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    Frame Fixings

    I am installing 2 new windows, 2400 x 1200 this weekend, and wonder how many frame fixings I should use each side, and top and bottom?
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    Old Plaster?

    I know that plaster goes off after a while, but how long should it be before I throw away a couple of bags of bonding that I have. Probably 3 or 4 months old now. Need to get a load in a few weeks time so can I use what I have or buy new? Bags unopened if that makes a difference and kept in...
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    Waxy wire

    My house is a 1960's excouncil house with I assume original wiring. When I have changed the light fittings I have noticed that the wires have a waxy horrible goo on them, smells like earwax, and is a bit green. (From the copper I imagine). I am sure it is on the power ringmain too. Its...
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    Wiring an oven

    Having read my 'Which Guide to electrics' I saw that it says i should use either 6mm or 10mm cable depending on the rating of the oven and the distance from the Consumer Unit. That all made sense to me and I decided that i would probably need 6mm, so I checked in the manual for the oven...
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