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Hi, I am looking for advice regarding garden lighting to illuminate trees and bushes at the end of my garden some 25 meters from the house. I am not too certain of using mains voltages in the garden and would prefer not to go this route. I have searched for suitable products with not much luck...

This reply solved the problem. By simply changing to a different brand bulb resolved the issue. Thank you.

Thank you for your reply, I am unsure of " capacitively coupled power" but can understand the principle of "induction" in the cables causing this to happen. Is this a close enough assumption?

We have just had these fitted by our electrician http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Fire+Rated+Downlights+Mains/sd3289/Sylvania+Fire+Rated+Fixed+Mains+IP65+GU10+Downlight/p59077 We have 15Watt led bulbs fitted that remain on very dimly that is only visible at night even when switched...

Just about to lay new laminate flooring over underfloor heating floor screed and am not sure which underlay to use. Some say they act as "insulation" , not sure exactly what this refers to sound or heat. What's recommended please.

Yes that's the idea. I've just found this and think it could be made to work. http://www.sealedunitsonline.co.uk/regular/default.aspx

I want to use the garage space as a workshop/ studio so require as much natural light as possible. Velux will only give a small area of localised sunshine. There is no possibility of windows in the walls

To capture the most solar gain in my proposed garage roof I'm interested in your views of fitting double glazed units to replace the bottom 3 rows of concrete roof tiles along the south facing elevation, similar to a conservatory style roof. I've never seen this done and wonder if it's possible...

Very interesting replies, thank you , I'll try a small area with copper strip/flashing first and see what happens, Do things begin to happen straight away or does it take years to work ?

Hi, I'm having problems with moss growing on the roof tiles and rolling into the gutter blocking the drainage downpipe causing the water to overflow out of the gutter. Are there any crafty tricks to prevent it growing? Thanks

I can see I will have problems powering this much light. I may as well settle for dumping these lamps and use something "off the shelf". Thanks for your replies

Hi, I have 10 LED worklamps ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOW-2-X-27W-LED-Work-Light-Offroad-Flood-Beam-Lamp-ATV-Truck-Boat-Bar-12V-24V-/261977800517 ) that I wish to use in the garden and would like some advice on what is required to supply power for these. I would prefer a wall switch inside...

Why do you not use fixed price servicing? If additional work is required you have the option to not do any and drive the vehicle elsewhere . Anyhow this is getting away from the point . It appears I won't get a fixed price. Thank you all for your input.

And if they find an electronic sensor warning, but they can't narrow it down to the part, the sensor, the wiring or the main control unit, then you will pay for the diagnostic time and parts. The garage won't give you a fixed quote beforehand because they don't know what the work involves or...

Why does it appear to be too the builder's advantage? Read more: //www.diynot.com/diy/threads/building-contract.456150/#ixzz43wQdlJC9 Once under contract the builder may decide to price any additional work at an exorbitant cost, somewhat difficult to negotiate for me once work has begun...

The drawings are to planning and building regs spec and reasonably detailed and informative. Two areas of my concern are the type of steel beam that will span a 4 Meter opening and the depth of foundation . The architect suggests a box beam 200x 100 will be sufficient the builder suggests an RSJ...

A builder has suggested a "plain English domestic contract for minor building works" is suitable for our extension build. As a novice it appears to be open ended to the builders advantage regarding additional works and costs that may arise. My concerns are he may try to " bump up" the price as...

Yes that is correct, currently on it's third coat. thank you

I shall be routing the edge of 25mm MDF and then give it a painted finish. is there a product that I can seal the edge with to prevent the paint soaking away into the MDF. I have some "knotting" kicking around, will this work? many thanks

Glowworm ultracon HXI 30 modulating. Seems adequate for our needs at the moment, however we live in a 70's bungalow where the heating has been chopped and changed about over the years and would prefer to leave well alone rather than modifying thing even further. At present we have a massive...