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Hi, I am fitting my first kitchen worktop as DIY project. I have cut my worktop Male & Female joints by using router and jig. The question..... Do i need to file or sand the cut end of the laminate so a tiny bevel is formed (on the top laminate surface)? so when i push the ends together (&...

Hi, I'm currently refitting the whole kitchen. To reduce costs I have found a sparky who will do all the Cert & Testing etc. I however need to do all the channelling & fitting backboxes, pulling cables etc. ready for him to come in & connect, test etc. I would ask him, but he is away for the...

Hi, I have removed an old outside light and the cable ran down inside the cavity from the loft (bungalow) the out through the external wall to the light. There is a box it branches from in the loft. The question I have is:- Where should I run the cable, as I understand that cables should not...

Are there any DIY install systems, that uses Internet for smart phones & also have a backup of using standard phone line for dialling out if Internet connection fails? Thanks G

Hi, I want to install a CCTV at my house (domestic). What are the rules that need to be followed? Is there any restriction on how many cameras? Is there a limit to distance apart (e.g. 2 not within 3m of each other) Is there a restriction on Pointing to cover drive, but overlap to...

Hi, I'm replacing our Fridge/Freezer and was reading about RCD tripping on freezers. Is that correct or not? I was reading that some sockets for Fridge/Freezers are wired independent. I have 2 places to put the FF in the kitchen, how can identify if sockets are different? Is this irrelevant or...

Hi, I am embedding existing surface mounted conduit circuit into wall due to decorating. Can the existing 2 cables of a circuit 2.5mm be put into oval conduit? does it need to be 1 cable per piece of conduit? If so what size is appropriate? Also do you need to put in backboxes with oval cutouts...

I want to install a socket at the required height from the floor but it will be vertically inline with a light switch. There is a only a gap between door frame & wardrobe of 100mm and i want a socket there so I can plug in a vacuum at that position. The Light switch cable runs from ceiling to...