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  1. DaveOC

    Downlight wiring

    Thanks for the reply, I'm still not to sure what to do, do I run one new cable into the Avon plug? will 1.5 cable be OK? and Murdochat how should it be left?
  2. DaveOC

    Downlight wiring

    Hi, I'm changing my 8 kitchen downlighters for Lumineux Avon Pro should be easy but I have 6 cables going into a joining block and the light comes off of this (as in photo 1). The Avon Pro has a plug which has wago style connectors (as in photo 2 and 3) which will only fit 1 maybe 2 wires in...
  3. DaveOC

    Signal Amplifier

    Will a 3 way splitter weaken the signal? or if I have all 3 TVs on at once?
  4. DaveOC

    Signal Amplifier

    Thanks for the info, I'll have a fiddle around with the cables and plugs. Aerial is outside and about 15 years old.
  5. DaveOC

    Signal Amplifier

    Hi, Not sure why I got 8 way, I will get a 4 way this time, again I don't really know what a DC pass is, I don't have $ky magic eye just 3 tv's one freeview box. Whats gone wrong is about 6 channels on one TV started braking up didn't know why but I had a plug in signal booster so plugged it in...
  6. DaveOC

    Signal Amplifier

    Hi, I think I need a new signal amplifier and wanted to know which would be a good quality one to buy, at the moment I have a Mercury with 8 connections with DC pass this is the second one I've had in 15 years, I have 3 TVs one is connected through a freeview box. Thanks for any advice.
  7. DaveOC

    Measuring power usage

    Hi, I wanted to check my electric meter for accuracy and was told a clamp meter would be best. Can anyone tell me how to do this or is there a better way? Thanks
  8. DaveOC

    NUC mini computer

    Hi, I'm looking to buy a new computer, I've seen the Intel NUC ones although there are other makes, does anyone know anything about them good or bad. I would like a reasonably good speed but not gaming or video editing, would be using mainly for things like Photoshop. Any info or recommendations...
  9. DaveOC

    How to wire Light Switch

    Hi, I want to replace a 2 gang 2way light switch. I thought I could just put the wires in the same holes as the old switch but it is different. Could someone tell me which wires go in which hole. The attached photo should explain better. It is a 2 gang 2 way switch. The first switch just turns...
  10. DaveOC

    Removing Floor tile adhesive

    Thanks, scraper looks best but a bit pricey, I have the sds bit you show here so will give that a try
  11. DaveOC

    Removing Floor tile adhesive

    Hi I have had to take up a row of porcelain floor tiles to repair pipe in floor, I was going to lay a similar tile back as I cant find exact match, is there a best way to remove the old tile adhesive or is there a special tool that would make the job easier. Many Thanks
  12. DaveOC

    inhibitor question

    Thanks will do
  13. DaveOC

    inhibitor question

    Hi, Just had my combi heating system refilled by a plumber, I'm not sure if any inhibitor has been added ( he said it had but I don't think he did ). Is there any way of telling if any inhibitor is in my system. Thanks for any advice.
  14. DaveOC

    Covering plug socket

    OK Thanks for the reply's, will try some of the suggestions.
  15. DaveOC

    Covering plug socket

    Hoping to cover it with Plaster if possible
  16. DaveOC

    Covering plug socket

    Hi, I have a plug socket that I want removed but it's on a ring and the cable goes up the wall into the ceiling which is a flat roof extension, I'd rather not start cutting away the ceiling. Is there a way to plaster in the socket safely? Thanks
  17. DaveOC

    Just had power flush

    It's a Vaillant Ecotec plus
  18. DaveOC

    Just had power flush

    yes a bag has been on it for a few days, nothing inside
  19. DaveOC

    Just had power flush

    Quick update. Another hour it is down to 2.1
  20. DaveOC

    Just had power flush

    OK, I have just Filled to 1.5, an hour later it was 2.5 now half hour on from that it is 2.3. I think it will keep going down but will have another look in an hour and let you know. Thanks for your help.
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