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    Hard wax oil and silicon sealant

    Hi all I'm about to do the corner joints and sink/hob cutouts on my new solid walnut worktops. They'll be hard wax oiled, that seems to be what is best these days. Is it best to wax the jointed surfaces before siliconing them? Will that stop the silicon adhering properly? Similarly for the...
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    Which new thermostat to fit? Radiators now, UFH soon as well

    Hi All Apologies if this is answered elsewhere, I couldn't see an answer but I may have missed it I have a crap combi boiler thermostat, I would like to replace it. (It's in the wrong place, hardwired and not very capable) We are having an extension built this year, and will add wet...
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    Are internal wall changes notifiable?

    Hi all I understand that removing existing internal walls and building new ones must meet building regs, but before going to the trouble I'd just like to check that the work is actually notifiable, rather than just needing to be done in compliance with regs. Work would be done on a DIY...
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    What fittings join a Triton mixer shower to plastic supply?

    Hi All I am installing a Triton Antares mixer shower for my brother on the weekend. http://www.tritonshowers.co.uk/triton-for-the-homeowner/triton-products/online-special-offers/antares---now-only-%C2%A399-.aspx I don't get to see it until then, but I'd like to know what fittings are...
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    Garage wiring - pvc conduit & singles

    Hi all I'm about to wire my garage (as part of some notifiable work which will be inspected by building control), so it's all being done properly. I realise that the correct way to wire the garage is with conduit and 6491x wires, so that the cable is protected (ie not using surface mounted...
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    Pouring a concrete garage floor

    Hi All I have erected a 2nd hand concrete garage. Because the site slopes, and I didn't want to get into above ground shuttering, I built a 9" thick wall and put the garage on top of this. I'm now ready to add the floor. I will put down MOT subbase and compact, then add DPM. The floor will...
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    SWA or twin and earth overhead cable?

    Afternoon All I'm doing quite a lot of notifiable wiring at home, and have LABC involved already. There's something I'm unsure of tho and I wonder if anyone can help (knowledge is good before I talk to them again...). I am going to run an overhead cable to supply power to the garage. It's...
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