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I have just replaced two white FCUs with two chrome ones. They sat side by side in a dual fitting dry lining box. Now the units are too wide fo rthe box. How can I change the dual for two singles to widen them by the 1/4 or so inches and not make amess of the wall? The two single boxes will...

Is there such a thing as an intermediate dimmer switch? Also is it possible to wire a 3 way lighting circuit using 2 way switches? i.e. without an intermediate unit in the middle? If so how can it be done? I know I know...... why not just use an intermediate unit but just humour me. I cant...

Guys This is a really strange one and at the moment I'm stumped. Please post as many answers or suggestions for this as you can. Electric remote control Velux windows with rain sensors. Cabled and fitted onto the lighting circuit with a fused switch and access point. When I power up...

Guys Tell me if this is a stupid idea. I have a 12v car battery powered cool box that I take camping. I cant see any reason why not, but someone enlighten me if there is, that I cant use a standard 20-60 transformer to convert the 230v hook up to power my cool box inside the tent. Cheers

Hi guys This is an unusual request for me so before I waste time and money trying to figure it out I thought I'd ask the experts first. I have been asked by a locksmith to find a solution for a roller shutter door and wireless key combination. The system they are fitting is Simons Voss...

Guys For a while now we have been getting shocks from a metal light switch. I have taken the switch off and looked at the cabling narrowing teh problem down to an earth cable. I have a T/E cable going directly from a light fitting through the wall and into the switch. I have disconnected...

guys I've had a question from a US riend of mine. I'll cut and paste to ease my efforts. Can I have your opinions so that I can go back to them. Our electric bill has always been high since we've lived here, going on 14 years. High as in our average kilowatt hour reading/month on the...

I just thought I'd share this with you guys and give everyone some light relief. Stupid question of the week time. I fitted a shower for someone a couple of weeks ago. we noticed that the water flow wasn't exactly the best but the plumber had assured them that the water pressure was okay...

Hi I ahve a free flow shower with the hot water tank sitting ina cupboard to the right. The tank is below the level of the shower head and as a consequence the water pressure is not great. Without causing disruption to my shower cubicle how can I add pressure to the water coming through...

Guys I think I know the answer to this but I'd be interested in clarification from anyone with an opinion. I hav just been to inspect a house where theer is a downstairs bathroom come utility room. The washer and dryer have been made integral, behind cupboard doors as in a kitchen and the...

Guys 3 questions in one The cooker switches with integral sockets are generally on a 30a fuse or 32A breaker. How come as a normal spur wouldn't be off anything bigger than a 16A or 20A? Also looking at the sheer facts if I was to convert it to a standard cooker switch and spur off a...

Guys I have a photograph of some burnt tails. I'de be interested in peoples opinions as to what may have caused this. I cant load the photograph up. Can anyone advise how you do this? Thanks D

Guys I am thinking about plasterboarding my roof on the inside to stop so much dust and draft coming in so I can use the loft area for storge without stuff getting flthy. I was also thinking about putting rockwool insulation in at the same time. The roof is slate tile and the gap between...

Guys The wording in 16th Ed is a little ambiguous for me and I'm getting confuse between BS nubers and descriptions Can someone please clarify for me Modern consumer unit is BS60439-3 but what BS is the old Wyles Fuse Box? The MCBs are BSEN 60898 but does this also aply to plug ins...

Guys Is it possible to convert a one way switch to a 2 way switching system without having to channel the existing switch and cable? i.e. through a JB or similar? I can't think of one

Guys I have just inspected a house and found that although the bonding was fine there was no earth continuity to the copper pipes in the bathroom. I am assuming that the water and CH system is broken soemwhere with plastic piping. Obviously the copper needs supplementary bonding but...

I have a parking area that a few years ago was part of my garden. It was landscaped, filled in with a load of rubble from the old patio and garden potting shed and then covered over with other bits of garbage from the garden including soil. The area was then flattened and about 6 tonnes of river...

Hi folks I want to put a big timber car port up and everyone I talk to say it's not possible. I don't understand the major issue. The span is approx 24ft wide by just over a car length, probably about 10-12ft. I would like to do it if possible with four corner posts of probably 100mm...

My wife and I both got a shock off the ariel cable that was plugged in to the DVD player yesterday. Using a neon tester I have detected a charge in the ariel socket and back plate of the DVD player and the freeview box individually. I assume we got a shock because we earthed it. I've had the...

Guys Further to my previous posting we have determined that the shower is operated through a contactor coil and the 1.5mm cable that comes through the light switch is merely the switching point. I now need to find a switch that will distinguish the shower switch from the light switches on the...