at CU and 6mm cable to cooker isolating switch and cooker outlet...
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    Adding sockets

    If i have a 20A MCB at the consumer unit can i change my cooker 45A DP isolating switch to a 2 gang 45A DP cooker switch with 13A socket using a single to double backbox converter to save me digging out the wall. Also can i safely run a spur off the cooker wall plate cable outlet to fit a...
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    New oven cable

    Had a change of plan since we are short on sockets in kitchen we want to change the cooker DP control switch on kitchen wall to a one with 13A socket, below the worktop where the cooker outlet plate is for oven cable we need to have a socket there also for connecting cable for gas hob ignitor...
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    New oven cable

    As I said manufacturer recommended minimum 15A fuse there is no cable or 13A plug fitted. A new gas hob will be fitted, previously it was an electric cooker with hot plates. It is designed. It is designed for Europe and UK
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