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My house is 1950s/1960s so is a 'cut roof', and so the loft opening is all custom. I've asked a few places for a custom all in one unit but no one will do them for my size (~700x700mm). Currently the hatch is made of 18mm ply with kitchen cabinet hinges (so drops down rather than pushes up into...

I can't tell 100% if this fitting has a locknut to be used with standard backbox knockouts, or if its designed to be used with threaded holes. https://www.screwfix.com/p/deta-male-corrugated-conduit-adaptors-20mm-black-5-pack/212pv#product_additional_details_container (I have the matching...

I'm building a combo low-level bulkhead / shelf where my deck meets my fence. The bulkhead will be made out of 21mm thick Iroko deck board. I want to also use the recess to put some spots in for low-level lighting. Essentially it will be like deck step lights - so horizontally mounted. But I'm...

how easy/tricky was that? The MK MS Plus range have the sockets riveted (or similar) on.

Thanks. Yeah it was more a "learning" question really than anything else.

I have a follow up question: are the actual sockets themselves that come bundled with these IP66 enclosures specific variants for outdoor use? Or in the MK case are they just a normal ("internal") Logic Plus socket pre-mounted in the outdoor-proof enclosure? I've queried with Varilight about...

Yeah I have a wired outdoor access point so no problem there!

Thanks for the replies. Is this likely to be a compatibility thing across all manufacturers? Found this https://www.screwfix.com/p/contactum-ip66-weatherproof-outdoor-1-gang-enclosure-170mm-x-86mm-x-155mm/271rr which I could pair with a single smart socket. I can use the current MK one elsewhere.

I have a couple in my garden and want to swap one for a smart WiFi socket. Do the Masterseal enclosures have a completely standard housing, or are they custom for MK Logic Plus socket range? Thanks

I don't currently have any power anywhere near the front door - or in the hallway at all. My house has ground floor wiring running through the ceiling then down the walls (concrete floor). I'm likely to be replacing carpets upstairs next year so was going to take that opportunity to do whatever...

Hi, Need to put some 50x50mm spikes in the ground - about 20-30cm deep. Thanks

Hi I have the battery version of Google's video doorbell. My house has never had a wired chime. I don't particularly want a chiming chime either as have Google speakers for announcements. So does such a thing exist that can be fed from a ring, mounted in a flush metal back box, that then...

yeah the ones I have were bought in 2015 when I last hired - so in my case a looooong time ago! And since I'm hiring, I don't want to be responsible for buggering a near £700 tool or keep going back and forth for the sake of £50 for a double pack of new gas!

Words are definitely 'expiry date'. EDIT: even the gas itself has expiry on the bottom.

I've just pulled out my leftover box of nails (is a handy pack with gas) as I'm redoing my deck frame. Noticed the box has an expiry (which I assume applies the gas). The date says JUN3018 which I assume is 30 June 2018 rather than 18 June 2030. I'm hiring the actual nailer (IM350+).

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking at sourcing materials from UK Timer, who do pre-cut Dried/Sawn British Larch/Douglas Fir Boards, max thickness is 38mm (which is 32mm if PAR - I'm not sure what 'look' to go for yet), but up to 200mm depth. I do like the idea of matching the beam depth to the...

I'm building a corner pergola. The span across the front will be up to 4.5m. Will likely go for 6x6 posts as prefer the chunkier look. This is the sort of design I'm aiming for (mine will also be integrated into a deck): Thanks

Anyone else considering this, check out Varilights vPro range of switches. They provide 'switch only' modules so OP could have got a 3-gang pre-made dimmer plate and swapped out 2 of the dimmer modules with switch only modules. I just think it looks much nicer vs. having 2 separate switch...

IKEA do their own 'corner hinge' so will save me likely drilling new holes in carcass.

I've thought about a corner post but I can only visualise it looking bad, and possibly interfering with hangers. Ah you mean swap the existing hinges in the same place with 165s so the door swings open more. Didn't think of that, thanks!