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That's great @Jadele thanks for your advice. I just ordered the key safe

Hi - I have an outdoor meter cupboard which contains a master switch that would kill the power to my house. I would like to make access to the cupboard difficult and therefore would like to secure it with a better lock than the crappy triangular keys. Any thoughts on how best to do this...

Does anybody have any suggestions for a converter which does both the voltage and frequency?

Thanks all for the replies. @winston1 - I have been sent the specs: Voltage = 120 Amps = 5.1 Watts = 600 It has to run at 30Hz to get the maximum benefit. I will ask about the type of motor they use Thanks, Nick

Hi, I'm considering purchasing some specialist electrical equipment from the US: http://www.bulletproof.com/whole-body-vibration-plate I'm not sure that it will work if I buy a simple US to UK adapter. Would I need to purchase a transformer and if so, can anybody recommend one? Thanks, Nick

Thanks @Doggit and @vinn for your responses The walls have been replastered. It's a ground floor dining room just off the kitchen. It's all open plan. The walls are internal. I have only tested the wall behind the pics because I didn't want to put small holes in the walls. If I test the...

Hi, we had our house refurbished just over 12 months ago and have had some trouble with mould growing on the back of our framed pictures. They are now sat off the wall and backed in plastic, so hopefully no more problems. However, when I used a moisture detector and push it into the wall and...

Nope - no sign of it and I pulled all of the lights down today

Thanks ericmark I have 7 spots in the bathroom all working off the same switch (pull cord) - 5 are GU5.3 as you noted and 2 are GU10. I think the transformer is buried in the ceiling somewhere Should I just replace the GU5.3 fittings - like for like? Thanks, Nick

Hi - I have 5 spot lights I inherited in our bathroom, which are looking pretty shabby. I'd like to replace them with some inexpensive white replacements as I plan to gut the whole room in 3-4 years time. These are bulbs I'm not familiar with but I'd like to replace them with GU10 LED bulbs...

Hi - as you can see from the pic, my rad pipes disappear into my skirting. Any ideas on how to finish off the pipes, so hide the hole. I've tried pipe collars but hey are too large. I could use silicone sealant but it may be tricky Thanks, Nick

Hi - I have several radiator pipes where I'd like to cover where the pipes enter the wall. The 90 degree bend is quite tight and I've tried the Talon collars but these are too tall. Does anybody know where I can buy some white, flat 15mm collars? I can't find anything using a Google search...

I'm controlling a number of items through my iPhone / iPad For Lighting I use the Phillips Hue - I have 35 lights wired up - very easy to setup For Heating I have two Nests to control Central Heating and Underfloor Heating - needs an Electrician to wire up For Smoke Alarms, I also have the Nest...

All sorted - builder is going to put a bead of silicone around each window

Hi - I've recently had new windows fitted and the whole house re-rendered. Where the render meets the window frame, should this also be sealed with a bead of silicone sealant? I just wanted to check before I ask my builder Thanks, Nick

Thanks - on the basis they are glazed they make be like an ice rink in the wet :D

Hi - We have had porcelain tiles laid in our kitchen and plan to have them outside the bi-fold doors, so it looks like the floor extends outside. The tiles are black glazed porcelain - any tips on any products to best protect the tiles with exterior use? Thanks, Nick

I guess I will need to order a new filter off the internet but I desperately need to mow the lawn. Any ideas on what I could do to make a temporary filter to get me through one cut for 45 mins?

Hi - I think it's cloth, I will see if I can wash it tomorrow with WD40, which may shift the oil. If not I will buy a new one. Thanks, Nick

Hi - I made an error today and tilted the lawnmower the wrong way to change the blade and completely covered the carburettor in oil. I've cleaned up the spills over the mower and inside the air filter but it's now struggling to start It started fine with lots of smoke and after 15 mins it...