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Securespark, I have ruled out voltage fluctuations, have tested at lights 240V is present. The pendant lights are suspended from ceiling roses, but the the pendants are manufacturers fittings. By dechroics do you mean the low voltage halogen lights? If so they do appear to dim yes. I...

I appreciate where you are coming from but I AM an electrician and have been for 35 years, Im JIB approved and I installed the lighting myself. This thing has really got me scratching my head though!

I have a problem with lighting on the ground floor of a retail premesis. The lighting which is a mixture of 240V recessed flourescent down lights and low voltage 12V 50 Watt Down lights. The lights, especially the flourescent, seem to dim for no reason, some days they are fine others they...

Your idea worked a treat Masona. I just got hold of a piece of general purpose UPVC board and screwed and capped it to the tray. Thanks again

Cheers Masona, I will try that. I thought thats what you meant.

Thanks Masona It is a white plastic shower tray so I think the idea of the UPVC skirting sounds the best bet Just one question.... what are you reffering to when you say plastic cap?

Just had installed a standard 800mm Quadrant Shower tray with enclosure. The plumber built the tray up on 2x4 timber to allow for the waste trap etc. Problem is I now have a big gap underneath the shower tray at the front of the shower, as the standard shower tray I bought did not come...

I have just finished converting one of my spare bedrooms into a bathroom. I want to eventually replace the existing clear glass of the window in the bathroom with frosted glass but my bank balance wont allow that to happen for a couple of months yet! I need a semi-permanent solution for...

Has anyone ever had any problems before with the Dulux Colour mixing service? I had a tester pot mixed up from a colour I liked on the card, tried a small area on the wall and liked it. I then bought 10 Litres of the stuff and proceeded to apply the first coat. Now that the first coat has...

Does anyone know whether this stuff works? I have just stripped the lining paper from a ceiling, and underneath that there was a layer of flaking paint. I managed to remove the paint eventually with a steamer and scraper. The bare plaster ceiling had a few minor holes and cracks which I...

Cheers I think the best thing for me to do is to just buy a new Gas Fire alltogether I think. I am on a bit of a budget and B & Q have a good range. Think I will go there.

Does anybody know the best place to buy those light coloured pebbles that are suitable for gas fires? I am currently giving my gas fire a new look by replacing the mantel and hearth and I am planning to get rid of the imitation coal and replace it with pebbles to give it a more modern look...