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Guys. Could do with someone confirming the above for me. I had a new CU put in just over 12mths ago and the firm that did it also did some work in the kitchen for us. (sockets etc.) Now, its only just come to light that they "may" have done a boob and I just want someone to quote me with...

Hi guys. Firstly, sorry if this is a duplicated thread but I dont have much time before i need to make a decision. Story being, My less than 12mth old single built under oven has gone kaput and the manufacturer have offered a replacement or an upgrade. Thats the good part! What I...

Hi all. This is fairly straight forward question - just need the answer confirming its ok. (i think it is but would like confirmation!) I have some 3 flourescent strip lights to go under my wall units , the kind that link togetherbut due to the spacing of them, im only going to be able to...

Hi guys (and girls) Im fitting my kitchen at the mo, done the electrics myself (and has been checked by an electrican and has passed inspection :D One thing i wanted to check up on was the correct or preferred method for connecting under counter built in appliances. I have planned in...

Hi all..........quick question for those in the know........... Planning out wiring for my kitchen and just wanted to check something.... I plan on having under counter integrated appliances and controlling them with 13a DP switches above the worktop. Question is: Below the worktop...

Howdy folks! After having alot of good advice from here (thanks to all), i AGAIN wanted assistance - well advice really. Im planning to extend into a ring to include for additional sockets/FCU's. The existing legs run from the ceiling of a flat roof so access is a bit of a problem to rip...

Hi all. I have a new single built under oven for my kitchen install the other day which is great. Rated at 2800 in the book so has a plug already fitted which sounds fantastic and nice and straightforward! Trouble is, i have a 6mm feed (from the old electric hob - new one is gas) where...

Hi - hope this is the right forum My problem is this. Im doing a kitchen install at home (havent put the units in yet, just planning) I have an integrated dishwasher and a freestanding washing machine planned for the same base unit run. Problem being that the washing machine at its...

Hi All. After some expert advice regarding changing the standard IEC type leads that were supplied with my home cinema components (TV / Blu ray / Sky+ box / AV amp / Powered Subwoofer) i've seen various cables available off the shelf but are very costly. Im looking into making some...

Hi folks. Excuse my complete naivity with this question but....... My Kapsersky software threw up some causes for concern with the version of the adobe software i had installed..... I tried the fix recommended but after doing so, it kept flagging up again and again. I did manage to...

Me again. :) As im a realtively big home cinema fan....got the big tv , surround sound and all that...is there any proven benefit from having a shielded cable to connect my expensive home cinema set up? Ive seen em claim to clean up "dirty mains supply" but would it really be of any...

Hi. Am currently doing up my kitchen and wish to ensure the electric supply to my hob are is ok. Currently, the 6mm gets to my hob via grey box above CU (45a). It powers only a hob at the moment via an isolation switch located in an inaccesable place below worktop. What i...

Im just your average competent DIY er. Im a tller by trade. Fairly good at most things. blah blah blah. Recently coming up against a brick wall of legislation and government beurocracy concerning electrical work in the home. My gripe is that i want to do some electrical work myself. This...

Hi am new to the forum so bear with me. (may have posted this on the wrong bit) Bascially, Im planning a kitchen and have come acrosss the need to supply power to two under counter white appliances (dishwasher and washing machine) I have a double socket directly above the space where they...