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Hi there, Quick question about lighting in Bulgaria. Since I was told by an old 'friend' saying "the electrics aren't like they are in the uk they are very weak blah blah blah" I'm paranoid that my lighting is very poor and causing my eyes to strain when reading, on the computer etc. Problem...

Errrrrm, since when did cowboys bother to use spirit levels?!!!!!

Yes but i don't have enough. I'd have enough to do one coat but the finish will be awful as it states on back of bag needs 2 coats if going over rough render. This is why i needed to know whether i can use just normal building plaster for the 1st and satin as the 2nd. And sorry if i wasn't...

Hi I've found a picture of the building plaster if helps a little: And just says on the back: building gypsum Gray-white powder obtained by thermal treatment of crude gypsum rock. Hygroscopic building product applicable for use in dry areas, finishing, ability to form a plastic mass...

Anyone? Please???

Hi there, thanks for reply. Yes there's a website but it's all in Bulgarian and I don't have time to translate all of it, but to give a rough idea of what it basically says for satingips is: Pour plaster into clean water (1KG plaster to about 0.65L water). Let the plaster absorb the water for...

Hi there, Have used search function but in a bit of a rush and couldnt find anything. Never plastered before in my life lol but have one wall which needs doing in my house. Thing is, I have 2 bags of opened plaster (opened about 2 weeks ago). Building plaster and satin finishing plaster. The...

Thanks for your reply. There could be enough slack in the cable to be pulled up, but without turning off the electricity, I haven't had a look yet. Need to label my RCBs so don't have to turn off everything :mrgreen:. I have actually seen a lot of wiring over here done with black...

Hi JohnD, I appreciate this is a UK site, but I have posted this here, in the correct section for electrics abroad. as for familiarising myself with regs, I have no idea how to find out as google search didn't yield much and my Bulgarian isn't yet good enough to read through pages of info...

Hello, I'm currently renovating my property in BG and need some advice on moving a socket to a new position. I've never done any electrical work before; probably never even rewired a plug! But, I understand the concept of what is involved where basic electrics are concerned. However, before I...