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    Single oven with standard 13a plug

    House is mid-60's, chalet style
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    Single oven with standard 13a plug

    My single oven appears to be on its last legs and I need to replace. However the present single oven has a plug attached rather than a dedicated cooker switch or circuit that I have had in other houses. Is an old oven so I am wondering whether I can buy a replacement single oven that will...
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    Cracks right around room and now the floor

    I am very worried about a potential issue with my parents house. Over time a crack has appeared in the ceiling, down the walls and now has started to crack the ceramic floor so in effect it joins up for the entire circumference of the the room. The ceiling crack looks to be where two joists are...
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    Internal wiring in oven - spade connector?

    Yes I see the ones that I think I need, but just wondering how I would know the thickness of the wire? Simple as measuring it? Thanks :oops:
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    Internal wiring in oven - spade connector?

    Thanks, do you know the product name? Is there any rating based on likely heat levels etc? :)
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    Internal wiring in oven - spade connector?

    Hi there, can anyone tell me where to get the 'spade' type connector that connects the internal wiring of a fitted oven to the thermostat control. The connector has burnt away and an electrician tells me that he can fix but in unsure whether these connectors are a common part of specific to...
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    Gap to left above double fitted oven

    Hi there, is the a minimim gap that must be left above the top of a fitted oven and a 'wooden' shelf above it? This is an upright 600mm unit etc. Thanks
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    Kitchen light options

    I am quite taken by these, if JCC can confirm how many I need for a 4x4.5m room.........or anyone else! http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html?zenid=dm35vk3apssbsut1r002gogij0 Can you tell whether 6 x 18W will be far cleaner and lighter than 10 x...
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Same as these are they not? http://www.screwfix.com/prods/69007/Lighting-Lamps/Internal-Lighting/Recessed-Lighting/240V-Downlights/CED-Fixed-R80-Chrome-Mains-Voltage-Downlight
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    How many for a 4 x 4.5 kitchen? So these are better than Halogen or the PL's?
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Would anyone be able to tell me how to calculate whether a particular Watt light equates to another? 10 x 50W GU10 type to be the same a 6 of these 18W? http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html Thanks again, sorry for asking :oops:
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Interesting? http://www.fastlec.co.uk/jcc-mini-compact-jc5091-18w-downlight-housing-p-6509.html?zenid=dm35vk3apssbsut1r002gogij0 Would 6 still be enough btw?
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Thanks again Steve. Just wonder why TLC didn't want to sell me these when I spoke to them!! This would be the JCC wouldn't it? http://www.jcc-lighting.co.uk/products/interior/downlights/compact%2bfluorescent%2bdownlights%2b%2528cfl%2529/coral or these...
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Thanks Steve. Those PL downlights are more or less what I had decided on. Its just that I wanted a chrome surround, having trouble finding those. Plan to get 6 for the kitchen of 4 x 4.5m. Who else might sell? JCC?
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    12v For Kitchen or CFL

    Can anyone explain why I am not being advised to get CFL's given all their benefits? I like this kind of thing have followed advice on here. http://www.profile-lighting.co.uk/PDF/CF_cfd4.pdf However in speaking TLC and others they advise this for a kitchen x 12...
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    Kitchen light options

    Thanks again. I rang a couple of suppliers today and both advised 12v MR16 spots. I tried to explan the PL Atom lights and both said that these were not commonly used in domestics installations. I will go with your advice but are the Atoms the only ones out there, who else makes...
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    Kitchen light options

    "high frequency control gear" :oops: You may need to explain that one, or should my electrician now what to do once he sees the lights? Also as this is going into plaster board, I assume the PL lights don't have serious heat issues?
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    Kitchen light options

    In term of losing their brightness over time, what causes this? (I assume its not just the bulb!) So these would be better? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/GLAT113E.html If so how many for the space I have? Also what are these type of lights called, so I can search for other...
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    Kitchen light options

    Many thanks for the advice. Would the following be more suitable for a room 4 x 4.5m? Is how many might we need? http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Lighting_Menu_Index/Lighting_Downlights_Index/Downlights_Energy_Saving/index.html Any other possible options? :D
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    Kitchen light options

    Hi there Been reading many threads tonight regarding lighting options. Please may I ask a couple of questions? I have a kitchen that is around 4m x 4.5m in size. It is lacking in natural light and I am now having it replastered and new lights fitted. Based on the comments about...
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