Search results

I need to replace the back up battery in my reson8 bell box. The battery is a 6v 280mah battery. The place where I can get a replacement is out of stock. They have 7.2 v 320mah in stock though. Would this be suitable or would the extra voltage cause a problem. Thanks in advance.

Hi. I am in the process of replacing my alarm control box when connecting the tamper wires in series, i.e connecting the yellow to the next green etc, is it adequate to twist the wires together and tape as I did when I originally installed my alarm or could I connect the wires with wago 222...

I've just changed a PIR on my alarm system today and have inadvertently broke off the sensor adjustment screw. How critical is this part and if I'd fit it without it will I have problems. the part resembles a tiny plastic Phillips screw head and it literally snapped off as I touched it. the...

Looking to buy some Urfurt Mav Nature Rock online at about £6 a roll to decorate a room and wondered if anyone had used it. I have a couple of questions. I was wondering if this paper has a built in lining paper on the pasting side like Super Fresco and although it recommends a ready mixed...

Just a query for any pro's reading this post. I was at my son in law' s dad's house today and he was sizing his living room wall with normal mix paste prior to lining. He said he preferred that method than watering down to a thin mix to minimise splashes, particularly on the ceiling. He also...

This may sound like a silly question but does a new bath have to be supported by the supplied legs or would battening and securing the rim and chocking the base up with wood suffice. About to fit a bath but I don't have much confidence in the preattached battens under the rim that the top of the...

Some advice required for prepping a newly plasterboarded room I want to cross line and paper.The wall is flat and all joints taped and filled with Gyproc Easi- Fill. I plan to prime the surface with Zinsser Gardz and then size on top prior to hanging lining paper with a ready mixed adhesive...

Any help appreciated please. I bought an acrylic bath in February and after delivery stored in spare room. Only started to fit today and have noticed 3 small cracks on rim on bath tap end but very close to corner like it has been dropped. Once fitted and siliconed I am pretty sure it will be...

Can anyone please recommend a good quality border and overlap adhesive that comes in ton form. I have always used solvite but find that it now comes in tubes only. I prefer the tubs as I can just stick a brush in and slap it on. Local Crown deccie centre has some in window possibly called...

Hi all. Could anyone answer a quick question for me. I am replacing an upstairs landing 2 way switch and deciphering which wires go where. (One switch controls landing light. The other controls bathroom light). I also have a 2 way switch in hallway. (One controls hall light and the other...

Hi. Just a quick question regarding replacing misted up units into hardwood frames. I am about to order some security glazing tape using the dry glazing method. The tape comes in 2,3,4mm etc. thicknesses and compresses about 20%. What should be the ideal mm gap between glass and frame when...

Hi everyone. Some advice needed if possible. I intend to replace a few misted units into hardwood frames. In the past I have used butyl putty but intend to use security glazing tape to stick the inside face of the units to the inside of the rebates. One thing I am not sure about is do I will...