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    Macerator

    The cistern wasnt overflowing into the pan. I confirmed this by turning the water to the cistern off and the macerator continued to pump every 15 mins or so. Having thought about an occupancy sensor to turn the macerator on and off, I decided this would of been a really bad move. If the...
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    Macerator

    I have recently installed a downstairs toilet in the space under the stairs. Due to the position of the toilet and the stink pipe (the waste pipe for the upstairs toilet), i decided the go for a macerator. On the advice of my local plumbers merchant, I installed a Saniplast2. I explained the...
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    Self certification and tester

    Just a quick update on what has been happening in my new career as a domestic installer and the C&G 2391 exam. Well i researched into testers and I bought a Kewtech KT64 and have been very happy with it. I registered with Elecsa in november and have been working as a domestic installer...
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    Self certification and tester

    I only mentioned the electricians i can call to show that i have some back up, i expect to use these people very rarely. You maybe sick and tired of 'untrained' people entering your industry, but thats not my problem. I feel i know enough to make a good job of home electrics and thats what i...
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    Self certification and tester

    Prenticeboyofderry, I am fully aware of what is involved in the 2391 theory and practical exams. This is what we have been studying for. It is certaintly a tough exam. As you say i dont need it to be a domestic installer but i want to get it anyway. I have 2 electricians who will give me...
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    Self certification and tester

    Finally a useful post that answers my questions. Thanks very much prenticeboyofderry I am going to go with elecsa. I spoke to them earlier and they seem very helpful and explained a lot of what is required to register. I dont think it will be a problem As for the tester i shall look into...
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    Self certification and tester

    I feel perfectly comfortable in doing domestic wiring. On the course i attended they went through all the theory and practicals. The only reason i havent done the 2391 is because the exam isnt until october, C&G dont do them earlier Interesing questions of which none really poses a problem to...
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    Self certification and tester

    Another useful post from BAS, but then again at least i didnt get abuse!!!! As for experience, I have done lots of DIY electrics over last 20 years including recently wiring my extension (but not testing it). I have also worked for an electrician recently who explained and helped me with...
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    Self certification and tester

    I have recently passed my 2392 theory and practical and am in the process of revising to take my 2391 I am going to set myself up as a domestic installer and even have a builder who wants me to do his electrics What is the best self cert scheme, which ones do you all use and why Also i...
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    Building Regs - how does it work?

    Find out who your building inspector is and phone him up and have a chat. I found my building inspector to be very helpful. He will tell you what needs to be done and at what stage he needs to see things. If you are unsure of anything it is better to comfirm things with building control than to...
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    wooden shelf brackets

    Thanks for all your help, ilike the bracket in foxholes link, and have also found a basic but much cheaper bracket from IKEA. Just got to decide which one
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    wooden shelf brackets

    I am lost as to what you mean big-all. What do you mean build it as a box? Any chance of a diagram or an example.
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    wooden shelf brackets

    I want to put up a 600mm x 400mm x 16mm pine shelf. The shelf will support my DVD player, sat receiver, surround sound amp etc. I am planning to stain it the same colour as my wood floor, skirting, doors etc. I am guessing i would need 3 brackets, L shaped ideally to match some other brackets i...
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    Paint for woodwork

    Although you cant thin the paint down with normal paint thinners, paint thinners will clean brushes. I have spoken to the chap in my local paint shop where i bought the paint and he said the only real negative to this paint is that it will get brittle after 3 to 5 years. He said that once the...
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    Paint for woodwork

    The paintwork i want to paint is door frames, skirtings etc. Gloss paints, since they reduced the amount of VOC's dont stay white long enough for my liking, they yellow too quickly. The paint mentioned in my original post (apparently) doesnt yellow anything like normal gloss paint even on...
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    Paint for woodwork

    I am wanting to paint woodwork that has already been painted, this paint will stick well to previously painted surfaces. What i meant was if this paint is good at staying white, why not paint the woodwork with it. Is there any downsides to this paint? I am guessing there must be some downside...
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    What undercoat. what white paint for new pine door

    give it a light sand with fine sand paper to give a key Then you need at least 3 coats of paint. 1st coat is white primer 2nd coat is white undercoat (if the door doesnt look white all over add a second undercoat) 3dr coat is gloss (avoid the one coat gloss, it horrible to work with)...
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    Paint for woodwork

    Since gloss paint had the amount of VOC's reduced to 'help the environment' i have found that gloss paint yellows far too quickly (even in non smoking households). I have recently had an extension added and decided to stain the wood work rather that white gloss it because of this. The extension...
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    Rewiring a bungalow - how much?

    I cant say for a re-wire but for my extension all the building inspector wanted to see was where the cables ran to make sure they were acceptable eg no diagonal cables in wall, no cables in insulation, cable in safe zones etc. I cant see how he needed any special skills that a normal surveyor...
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    Rewiring a bungalow - how much?

    I think you would be better off phoning them up and talking to someone rather than doing it through email. I found my building inspector very friendly and helpful. You want to speak to an actual building inspector. I didnt have to pay any extra building control costs in regard to the...
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