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Thanks.... Ideally I want to run the cables, and then get a sparky in to connect them up to the CU/mains. As the lean to is a timber frame, and none of the plasterboards have been put on all of the wiring is clear to see.... I have a CU in the hall but its in a metal cupboard and so...

Thanks for all the feedback. I want to make sure everything is done properly and have sent an email to building control to confirm the rules regarding the washing machine. I have a foul waste drain in my garden and will run a waste pipe underground from the washing machine directly into...

Thanks for the input... As the kitchen is on its own breaker, can I run the additional sockets etc from this? I'm currently running the tumble dryer off an extension lead... just wanted something a bit tidier and some light

The problem is, the house CU doesnt have any spare breakers. So i thought by adding an aditional CU from an existing socket it would solve the problem

Hi, I am building a lean to on the side of my house. It does not require planning permission as it is classed as a covered walk way or temporary structure. We are planning on using the space as a utility room and will move the washing machine and tumble dryer out there. I have bought a...

I'll change the doors to entry and the PIRs to home, but still not sure why its beeping like this... Surely the siren shouldnt make any noise when you arm or disarm. I'd expect to only hear a noise when the system is beached...

Hi, Yeah the cover is on ans the backplate is pressed agaisnt the wall when fitted and pressed down when Im testing it on the table. Its really frustrating, it doesnt only beep 5 times, it beeps about 8 or 9

Hey, thanks for the reply. The warning light on the display is OFF, the fault lot is empty. The siren beeps when fitted to the wall or on the table. Any suggestions?

Hi, I recently bought a Wireless alarm. Link below http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=110&storeId=10151&partNumber=948676 After following the step by step instructions ive run into some problems. The Siren has been mounted on the wall and the...

ok, just spoke to my friend and it turns out the lights in the main bathroom were installed by someone who did tiling and not an electrician so wont have been done under regs or signed off... what are the implications of this in the future? also, is there anyway of checking if the...

I'm fitting the windows myself so supplier can't measure them... I'm confident in the installation just need some advice on the sizes as they aren't straight forward

Ok, just checked the measurements and the external size is 1000 x 1220 but the internal is 940 x 1165 The internal reveals have been overboarded and then plastered.... whats the best way to progress?

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Hi, I no this is an old thread but ive decided to go down the DIY route and buy the windows and fit them myself. The window firm i want to use said to deduct 10mm off each side for the windows.. is this correct? For example, my box room window is 1000mm wide by 1220mm high on the...

Hi, Im about to plaster a bathroom ceiling but it has a slight curve on one side. Its similar to this but the curve joins the wall (if that makes sense) The ceiling has a old artex on it but no real high points... My 1st question is how do you stop the plaster when it gets to the...

Hi, A friend of mine has a seperate bathroom and toilet room. They recently had some downlights installed in the bathroom and now want some in the room with only a toilet in. As it is not a bathroom do the zones and regs still apply or can they be standard fire rated downlights? Cheers

Hi, Not sure how to explain this but will give it a go.... The windows in our house are the old double glazed aluminium ones... they only have top openings and are pretty tatty.... We would like to change them to white upvc but have a few issues.. The 1st issue is in the bathroom...

Has anyone successfully used fibreboard to sort out an uneven floor? I am considering buying 5mm boards and covering the floor with them. Then laying a layer of foam underlay 2mm. I was thinking to sort out the unevenness, I would lay fibreboard over 80% of the floor, but where it is...