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    how long does jointing compound need to dry before painting?

    I've put tapered edge plasterboard up in my new conservatory and filled the joins and corners with jointing compound. I now want to start to decorate - plasterboard primer first, then emulsion. My question is - how long do I need to let the jointing compound dry for before put the primer on...
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    Anglebead for plasterboard

    Does it matter if you use the 'mesh' type or 'plate' type anglebead for making external corners on plasterboard. I'm not skimming the whole surface, I'm joining tapered ends (and corners). Wickes seem to sell the mesh ones for 'plaster' and the plate type for plasterboard. I can't see why...
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    Built in electrics for conservatory on new house build

    Distance definately won't exceed 35m. I'll have to check the rating on the MCB. How does the rating of the MCB relate to max distance for a given cable (here 2.5mm)? I'll have to look at the components but I'm not sure about design load for equipment. We are talking about a small domestic...
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    Built in electrics for conservatory on new house build

    Thanks for your interest, any advice greatly appreciated. I'm not at home today and my knowledge is limited so I'll have to make some estimates. I think the cable is 2.5mm. Supply goes to MCB on consumer unit but I'll have to look what value it is when I get home. Distance of consumer unit...
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    Built in electrics for conservatory on new house build

    I want to do the electrics for a conservatory I have just finished builing. Our house is new and on the consumer unit we have a dedicated switch for 'Con supply' i.e. conservatory supply. Sure enough, by the patio door that goes through to the newly built conservatory, we have a blanking...
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    Conservatory - Fitting lead flashing to roof

    I'm putting up my own conservatory. Brickwork is completed and within the next couple of weekends the framework/panels will be up and I'll need to do the lead flashing. Not done this before and looking for some guidence. I have a angle grinder with 'mortar rake' disc to cut the mortar out of...
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    More powerfull drill required, SDS+?

    I need a new drill for DIY applications. Tired of struggling with my £30 wickes special that loses grip on bits when going through brickwork and won't punch small HSS bits through metal lintels. Would a more expensive drill make a big difference? I'm thinking something like the Ryobi ERH-650V...
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