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    2 gang dimmer

    sorry I'm lost? Cu red + other red into c ? then run a link from here accross into other bloc and into L1 with the other red? yes? thanks again
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    2 gang dimmer

    sounds good so far where should i run the reds to / from? cheers L1, L2, C.
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    2 gang dimmer

    I am trying to connect a 2 gang (2 independent lights) dimmer in my kitchen. The dimmer has 2 connector blocks- both with L1, L2, C. I have 3 sets of wires as follows: Wire A) Red, Black + Earth (From 1st Ceiling Light) Wire B) Red, Black + Earth (From 2nd Ceiling Light) Wire C)...
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    treating wood- oil

    I've just added to 2 coats of Danish Oil to a wood table top. The oil has dried but is a bit rough to the touch in places. is this normal, should I give a light sand between coats? The top was dust free and I used lint free cloth to apply- so no problem there cheers
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    sealing gas hob

    fire cement is so expensive
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    sealing gas hob

    no came with nothing, just clips underneath
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    Tiling- shopping list?

    I'm just about to cut and fix my wall tiles above and around kitchen worktops. I have tiles and NOTHING else. What should I go shopping for? cutting, fixing, grouting etc. Tiles are 1. Glass Mosaic silver tiles and glass brick silver tiles. Also, not to sure how white grout will look/...
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    sealing gas hob

    Do you seal a gas hob to worktop same as a sink/ I've been advised not to use sealent? I take it because the heat from hob will burn/melt seal or something?
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    compression flexi-hose

    so would you use the brass/copper olive on plastic pipe?
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    compression flexi-hose

    can you attach a compression flexi-hose (from kitchen mixer tap) to quick-fit plastic pipes or just copper?
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    kitchen sink and appliances - help please!

    yes! but I did'nt get a response! ____________________________ lynda, moderator please note forum rule 1a, I have now removed your other post of the same question
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    kitchen sink and appliances - help please!

    ok so far so good. Would appreciate some further advice. I need to connect flexi hoses from mixer tap to hot and cold water supply. From both cold and hot water supply pipes I have stop-cocks in place. I now need to connect a length of pipe from both stop-cock ends to flexi hoses...
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    dishwasher and washing machine waste pipes?

    chris that looks just the biz! I take it, the middle section of McAlpine is split inside pipe to avoid waste coming out one pipe and into the other?
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    dishwasher and washing machine waste pipes?

    thanks I need to fit both dishwasher and washing machine flexi drainage hoses into standpipe. Whats the best way of setting this up sorry your 1st link was not working
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    dishwasher and washing machine waste pipes?

    what do I connect end of waste pipes into? does anyone have a pic that shows what I need to buy to do this job? cheers
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    fitting & sealing kitchen sink to worktop?

    scrit thanks! I dont have the foam backed strip you refer to, but there are clips, I'm presuming from your advice that this will sufice with some silicone cheers again
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    fitting & sealing kitchen sink to worktop?

    All good advice. What about putty or sealent though to fit sink down? I've seen glue for non-porous surfaces that also acts as a sealent- would this do the trick? cheers
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    fitting & sealing kitchen sink to worktop?

    What is the best for a secure tight and waterproof fitting? I'm ready to fit kitchen sink to worktop. Should I use epoxy (plumbers) putty or silicone sealent. I've heard that putty also come in rolls/strips, which sounds handy for this kind of job? Will sealent actually glue the sink to...
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    worktops- again!

    fraid not possible. As worktops have been cut by ikea (U shaped) and need then to fit 90% and flush against wall
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    worktops- again!

    Ok! all tips appreciated. i am fitting kitchen worktops but walls are not square (wavey). 2 choices as I see it 1. cut back of wortop to fit to wall 2. gouge chanel in wall to slot worktop into where wall sticks out. What do you reccomend? also if I go for option 1. whats the best way of...
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