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Thanks for the reply but I don't think even Mr google will be able to find them, hence asking on here.

Hello all.. I am looking for a fibreglass ladder, 6 step with a little working platform on the top (for your hammer, screwdrivers etc). I realise this is a very common ladder, but.... I would like it twin step, i.e you can go up both sides. I have looked and looked but cannot find any in the...

Hello, I have just dug the foundations out for my new conservatory. The builder said to dig them 500mm deep. I have researched on line and I get a huge variance in depth stated, ranging from 600mm - 1500mm. This is an experienced builder who does good work and has a good reputation so if he...

Hello, I have just dug the foundations out for my new conservatory. The builder said to dig them 500mm deep. I have researched on line and I get a huge variance in depth stated, ranging from 600mm - 1500mm. This is an experienced builder who does good work and has a good reputation so if he...

Just bumping this up hoping someone has heard of schieder twin wall flue?

Hello all.. I have just had a multi-fuel stove fitted and the chap said he was going to use selkirk as the twin wall flue. He has used schiedel instead and I cannot find any reviews on this. Is it as good a quality as the selkirk? The reason I ask is that he kept the quote the same and did...

Thanks for the 3 positive replies :D I am finding electrics really interesting now and so far have passed every exam first time and have passed all the practical as well (so Far!). Probably best just to ignore the other rather silly and rather unhappy man :(

I look back at what I have written in this thread and am embarrassed. Since starting this thread I have started a domestic installers course which I am progressing very well in. I would just like to say that I was a little dissappointed with the sarcasm from some of the more experienced...

Hello, I realise this is a very old post, but just wanted to comment a little. I do not use this forum anymore as I found too many people were interested in making you look silly and just wanted to show how clever they were (i.e Ban-all-sheds). Its a shame as forums are a great place...

Thankyou Taylortwocities, I'm a fool.. but quite a happy one. From all the shocked expressions I'm assuming tapping into the ring main is not the best idea, at least thats what I think you're all suggesting. To be fair to myself I have only put this post up to make sure what the...

My god you do get around don't you Ban! Whats does a troll mean in this context?

Hello :) The shed is fully wired up (3 lights/3 sockets) and I have the 4mm armoured cable ready to connect to a socket in the house. My questions are: 1. what should I use to attach to the house where the armoured cable enters? Just an adaptable box? I think I would prefer some some...

I am simply interested in electrics but at a real beginners level. Could anyone tell me the following please: Why does a mains test screwdriver only light up when you touch the live/line/phase cable in a socket or light? Every book tells me the neutral cable is always live too, so why...

Wow :shock: What a response to an old thread from years ago! Thankyou verymuch to you all for giving me a thorough explanation. At last I now understand.. When a cable is 4mm this is the area of the cross section. I cant believe I'm going to get involved with the discussion but...

Hello all, I've just seen this thread as i wanted to ask exactly the same question and everyone has gone off on a complete tangent :roll: I would like to know what 4mm cable means? What eactly is the 4mm? I'm guessing this is the diameter of a cross section of the wire? Is that right...

Thanks everyone, there are some good reply's. Thanks 'Taylortwocities' for the encouragement and thanks 'electrifying' for the laugh! :lol: Steve

Hello, My name is Steve.. It seems polite to start that way. I am a nurse, in a prison (working, not an inmate). I am not my own boss. I have to spend my life generally being told what to do by bloody useless managers that really are pretty inept and just not very nice people. .I want...

Thanks everyone One more question that has now arisen if I am going to plug an RCD adaptor in. I was planning on plugging a timer plug in, so.. Can I plug one of those timer plugs into the socket first, then plug the RCD adaptor plug in and then plug the towel rail into that? It just...

Thats great :D So I can just plug the RCD spur adaptor into the socket and then plug my towel rail into the RCD spur adaptor and I dont need to worry about Supplementary equipotential bonding? Of course I was going to plug one of those timer plugs into the socket first. I cant imagine I...

Thanks for the really clear, step by step answers :) How would I know if it does? Can i add an RCD to the circuit? If so how and is it necessary? Also, how would I know if the socket oulet back is earhed? I'm assuming all sockets are earthed?