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Hi all Just bought a new room stat. Old one was battery powered with volt free switch, the new one, Salus SQ610, is mains powered with volt free switch. I have 2 options, either borrow a neutral or power the stat from a seperate supply (lighting circuit). Existing cable is 1mm T & E, ie...

Standard lamp is fed by 2 core flex through metal tube seen in background. The bulbholder is plastic so question is should it be earthed. Item bought from Homesense.

Have been asked to glue down the edges of some vacuum filmed doors. Not sure what adhesive to use as the film is very stiff and has curled so will need heating to make it flexible. I suppose something like the adhesive used on iron-on edging would do the job but not sure if it is available. Has...

More damp problems with the bungalow renovations. The conservatory dwarf walls are very damp. The problem appears to be that the path/patio area outside is too high, approx 2" below FFL. Are there any ways to alleviate this other than lowering the path/patio? Perhaps a chemical dpc injected...

I've been doing some renovation work on a semi-detached bungalow where the chimney breasts were removed some 15 years ago. When the walls were skimmed a stain was noticed on the wall at floor level where one of the breasts had beem removed but it was perfectly dry and thought to be 'historical'...

Looking for a low profile solution to power a wall mount TV. An FCU/Cable Outlet not really suitable as TV has a fixed power lead and would be pain to connect/disconnect. Could an MK 995 clock connector be used. MK do not specify the rating of the connector but simply say it is fitted with 2A...

I'm replacing some damaged Duropal Ice White worktop. The original worktop had a plastic edge trim on the end some 2mm thick with radiused edges and had no discernible joint visible between the trim and the laminate. I intend to fit some 2mm thick white uPVC trim cut from a section of square...

Just finished tiling new kitchen/diner floor using 2mm spacers and white cement based grout. I'm a bit concerned about the grout staining from any spillage. Was wondering whether the grout could be sealed with anything, perhaps travertine tile sealer? Would probably be a PITA to apply, any...

My first post in the plumbing section. I have a Baxi 100 HE which has just started making a loud deep booming noise when firing up. This is not the usual ignition bang associated with this boiler, it sounds more like an unclipped water pipe vibrating but it is coming from inside the burner box...

Help please with kitchen refit, new cooking appliances consist of: 1 x Neff Hob. 7600W 2 x Matching single Ovens. Each 3000W Max. The current feed for this is a 6 mm2 T & E from CU (mainly under wooden floor) to 45A Cooker Outlet Plate via 45A Cooker Switch with 13A Plug socket. Combined...

Just bought a UPS2 15-50/60 to replace a dying CP53 and am worried about the inrush current (based on the stories seen on this forum and elsewhere about the need for an NTC suppressor cable). My heating system is wired such that the roomstat, via the programmer, switches the Honeywell V4043...

Hello, My premises has a 3 phase supply fed from the next door council depot. Problem is that any electrical faults cause a trip in the depot which is inconvenient after depot working hours. I had the depot electrician look into it and he recommended a change of the incomer switch on my...

I have to finish a new celcon block wall with 12.5 p/b on 50 x 25 battens @ 600 c/c on 25mm Kingspan. What's the best way to fix this to the celcons? I've always found it difficult to get a strong fixing into into the blocks. Thanks.

Here's a weird question for you good people. Can I vent a tumble drier up a chimney?? I'm shortly going to instal a drier in a newly created laundry room on the first floor of my semi, the room is in the middle of the house adjacent it the party wall so the only option for venting is thro'...

Hi I'm building a dormer across the back of the house (first floor in extended roof space) and need some help with the edge details of EPDM single ply system. I was thinking of using 'Easyfit Roof Edge Trims' details here http://www.plytech.co.uk/installation.html but I'm not sure how to...