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I have an E27 batten lamp holder for a 100w halogen bulb. I want to attach an electrical wire to it with a plug on the end. The idea being that I plug it in to use it. The holder has 3 holes at the back for the wiring to be attached. My question is two fold: what size wire do I use (ie 1.5mm...

I have a new 8x10 shed which will be used for storage of mower, tools, paint etc - it will not be used as a workshop, office, summer house or anything else. However I want to put a light in it and a double socket for things like the mower, charging hedge cutter, drill and such. The shed is 8...

My Glow Worm Ultimate 50FF boiler will not start. Nothing happens when activated. When I unscrewed the PCB, I tapped the string of electrical connectors and, at a certain point, the neon light glows and the boiler starts and works OK. After a short time (an hour or two) the unit stops working...

I have a 10 tr old Glow Worm Ultimate boiler for my hot water and central heating. 1 year ago it had a faulty fan, which was replaced. Recently the boiler has not been working. Brit Gas were called and found no fault so they gave it a service. Since they left I had hot water for 1 week. Then I...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone call help me. I'm fitting a borrowed light above my stairs - it is an internal window 1m x 1m. I'm aware that the glass has to have a minimum of 30 minute fire integrity - in better words it will hold out for 30 minutes in the event of a fire. I've already sourced the...

I've never used lining paper before, when wallpapering, but the wallpaper that I am changing has lining paper underneath and 'she who is all knowlegable' thinks I should also use lining paper. Is it normal to use lining paper or is it only used for a purpose. If the walls are in good condition...

I'm starting a big job at home of wallpapering newly plastered walls, and replacing some existing wallpaper on other walls. Someone said that I need to use lining paper before the wallpaper. Is this correct? What is the purpose of lining paper? If anyone can give advise I'd appreciate it...