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Hi, Looking for some guidance on how to build a flat warm roof. I'm currently building a small extension (approx 3m x 2m) nearly up to wall plate height and now trying to design the warm roof construction. Many videos / guides they put the joists on top of the wall plate and then the deck, but...

Hi, looking for some help please, I'm planning on battening/levelling a concrete floor with 20mm battens at 400mm centres. Then lay the ply over this, I'm thinking I can get away with 12mm CDX ply or do you think this is not thick enough? The finished floor is 6mm LVT click together...

Hi, Looking for some help please! I'm currently repairing the concrete/base around existing toilet waste pipe. As I'm at this stage, thought I'd ask Is there need to do anything with the old waste? (1960s waste) The flange/collar sits above concrete slab level about 100mm. The waste runs out...

Hi, Looking for some advice ! I have been informed (by national grid callout, main fuse blown) that I have a looped services on the cut-out. But what's confusing me is that the neighbours already have an overhead line attached to their property, in fact every house on the street does. I'm...

Hi, looking for any advice would be much appreciated. Currently updating a bungalow / chalet type of house, the upstairs already exists as a living space, but we need to install/upgrade insulation etc (there was only 100mm rockwool there before). It has been suggested to keep purlin in place...

Hi, Looking for some advice, Planning on drilling holes throughout house (cavity wall tie rods installation). House was built 1969+ The overhead power line runs from pole on pavement to the gable end front of house/attic area. This cable must enter through the cavity, then up from the floor to...

Hi, looking for some guidance please, I plan to install the back boxes and cutting out the chases in prep for the electrician - Complete re-wire, new CU etc etc, I'll be plastering over the cables as well. Just wondering what's the preference these days, do we install 2 x 2.5mm T+E in the same...

Hi there, Looking for some help please! I've installed an Accenta mini G4 alarm. With just 2 x PIR sensors (No door contacts on the system). PIR1 (Timed entry/exit) is on zone 1. PIR2 is zone 3 (immediate alarm). It's working great just one trivial issue. PIR1 is facing the Keypad, so when...

Hi, looking for some advice I've just rented a small workshop which has 3 phase electricity, it is a shared unit. None of my work requires 3 phase, single phase is all I need but I would like a meter installed as we would share electric costs. I was thinking of getting an electrician to...

Hi guys, looking for some guidance! I plan to build a small hybrid shed (blockwork/timber frame) approx 2m x 3m 2 Courses of blockwork directly onto the 90mm concrete base, I know normally you would use DPC 150mm above ground but do you think it wil be ok 80-90mm above ground or shall I not...

Hi, looking for some guidance, I am trying to work out how to do the following: 1. PIR to activate all lights but not the fan. 2. Switch to activate all lights and the fan. It's 230v mains circuit, can I use a diode for what I am trying to achieve? Or relay? Or is it best to just use another...

Hi guys, is it common for them to fail? I got these 10 contacts from TLC, 2 have failed so far. Now I'm worried about the others. The worse thing is that they have failed/stuck in the NC position, which would mean if a door was breached the alarm would not go off... And the alarm panel would...

Hi there, Recently installed the above alarm in my workshop. Happy with the install and function, however I've come across a very minor issue. The first zone is a roller shutter door with just a roller shutter door magnetic contact on the floor/shutter, this is the only entry/exit point and...

Hi guys, looking for some help please! I changed old plastic 2 gang, 2 way to a new metal one (lap). This switches on outdoor sensor light and kitchen light, kitchen light has another switch opposite wall (which I haven't touched yet) I am 99% sure that I put the correct wires in the right...

Hello, looking for some knowledgable guidance please :D Recently fitted a remote control box to a roller shutter. The one push type on fob to go up and down automatically. Functioning up/down/stop ok. The problem is if you do not press stop after roller shutter is fully open or closed, is that...

Hi, looking for some advice! Painting a small lockup/garage in the next few days. I have 20L of 2 Pack epoxy, 5L of epoxy thinners. Floor is prepped and ready to paint, I rented a industrial floor grinder/sander, all loose bits/mastic/crap has been removed, surface is mechanically sound...

Hi, looking for some advice please. Intend to fit a suspended 6ft flurorescent fitting (0.5m with chains) in my workshop. From what I read I should convert T&E to flex from conduit box. Do you use one of these bushes on the end of conduit? And then for the flex Thank you!

Hi guys, just want to know your thoughts on this course? Mainly what can I do after I complete it? https://www.tradeskills4u.co.uk/courses/domestic-installer-course I've heard that you cannot install new wiring on new homes with the above qualification, is this true? Thanks, Morg

Hi, looking for some advice please. Planning on fitting a 12v dc 2a infrared floodlight to improve night vision on a cctv camera. I have bought a ac/dc transformer (24w/2a) like the one pictured, my question is can this transformer be mounted in a waterproof box outside? Operating temp is upto...

Hi, wondering if anyone has any tips/advice on this :cool: I am planning on renovating my bathroom/wetroom. And want to use river rock pebbles, I already got the pebbles they are thin as slate, 2-3sq cm. Only plan to put them on one wall which is approx 2.4m high by 2m wide... May break up the...