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That makes sense, maybe I'll switch round the lamps as they fail, putting the new LEDs in the high use areas and then any working CFLs in the less used rooms. Cheers G

As that is over twice the price for a similar CFL will it make that much of a saving? I'm sure the price will continue to come down, but not sure we are at the point where it makes sense to switch. Cheers G

Most of the lamps I am replacing are the 100W equivalent ones i.e., about 1300 lumens. Does that still hold? The efficiency of LEDs at that rating doesn't seem much different from CFLs. For 400 lm equivalent lamps the wattage difference seems a lot higher. Cheers G

Hi All the lights in my house were replaced with CFL lamps when I moved in and have been replacing the odd ones as they blow. As many seem to be on their last legs, should I consider moving to LEDs as the price has come down considerably? Haven't used any LED lamps with mains electricity yet...

From memory it was 3 or 4 mm thick. Not sure about the waterproofing, probably not an issue with sheet lino. I just used ordinary hardboard from Wickes. Not so sure about tiles, if you used tiles and properly sealed it then it might not matter. I've not used tiles myself.

Hi It looks almost coated with something like vinyl? If vinyl, maybe a vinyl repair kit could patch it? You could also check with the company that fittted it to see if they have patching options. Cheers G

I had exactly the same challenge, and that pic could almost be of my hallway. Unless you are really good at carpentry, I wouldn't try to replace as that base is probably integral to the staircase. I cut the old post level and I used a 25mm dowel to attach a new post cut to the right length...

Hi I have a similar challenge. Still investigating options, but I have been thinking of using either flexible ducting or flelxible flat ducting to minimize the hole in the ceiling. Cheers G

Hi, I put down hardboard before laying lino in mine to level out the bumps. Uneven surfaces will show through lino. Are you using individual tiles or a sheet of lino? Cheers G

Hi Depends on the tool, but mainly Toolstation or Amazon. However, for more expenisive tools I will shop around. For example, bought a Bosch GOP from Axminster a few years back. It was a replace a CEL multitool from Amazon that didn't last. Cheers G

Thanks, I think I have catered/will cater for the above in the design/install. - Had lights rewired about 8 years ago & new CU, still looks in good condition - No unecessary joins. - Cables surface mounted - Using 1.5mm cable to cater for any potential derating as some of the cable runs on top...

Ok thanks, for the connection to the exising switch, should I use a jb? I thought if I connected to the ceiling rose in the bathroom, I would then make this notifiable. Cheers/Obrigado G

Thanks. Yes it is RCD protected in the consumer unit. I also need to connect to the bathroom light switch and feed off of an existing light. It's a bit tight in the ceiling rose, as there are already three cables in the rose as is is not the last light in the chain. Am I better off cutting...

Hi I am looking to install an inline fan with a light in a bathroom. This is the fan http://www.screwfix.com/p/manrose-shower-light-extractor-fan-kit-chrome-100mm/25652?kpid=25652&gclid=CIaZ9ILntdQCFRGdGwodtgcFcg&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CN-dkIPntdQCFXgw0wodCb0BKg It is a Manrose shower light and...

Lol I over complicated it

1 x 7 = 7 2 x (7+6 = 13) 3 x (13+8 = 21) 4 x (21 + 10 = 31) 5 x (31 + 12 = 43) 6 x (43 + 14 = 57)

Just tried it with a 1.4 battery, it will fit but it is a bit snug and will probably wear away at the rubber on the bottom of the battery. TBH I only ever used the lantern to run down my old NiCads, hopefully won't need to do this with the Li-Ion ones. As a weekend DIYer, coming back to a...

Took the plunge and got the one with two batteries today. Thanks for the heads up. Cheers G

Thanks, any idea on how long the Li ion batteries remain able to keep their charge compared to the NiCads? Cheers G

I use the SDS and hammer drills for the heavy stuff :wink: