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    Amp for bowers and Wilkins 607 or kef q150

    Hi I’m thinking of buying either b&w 607 or keg q150 as both are on offer at the moment. I like my music with bass My aim is finally to buy the Sonos amp or bluesound amp when money allows all my music basically is on line eg tidal. In the meantime I need to purchase a cheap amp with Bluetooth...
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    Best way to install Swann 806 camera

    Hi Just bought the above and was wondering on best way to install them,I was thinking off drilling a hole through my walls which are 300 MM. including cavity and passing wire through but looking at connections its gonna have to be quite big hole is there other ways as I'm trying to keep visible...
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    Can you use acrylic primer instead of pva

    Hi I have loads of acrylic primer left from a job,so I am having a room re skimmed and I know normally the plasterer use pva,but could he use acrylic primer instead.The primer I have is mapei normally used before tiling onto new plasterboard.
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    Thermal imaging camera for leak detection

    Hi Just toying with the idea,has anyone any experience of them in detecting leaks?
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    The difference between cement

    Hi does anyone know what the difference between lafarge mastercrete and their normal cement is?,the purpose being for a concrete slab for shed. Thanks
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    Insulation idea for bedroom

    Hi,I have a bedroom with 2 external walls and in winter it is very cold so I thought I would try and remedy this before next winter.The walls are of a cavity construction and have been insulated with the foam stuff that goes in between and the loft is full off insulation what else can I do the...
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    Fixings advise for heavy sink inti thermo lite block

    Hi,I need to hang a heavy sink to thermo lite block what is the best fixing,the sink supplier has sent the required raw plug fixing but it looks like a general fixing the sink sits on a off the floor vanity unit. Thanks
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    Monoblock tap clamp fitting

    Hi we're can I get the horse shoe shaped monoblock clamp fittings from,not sure what they are called? Thanks
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    Double pole switch location for shower

    Hi Is it ok to have the double pole switch in a different room from the shower,the shower unit is a triton ts300i remote control unit which will. Be located away from the shower room either in loft or a cupboard ,so no electrics in the shower cubicle .we already have a bathroom back to back to...
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    Rsj question for knocking room through

    Hi,and thanks in advance for any responses.i live in a semi detached house brick and tile and bay windows so give you an idea of a bog standard house.i would like to knock the wall In between the front room and back room to open up the space.how ever the wall is a supporting wall so it is of...
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    Buying 18v tools in usa

    Hi I am off to usa and was thinking of buying some 18v tools mainly Makita As I already have batteries,my question is will they still work over here as I read somewhere the current or something like that is different,
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    What size wall bolts should I use

    Hi I want to attach a 5x2 timber to make a wall plate for a lean to,what size Of bolt should I use
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    Finishing tile after cutting

    Hi I am cutting 60x30 cm porcelain tiles to make a border ,what I would like to do is smooth the rough edge with a slight shamper.What is the best method? Or is there a tool. Thanks
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    Best cleaner for PVC facsia

    Hi Got some paint onto a PVC facsia and removed with acetone which In turn has taken the gloss of PVC,is there anyway to restore the gloss Or do I have to change the facsia
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    Carport metal support legs

    Hi I am after some metal support legs to construct a carport Does anyone know where I can get them from ideally In the midlands.[/b]
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    S/steel self tapping screws

    I was wondering if stainless steel self tapping screws were any good for Fixing to standard brick?or a alternative screw but it must not rust or decay Over time,that's why I thought of s/steel.[/b]
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    Fliud master question over running into toilet

    Hi Some time back I brought afluidmaster kit from screw fix for my toilet,it's Been working perfectly but now it's started to overflow into toilet pan The water board did some work outside my house and that's when it started any ideas ?
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    Toilet projection

    Hi What is the smallest toilet projection available Thanks [/b]
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    How long to mix shed base

    Hi I have a shed slab to lay it is 4mx3.2mx100mm I worked it out to 1.28m cubed so roughly 2 bags of ballast @ 1 ton each,what I would Like to know is it possible to mix this on site and finish in a day or should I get it premixed,it's at home so I have time on my side.I hope the above calls...
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    Best drill bit for concrete

    Hi Just wondered what is the best drill bit for a sds drill,I have to drill about 200 Holes.it needs to be quiet long around 250mm and a no 5mm. Thanks
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