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Hi, maybe a bit of a question for the sparks in the trade... We are redecorating our hallway and want to change the light setup. We currently have two ceiling lights downstairs and two upstairs. There are two switches in each area that control the upstairs and downstairs lights so that both...

Hi, I've been having a browse but struggling to find help on here to match my situation. I should say up front that for some reason in my area there doesn't seem to be any sparks that just want to change a switch...well not at least in the next 4-6 weeks! Anyway, to explain, I have a two gang...

Hi, I have been searching around on the forum and can't find anything that matches what I am looking for... In summary I've had a new shed installed and was looking to get some light in there. The simplest way I can see to do it is to run a plug from an existing outdoor socket near the shed and...

Hi, looking for some advise...as you might expect from a forum! I am in the process of planning to refitting my bathroom and will be replacing the toilet however I want one that fits flush to the wall, i.e you don't see the waste pipe. My waste pipe currently comes through the floor. Is it...

Hi, I have had a look around to see if there is a similar solution but as with many of the topics on here, each problem can have it's different solution. As you can see from this image, I have a filler loop for the boiler and (on advice from another plumber) I occasionally disconnect...

Hi, I have had a look around to see if there is a similar solution but as with many of the topics on here, each problem can have it's different solution. As you can see from this image, I have a filler loop for the boiler and (on advice from another plumber) I occasionally disconnect...

Just looking for advice on whether this is even possible before I call out the professionals. I suspect it is but wouldn't be keen if it is complicated (expensive). What I am looking to do is fairly simple; add a floodlight over my garage door to light my driveway however I don’t want it to...

Hi folks, this may be a silly question but can I use a 2 way switch as an intermediate? I bought a range of Volex switches and for reasons I cannot fathom they do not do an intermediate 1g switch in the range I have bought. That'll teach me for not buying Crabtree or MK!

I am currently in the process of landscaping my garden which will include a Shed, Patio area and Deck area all at different locations in the garden. The deck will be attached to the house, the patio in 1 far corner and the shed in the opposing corner. I am at the early stages but would like...

Hi, I am looking to cut a circular hole in a chrome electrical blanking plate but I am not sure of the correct bit to use in my drill. The hole needs to be between 25-30mm so a regular drill bit won't be big enough to do the job. This is probably a very easy question but thought best to...

I am considering doing the prep work for having recessed ceiling lights installed need some advise of how best to run the additional wire. Obviously I want to inflict as little damage as possible but expect to cut some holes to help route the cable but in the situation where I need to run a...

I just bought an electrical test meter as I thought it would be useful tool to have around the house for future electrical projects. Problem is I expected the instructions to be a little more concise. I understand I always need the black probe plugged into Common and the red probe to either...

Hi there, I have been scouting around for an answer to my problem and I am struggling to find a match so I thought I should just post a new topic hoping someone can help. I am adding a new switch and light in my loft and so far I have fitted the light, run a 1.5 dual core wire from there to a...