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Hi folks Thanks for the help, and apologies to multiple helpful ideas that I didn't reply to. When I looked, and one poster suggested it wasn't a light switch, I realised that was 100% true! So for speed, and £1.50 I went back to the shop, and bought the 'right' item... A single light switch...

Argh. Yes, it's a 20A dp I take it that's of no use? Back to B&Q!

Hi folks Seen a number of threads similar to this, and would appreciate some help! I have a new light switch, which has L1, L2, N1 & N2, but no common. The existing wires (ignoring the earth) are Red (live), a second red which is in a grey outer (presume another live), and a black/blue...

Hi Folks DIY-er looking for advice before calling a professional! I want to put some micro-lights under the ceiling of a room, but all the micro-lights I've seen plug in (like Xmas tree lights), and I want to have them wired into the mains. Example lights...

Now that's what I WAS expecting. Looks like one I may have to put down to experience. Frustrating. But one to learn from!

...aarrghh. Wickes too: http://www.wickes.co.uk/stable-pre-hung-pvcu-door-2085x838mm-rh/invt/158331/ Ok, so sadly it seems the difference is between a uPVC door and a COMPOSITE door. Damn. I guess you win some, you loose some! :evil: Still looks naff. Hope someone avoids this mistake!

Good points re insurance and Building Control. I'll look into them. Just been looking on the net, and found that (amazingly?), it is what SafeStyle UK seem to do: http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/doors/stable-doors/ So I guess it is "ok" possible (depending on lock / mechanism, access...

Hi Folks After a bit of advice, and hope someone can help. I have a builder doing an extension on my house. For the back door, it is meant to be a UPVC STABLE door. What he has put in, rather than a door as such, is a window, with a full-size opener (as the 'door') and another opener...