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I did n`t notice to be honest, but most metal back boxes do have one don`t they? I take it that if it has n`t then the solution I suggested would be ok?

I thought space might be an issue behind the switch, so ruled that out, adding a terminal block would probably not allow the switch to sit on the box properly

I`m replacing my cooker switch, and when I came to fit the new switch the earth terminals were on the opposite side of the switch, thus rendering the earth wires too short, not sure on what to do next I put the old switch back and decided to have a think. What I`ve come up with, I`m not sure if...

I`ve been thinking about this, and i`m not a plumber, but having spent the recent cold spell de frosting my outside condensate pipe daily, more as a precaution than waiting for the boiler to trip out. My condensate pipe upsizes to 32mm outside of the wall which is a north facing wall. Anyway I...

Thanks for your help, much appreciated!

This is probably a daft question, but here goes... When laying the first row of laminate floor, which edge should go up to the spacers against the wall, the tongue or the groove?

The intention is to tile over the extended step. I have no idea why there is a step inside my back door. Adding PVA to the mix is ok then?

Forgive me if this sounds daft, but here goes Due to a burst water pipe under a concrete floor I have decided to re run the pipes above floor level. The problem I have is that the pipes now run in front of the step inside the back door, I need to extend the step over the pipes. I have...

It looks like these lanterns are faulty, I was going to get another one from B&Q, but they are out of stock at every B&Q store in the area, I wonder if they have dis-continued the product due to the fault?

I have a Dusk to Dawn lantern identical to the one in the following link http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9706763&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=waldwick+lantern&fh_eds=%C3%9F&fh_refview=search&ts=1259585740789&isSearch=true...

I didn`t set the price, just trying to help the lad

Here you go http://www.screwfix.com/prods/14727/Electrical-Supplies/Switches-Sockets/Electrical-Screws/Electrical-Screw-M3-5-x-75mm-Pack-of-10

Total MCB ratings in CU 82A Rating of service fuse 100A ok?

Naughty, you`ve got a 16A mcb supplying a combined mcb of 22A

Right, i`m not an electrician, but shouldn`t the cable that comes through the hole on the side of the CU, on the right hand side be secured with a cable gland to prevent the cable being yanked out?

I need to remove a kithen drawer from the runners and can`t for the life of me fathom it out, the drawers are from B&Q, can anyone advise please Edit: i`ve sussed it now :D

Thanks for the speedy reply

Whats the difference between JG Speedfit Grey and JG Speedfit White, if there is any difference

Yep it`s as easy as that :D

I have the coldseal windows with th beading on the outside, the glazing units look like they have gone as i have a gluey looking substance running down the inside of the glass, any advice on how to change the units please