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    loft insulation and halogen light fittings

    Hey James, Why don't you do what we did and put some fire rated covers over the light fittings so you can put the insulation straight over the top? No loss in insulation coverage then. I googled and got them from a company called stormflame. Not bad price excellent delivery, think I got...
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    Is there a downlight that can be covered with insulation ?

    Hi Mikric, The downlighter cover can not be covered with insulation. On average you need to leave a gap of approx. 60mm all round the cover. Can vary depending on manufacturer. An interesting device called a loft cone can have insulation layed directly over the top so complying with...
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    hot socket!

    I checked the plug on the extension lead, tumble dryer, strimmer & lawn mower. all are ok.
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    hot socket!

    Thanks BAS, I checked the plug wiring, it all looks ok. Nothing loose, didn't go behind the socket facia tho. Not being a sparky and having had some electrifying experiences in the past I decided against going behind there myself.
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    hot socket!

    Thanks John, Not large loads, only ever one appliance at a time whether thats the tumble dryer, lawnmower or strimmer. never 2 at the same time.
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    hot socket!

    Hi Guys, Hope you can help/advise. When I plug my extension lead into the socket at the back door, the plug & socket get really hot after a few minutes of being on. It's a double socket, the left side has already melted the plastic bit on the neutral pin, the right hand socket hasn't...
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    Anyone recommennd a good draught excluder.

    Have a look at this http://shop.stormflame.com/automatic-threshold-seal-rp60-412-p.asp Used one for my living-room door, needed a threshold plate as well as it was dropping down onto a carpeted surface.
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    where can i buy rubber seals for french doors (pics)

    Don't know if you've sorted your french doors yet but I got some door seals for draft proofing from this site. http://shop.stormflame.com Don't know if they'll have exactly what your looking for but surely it would hurt to have a look. :D
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