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It looks like artex and may or may not contains asbestos, the only way to know is to have it tested. I used this company and test came back in about a week or so. Just don't disturb it anymore until test came back if you are that worried.

Hi Thanks for the reply, moving switch is certainly an option but I wonder if a push to break light switch like this one can be fitted inside a architrave back box? The space is a 1.3 x 2.2m storage room and although the light switch is only 2amp, there should be more than enough wattage (240v...

Does anyone know any door activated light switch that can used in my situation? Originally, the back box was planned to be next to the door frame, but due to a change of plans, we are now using a sliding door and the door will hit part of the light switch when closed. Is there a solution without...

I need help on cable choice please. I want to add another intercom handset in my parents' flat. I have Cat6a cable (stiff and not so easy to bend) and CW1308 telephone cable. Which one is suitable? Their intercom handset is Comelit Vox 2000 which uses a 5 wire connection, and the new cable will...

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like plastic is the way to go. Is it ok to bury part of the push fit elbow inside wall behind the radiator to have change over to copper? Should I be concerned of anything if I am to reduce pipes from 22mm to 10mm under floor?

Hi, need some help please. I now need to bring central pipes across to other side of wall via route like the photo shows (the route allows sliding door gear fixed onto floor). This is a flat and the concrete floor is approx 25cm thick stone mix, I plan to chase down around 40mm so its not too...

Ahh...I haven't even noticed the flow rate is only 8.5L/min for the bath filler, thank you so much for mentioning it. Do you think I will be able to ditch the bath filler and use the same diverter connecting to a wall mounted bath tap? If so, my next question would be...are all brushed...

Planning to buy this shower set but worry that the there would be problem accessing the overflow bath filler in my small bathroom where wall hung toilet is next to bath tub. Is there anyway to know that it will be fine before I order the stuff? My toilet and bath tub location will finish...

Thank you. I will try to lower the frame and rotate the pipe so reduce the hump. Is there any tip on getting the soil pipe or flexible connector sitting tightly on the frame now that I am unable to use Geberit fitting?

Hi I am trying to line up soil pipe for Vitra wall hung toilet using Geberit Duofix frame but the soil pipe branch is too high for Geberit 90 degree elbow connector that comes with the box. I am thinking to swivel the branch like the photo below and use a flexible pan connector to connect...

Thanks for the replies and many options for the switch. We have elderlies staying with us now and we keep having to take shoes off to switch off the forgotten lights so I'm exploiting the idea of having a "main" light switch by the front door. However, as some of you pointed out that it might...

My hallway light switch is the first beak point of my lighting radial circuit which uses loop-in-switch method. Can I add another switch before the hallway switch (which is by my front door) so that the new switch can turn off ALL the lights in one go?

Hi, I am updating my bathroom renovation and want to built a 10cm stud wall for pipes instead of chasing soils brick walls. I will be fixing timber studs on tiled wall (less work removing the tiles) and just want to check if that’s alright? I can’t find the answer on google. Thanks

I am putting up a sound proofing wall and need to extend lighting cables. I have removed the wall lights and connected the joints using Wago connectors for now. Do I need a box/enclosure to box in wago connectors inside stud wall? The wall lights will be in the same spot, just extending them...

Hi all, I've got a LJ3/1A socket in a very awkward place where it's by the front entrance and no electrical socket nearby. I am going to move it to new location but can't decide which option is better. I'd really appreciate some input please. option 1. Replace LJ3/1A with a junction box...

Toupret instruction says dry surface so I waited for OneCoat to dry.

I have used onecoat to fill up chases before. It's quite easy to use but finish isn't as smooth as multi unless you know how to sponge float. If I were you I'll deep fill the chase with Onecoat as a undercoat, and finish with toupret which is a fantastic product for surface finish.

It looks from the photo you've not filled/sanded the wall yet? It also looks the some yellow paints were still peeling. You need to remove all the loose paint first.

There could be so many reason why primer isn't sticking to the substrate. Is the wall very clean, absolutely no adhesive residue left, dust-free from sanding and equal smoothness? Are they blister bubble or tiny air bubbles? Does it happen on the area that's you've filled or previously painted...

So I've created new problems for myself now:confused:. Just took a closed look of the skirting board and saw that I've melted some knots off the skirtings and architrave in the process of using heat gun. Also, some part of skirting had very a stubborn layer of OB paint that just wouldn't bubbled...