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    Worktop metal end cap

    In the process of fitting new kitchen (diy job) and was wondering if I need to fit metal end caps on the ends of the 2 sections of worktop that are fitted either side of our freestanding hob and oven? Will the laminate worktop deteriorate over time if it doesnt have? Thanks
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    Joint for dishwasher flex

    Putting my dishwasher back and noticed the flex was crushed, exposing and copper and pretty much cutting it in half. I'm in a rush of time and dont have the tools or crimps to put in a new connection at dishwasher, so is it okay to use a terminal box to rejoin the flex? Would be accessible.
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    Cooker isolator distance from hob

    Hi. In process of doing kitchen and I cant seem to find safe distance for cooker isolator switch from cooker/hob, is it 100mm? There is cooker outlet going behind cooker which will be less than 2m cable, so just looking for cooker isolation distance. Currently I can get it 80mm if I incorporate...
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    Old light switch

    Ripping down my kitchen today and have come across an exposed box which wouldve been the old 2 way light switch before the extension was built, now I just one switch operating the kitchen light which is the other end of the kitchen. There are 3 cables in it. I've attached a photo. I have...
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    Kitchen wall units in plasterboard

    Was initially looking to use hollow wall anchors but I've now decided on another way and just wanted to check it seems okay. I thought I'd use a strip of timber instead. So I would get the height of the units, then cut the plasterboard out horizontally (width of timber I would be using). Then...
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    Down lights guidance

    I'm a qualified sparky who didnt have the greatest apprenticeship (pretty much all industrial with alot of containment) and since finishing my apprenticeship, I have worked in oil and gas for the last 8 years. Currently furloughed with mental expectation of being made redundant and going back...
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    Meter/CU set up

    Was inspecting this set up and just wanting to confirm everything is fine as it is (even though it would have to be upgraded under new regs if there was any changes made) I have attached some photos. I have a 60/80A cut off fuse and then 6mm earth and I think16mm main tails which eventually go...
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