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I've got a SWA cable running from my house down my garden into my shed. I've just had a closer look at it and its only 2.5mm.......the cable run is 50m from house to shed! All buried. Now, the cable is supplying sockets and lighting. I think this cable is undersized from a volt drop point of...

I've got a double socket on the outside wall at the back of my house (external IP rated socket), it's taking power from the kitchen ring which just happens to have a socket inside the building directly behind the socket on the outside -very handy. The external socket is on a spur from the...

I've got a double socket on the outside wall at the back of my house (external IP rated socket), it's taking power from the kitchen ring which just happens to have a socket inside the building directly behind the socket on the outside -very handy. The external socket is on a spur from the...

What are considered to be the minimum tests that should be carried out when a new C-U is installed? How do these tests compare to those needed for a periodic inspection (or whatever this is called these days)

I'm looking for a 3-RCD consumer unit that will provide at least 15 ways, any suggestions would be appreciated. I did considered an all-RBCO consumer unit which would of course need fewer overall module slots but a little over the top cost wise and many of these seem to be tight on wiring...

I've got a steel conduit running under a concrete floor. It's protecting the cable feeding the cooker/hob. What size earth wire should be used to earth the conduit?

What is the standard approach for fitting a CCU on a kitchen island? In particular:- (a) Is it within regulations to fit the CCU inside one of the cupboards or does the switch have to be on one of the sides of the island in order that it is easily accessible? (b) If it needs to be on the...

Is the following within regulations..... Fitting a built-in single oven connected to the kitchen ring main on its own spur from the ring?. The final connection will be either (a) The oven's 3-pin plug in a socket on the spur (if the oven has a plug fitted) or (b) oven flex wired into an...

I've just received some new oak flooring. The boxes say they contain "random lengths". I've opened several boxes and all of them only have two different lengths. Is this normal? Confused. Steve

Does this look sensible? Specifically, isolation switches on the side of the island? I like this approach because (a) Switches aren't too close to the ovens/hob (b) Switches aren't too far away from the ovens/hob (2m is now guidance I believe and not a reg) (c) Switches are not above...

I need to replace a broken double glazed glass unit. The windows are Rehau 70mm. The window is a small fan light, with relatively short beads. These were a pig to remove. I'm finding that re-fitting the beads is a nightmare!I'm concerned that I may break the new glass when I try to re-fit the...

What are the correct fixings that should be used to 'couple' a door and window together AND what's the right way to do this? I can't find any information on what's correct apart from the odd note about using screws. So, specifically.. (a) Are screws the correct method? (b) If screws are...

How is the bottom of a UPVC window supposed to be fixed to the brick or blockwork underneath? I've noticed that several window installation company web-sites suggest that you must not drill through the bottom of the window profile to fix the bottom of the window down. If you can't do this...

I was wondering which is the correct approach.... Option (a) I fit the bath then tile the wall with the bottom edge of the tiles running just above the top of the bath. Was then thinking that the gap between bottom of tiles and bath would then be best as silicone. Option (b) I tile the...

I want to fit a small porthole type window into a door. I've considered the boat type stainles steel option but apart from costing an arm and a leg this wouldn't suit the rest of the decor. I was wondering if it is possible to buy a small round wooden porthole type window anywhere? perhaps I...

I will be re-fitting my windows shortly. Any suggestion on what are decent sealant products for UPVC fitted into brick opening would be appreciated. Ideally something from Screwfix. Can I use the same product to seal between cill and UPVC frame AND also seal between UPVC frame and brick...

I'm just about to remove and re-fit two UPVC windows that are leaking. I want to make sure I re-fit these correctly - specifically sealing. From the information I can find it seems that the sill should be screwed to the ledge (heads of screws on the back of the sill) - is that right? How do I...

I'm planning to remove the existing hardwood frame window and door in the rear extension of my property and replace with UPVC french doors. I'm not sure if the existing cavity walls are OK the way they are or if I need to sort them out. The top sketch of the two i've attached shows how I...

I need to add an extractor fan in a utility room. I cocked up and forgot to get the wiring done early on. To save ripping plastered walls down I wondered if the following was OK.... There's a double socket in a handy place in the utilty room. It's on the ring main that serves the kitchen and...

I've got a sparky in. The attached sketch shows what's being suggested for wiring my oven and hob in. Is this OK? (I've been cowboy'd before) The red line running across the top of the picture is the existing cooker cable (6mm) that runs in the ceiling all the way across the room (3.9m) then...