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    Extending a socket

    Hi. I'm installing sound proofing on a party wall and becuase of the added depth need to extend a socket. Ideally I'd like to replace what's currently flush with surface mounted on the new plaster board so I don't have to lose a back box worth of insulation. Can anyone advise the best way of...
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    Mixer tap runs after being turned off

    Hoping for a point in the right direction please guys. I’ve just fitted a new bath mixer with individual quarter turn taps for hot and cold. The problem is when turned off water continues to flow fast for about five seconds, slows to a fast drip for about ten seconds then finally about twenty...
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    Bricking up a window. Best insulation for new cavity wall?

    I've currently got a floor to ceiling window which I'm removing, getting the bottom half of the opening bricked up then a new, smaller, window put back in. The new cavity wall will be approximately 800 x 2000 and I'm wondering what the best form of insulation would be? It seems my choices are...
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    What's an I cert?

    The saga of the electricity supply continues :lol: I've finally got EON to admit that the company fuse IS their responsibility, however the person I spoke to said I need a sparky to give me an I cert before they will reconnect. This is something I've never heard of. Can anyone give me a...
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    Contacting EDF

    Was just wondering if anyone on the forums has actually managed to do this? I spent 20mins on hold yesterday and a further half hour this morning before giving up. :roll: The property has had the leccy cut off and because it was supplied by EDF, I have to go through them to have it switched...
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    Handle not rising means door won't lock.

    Could use some advice here - the door handle goes up about three quarters of the amount it should before stopping. The two "claws" at the top and bottom of the door come out as they should but it seems to be the rectangular shaped lock just below the latch that is sticking. Sorry for the...
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