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    Steel conduit

    Hi guys. I’m re-purposing some conduit and was wondering if anyone knows if I can cut it with an evolution mitre saw or would a grinder be better. Thanks in advance
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    What size cable

    Hi guys hopefully a quick one for you. What size cable is required for a 16a 3 phase supply. It is approximately 10-12 meters from panel to required point, for the installation of a walk in freezer for a food hub I’m helping out. many thanks all
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    Diverter valve

    Hi guys. Quick question hopefully. If I have to have my heating on to get hot water is it a faulty diverter valve ? Biasi Riva Compact. thanks guys
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    DPDT on off on

    Hi guys. What is the difference between a DPDT switch and a double pole ON-OFF-ON switch ? Is on off on triple throw ? Thanks in advance
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    Newel and Balustrading renovation

    Hi guys. Quick question hopefully. I have a newel that is 120x80 and will be installing a new spigot newel to one side. What would you recommend with the other side. I’ve done the same job with a square newel but not a rectangular one. Thanks in advance
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    Projector to screen angle

    Hi guys. I think I can guess the answer before I ask you the question but here goes anyway. If (as I expect) it does, is there a simple cheap alternative ? Does a projector have to be at 90deg to the screen and if not will the shape of the picture be distorted ? I’m thinking of getting a cheap...
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    Single skin out building

    Hi guys. I have 2 outhouses knocked into 1 with concrete roof and floor , the walls are single skin and joined onto next door on 1 side and the outside loo on another. 17 years ago I had lights and sockets etc fitted and the whole room plastered. The plaster on the outside walls is very damp and...
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    2core automotive V 2core flex

    Hi guys. I was wondering if I could use standard 2core flex to run some additional lights in a van or is there something special about the automotive cable besides the massive price. I was thinking brown to pos blue to neg instead of red to pos black to neg Thanks guys
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    Patio doors shoot bolt mechanism

    hi guys I’m looking for a supplier of the part shown below. I need to replace 2 sets of these due to the lever mech breaking off in the circled area. They are fitted to the non locking door of a pair approx 1/3 of the way up the door and operate the top and bottom bolts to lock the door in...
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    Paint to refresh a trailer cover

    Hi guys Can anyone recommend a paint to refresh my trailer tent cover. It's made of thick vinyl like you would expect but it's getting very faded and could do with a face lift. Thanks in advance
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    Doubling up laminate

    Hi guys. How bad an idea is it to lay a laminate floor on top of another laminate floor ❓
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    Mains to 12v

    Hi guys. Hopefully just a quick question. Would this power a 12v coolboxes and a couple of small 12v fluorescents. Been through a couple of bought ones but they never last. Thanks in advance guys https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/LV+transformers/sd3306/Electronic+Transformer/p44577
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    New rad with cold spots

    Hi guys. Just fitted a new fancy rad and there are cold spots on 1 side. The right hand side is spot on but the left is luke warm top and bottom and hot middle any help greatly appreciated Many thanks in advance.
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    Conservatory floor

    Hi guys I'm planning to take up the flooring in my brothers conservatory as there is no insulation below. He currently had laminate 9mm, underlay 2mm then 18mms chipboard. He would like a bit more clearance below his door so can anyone recommend a decorative flooring like laminate that could be...
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    Carpet underlay on asphalt floor

    Hi guys hope fully a quick if not stupid question Once the grippers are down how do I fix the underlay on my asphalt floor ready for carpet. Does it need glueing down or something else or nothing. Thanks guys
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    Is this do-able for a beginner

    Hi guys. As my son is in the box room I've removed the built in cupboard for more space and now I've knocked through into the stairwell to create his wardrobe. I've framed it out and plasterboarded it. Will it be pretty straightforward to skim over. I'm thinking of a multi finish plaster and...
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    Existing conduit

    Hi guys. Would you, during a rewire, remove the old cables and reuse the existing conduit or would you rather chase out and cap the cables. ❓❓ Thanks guys
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    Wylex fuse board

    Hi guys. Hopefully just a quick one for you. I'm the family diyer and got a call to the mother in law the other day. All sockets not working. Checked the fuse and it was blown. The fuse was marked and wired as 15A so I rewired it as 15A. But I've just read something that says ring mains should...
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    Peeling emulsion

    Hi guys. About 4-5 years ago we painted our hall stairs and landing. Last week a patch about 3" started to peel. It's now getting worse. Any help on what I can do to repair it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Changing a eurolock

    Hi guys. A friend of mine has lost the key and needs the lock replaced on her front door. Can anyone please tell me how to change a eurolock without the key ? I know how easy it is with the key but don't know about without. It's unlocked by the way. Thanks in advance guys
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