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Harry, I think I get the idea regarding the rope wrench, will give that a go next weekend and see how that goes. John, I like the idea of the gas axe might use that in conjunction with the rope wrench if I can't get it to budge. Lostinthelight, It's used as a washing line I live in a top floor...

Harry, I'm guessing it's tight as I've been here for 20 years and how ever long it is when it was put up. looking at it the elements have got to it. Iv'e tried looking for rope wrench pictures to give me an idea on how to do that but can't find any.

Thanks John :D I don't own any stilsons and wouldn't know what size to get to fit round that pole :unsure:

Thanks for your suggestions. If I heat it up will it still fit back in once cooled? and what size chain wrench would I need Many thanks Nik

Hi, I wonder if anybody can help please. I'm trying to take apart a scaffold pole that has a thread on it and the pole is 7" circumference, trying to find something to fit round it is proving difficult can anyone suggest anything Thanks Nik

Hi I wonder if anybody could give me a rough idea on how much the following might cost me. Replace the wiring to all the lights including wiring to light switches. in an upstairs 2 bedroom flat. :5 rooms 3 rooms with spotlights. Kitchen x4 hallway x8 Bathroom x4 Other 2 rooms normal pendant...

Footprints Little bits you loose my vocabulary was a bit stronger :whistle: Many thanks for your help Kind regards Nik

I wonder if anybody can help please I'm searching for the little rubber bits that sits in the wall bracket to stop the metal radiator bracket sitting on bare metal. Does anybody know what they are called. I's probably a really simple name but I can't think of it. Thank you Nik

Dulux trade high gloss is amazing I won't ever use anything else :)

Could anybody advice what type of roller sleeve I would need to whitewash a newly plastered wall please? Many thanks Nik

Thanks for your comment I will just say the knowledge I have seen looking round this site is very impressive and people like myself really appreciate the help and advice we receive. Kind regards Nik

Some people may not be as skilled in particular area's as yourself, but I think the key word is patience. Be patient with the people who are trying to grasp what very skilled people are trying to advice them on. I have no objection to people jumping in on posts but it would be nice if they...

Ban-all-sheds Thank you for your comment but kindly refrain from making any comment not relating to my question from my thread. Kind regards Nik

I put permanent marker on the wire when I first did it :=) Many thanks for your help John and all the other guys that have left comments. Much appreciated Nik

Connect the black to one of the reds in the jb Put the other red in a separate bit of the jb Connect the two earth wires together in another separate bit of the jb I will label the junction box up to say it is the light pull wiring. Nik

I think I might just go down that path. John what does MF mean?

Time to call in the pro's I guess

That's what I have done yes.

JohnW2 I just swapped the red over and put it with the black and the light does not come on at all in this combination.

Taylortwocities I did as you suggested with the pull switch off and the wires in the combination in the isolating blocks. and the lights work normally as in the same as when the pull switch is attached.