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    1930s staircase - self supporting? Project based.

    Ah yup - it is our kitchen. I’m stood in the doorway to our back room In the photo! There was originally a door where the mirror is, which was boarded up. A large doorway was the cut in between the kitchen and rear living room and the whole thing extended out double length. I mentioned that...
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    1930s staircase - self supporting? Project based.

    Will do! I’m hoping to take the back off the door frame and the internal board tomorrow. Keep you up to date!
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    1930s staircase - self supporting? Project based.

    Morning all - cheers for the replies! I think you're right - might just have to bite the bullet and expose the inside of the stud and see what's there. I agree - I'm sure that I remember my dad - who rebuilt the stairs and upper floor in my mums house, also a 1930s semi, that it in effect...
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    1930s staircase - self supporting? Project based.

    Evening all. I’m looking for a bit of advice on a little project I’m hoping to complete over Easter. Currently our tumble drier and washing machine sit proudly under our stairs. Electric, ventilation and water are already in there - but it’s a pain, as there’s not really enough space for a...
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    Led Driver from mains

    Ha! My maths is out by a factor of 100. Needless to say, having thoroughly redone - it seems to work pretty perfectly. No idea, apart from being thick. Is my 48w at 12v not 4A? Surely not? Am I missing a division there or am I being daft and relying too much on a web calculator.
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    Led Driver from mains

    Evening all. Usual caveat - I will employ someone - but I like to have my head (as best as I can!) around what needs to be done. I’ve built some custom alcove units at home for the boss and she seems pretty happy with them! currently, I have a double triac dimmer serving one ceiling light with...
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    RCD protected outdoor lighting circuit

    That sounds good to me! Definitely not one for DIY Electrics apart from POE cctv stuff! I’ll still post a diagram but I’ll ask him to recommend fittings and leave it there! cheers again
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    RCD protected outdoor lighting circuit

    It’s probably my lack of knowledge informing that! Im also probably guilty of thinking back to my gcse electronics 20plus years ago!I’ll try and sketch a diagram. would I not be reliant on the fittings having sufficient space? Or is that a given?! I assume daisy chaining these lights is quite...
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    RCD protected outdoor lighting circuit

    Thanks for the reply! Ideally yes - Although In all honesty - if the PIR and D2D work well they probably wouldn’t need a switch. There’s not much room in the meter cupboard so any JB would have to be surface mounted or on the external wall. I would use conduit I think as there’s a few meters...
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    RCD protected outdoor lighting circuit

    Afternoon all.. another post prefaced with the 'I WILL get the professionals in' caveat. I'm just trying to see the practicalities of my proposal! I currently have a PIR security light - directly wired into my mains consumer unit, protected by an RCD. I'd like to take the mains feed to a...
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    Earth Bonding / Equipotential woes....

    Sorry John, both the lights and the shower feed are on the protected side as far as I know. I’ll have a look later! Just a look, mind. Thanks for your replies!
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    Earth Bonding / Equipotential woes....

    Thanks all. I think its safe to assume (you know the old saying!) that the electrics are (mostly) compliant as its been rewired periodically over the last few years. I know that the hot water tank is also the proud owner of an earth strap.. From my very, admittedly, limited knowledge the...
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    Earth Bonding / Equipotential woes....

    Afternoon all. Firstly - I should preface this comment with the fact that I have a sparky coming next week - but I'm just trying to get my head around it so I don't look like an idiot when he comes round!! The situation is thus... I'm in the process of putting a new bathroom in for the mother...
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    Securing old UPVC door

    Ah! Patlock. We had one before we installed bi folds. To be honest - I hadn't even considered that. Dunno how well they'd stand up to the northern weather being placed externally!! I'll investigate!
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    Securing old UPVC door

    Cheers gents. I think I'd be inclined to bolt right through so that's a good idea. Mike - did you post a picture or link? If so - I can't see it! Cheers, Tom
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    Securing old UPVC door

    Evening. On a previous thread I mentioned knocking down an old conservatory that had been erected when the garage was knocked down. It's a bit of a tip at the moment - but we can't afford to rebuild it just yet. The UPVC double doors don't fit particularly well. No idea where the keys are...
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    Rebuilding previously demolished semi detached garage

    It was originally a brick built, pitched roof structure. The originsl footings have been replaced / over covered with a slab. Which is still there. I think I'll just make an enquiry with planning.
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    Rebuilding previously demolished semi detached garage

    Ah. Cheers- that's interesting as I'd read elsewhere that restoring buildings to their 'original state' when built was permitted. I think I'll get my drawings done and speak with the LA for a bit of advice. Cheers gents.
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    Rebuilding previously demolished semi detached garage

    Brilliant. Thanks for the reply. That sounds promising. I wasn't aware of the building control issue sub 30m so that's also useful. Best get drawing then!
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