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Thanks for your reply. They will be fitted on the ceiling, where there is a power outlet, so I could attach all the elements in an enclosure up there.

Hello, I need to wire an LED driver/power supply to a mains plug in order to power a bluetooth lighting timer (see photo) It seems to be a pretty simple job, but can anyone advise on the way I would shield the wires going to the plug? Is it possible to use heat shrink? Many thanks, Sam

Yes I’ll be boarding the loft, but with loft legs, so won’t be holding it together much. In your opinion will cutting one further joist compromise the ceiling dangerously? I can’t seem to find any info or videos about installing loft hatches that cut across joists…

Hello, I need to install a new ladder + loft hatch in my 1900's house. The opening for the old loft hatch is cut across the joists, rather than running along them, so two joists have already been cut. Because of high ceilings I will need a quite long folding ladder with a 1300mm opening, so...

sorry, just realised you’d already answered my question!!

Thanks, that’s very helpful. Do you know, is the RedLite filler similar to Red Devil onetime?

Hello, I’m building a small stud partition and I’ve miscalculated the skirting. Not sure how to sort this out, other than use very high new skirting. I was going to use a small, lower skirting board on the new wall rather than trying to match the Victorian skirting. What’s the best way to tidy...

Thanks, yes that makes sense. I was hoping to give it a good clean and then work in something like Danish oil or Osmo, but if you think it will just lock the dirt in then I guess I'll leave it...

Hello, I'm looking for a neutral polish/wax/oil that I can apply to the worn areas of this floor that will match the rest. The grey is obviously caused by high traffic, as its a public area. I don't think it's ever been treated before. Can anyone recommend a natural/clear product that I can...

Yes getting the flex into the sockets might be a major problem, I hadn't considered that. It looks like it might have to be four individual extensions with single sockets after all. It needs to be safe and also look reasonably good, as it's in a gallery and the cables and sockets will be...

Many thanks for your replies. I'll get those wired up. Yes - when you think of it, it's the same circuit as a 4 way extension socket I guess.

I'd be plugging LED strips into the sockets (four different sets).

Hello, I need to wire up four different LED strips at points along a 15m wall. The power socket is about 5m away from the nearest set. Ideally I wouldn't have four individual extension cables. Is it possible to wire 4 x trailing single sockets along one cable, as per the attached sketch? Or...

Thanks. Yes I was just wondering if it is a "binding screw" of some kind, but I'm looking for one with plain flat heads ideally, as in the photo...

Thanks, do you know what type it is, and where I could get some? I can't seem to find anything similar.

Hello, Can anyone identify what the steel fitting used for attaching the handle in this photo are? I need to make one in a similar fashion but am stumped! Is it some kind of rivet? Many thanks, Sam fitting is

Many thanks for your help. Do you mean like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/arctic-products-siamp-diaphragm-washer/5006j

Hello, The part of the cistern in my toilet indicated with the red arrow in the photo is spraying water as a fine mist when filling. This gathers on the underside of the lid and drips down the side of the cistern. Can anybody give me a link to the part I need to replace it? I’m assuming it’s...

Hello, Could anyone advise how I make some more of this skirting? I’m not sure which router bit to buy, or whether I should even buy an old moulding plane? Many thanks

Really helpful. Many thanks for your expertise. I'll get to it!