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    Extractor fan wiring. Is this correct?

    Ah, thanks, much simpler that way too.
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    Extractor fan wiring. Is this correct?

    So, on the picture, it would sit between junction box 2 and the fan, instead of between the two junction boxes? (sorry i find illustrating instructions easier to understand and clarify)
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    Extractor fan wiring. Is this correct?

    Ok. I'm about to install a humidistat extractor fan into a downstairs bathroom. I think I've got the wiring sorted, but would just like that final "yes, that's ok" before I start. Anyway, here's a pic I drew to help me with the wiring. (no earth in picture just to simplify things! It will be...
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    Replacing (ground floor) floorboard section with concrete

    I am about to undertake a bathroom project and the boss (my missus) has insisted she wants ceramic floor tiles layed. At the moment the bathroom (approx 3m x 3m is mostly concrete, all except for a square of floorboards (approx 0.75m x 0.75m) near the doorway as too is the flooring in the...
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    Screwing into previous damp walls

    Hi. I am about to undertake a shower installation, and in doing so need to erect some studding to hide pipework etc. I was going to do this by screwing/plugging battons onto the walls against which the shower will be positioned. My concern is that these walls were recently re-plastered -...
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    Hygroscopic salts - replastering advice please

    Noseall, thankyou I will look into that further. After doing some research I have come up with the following process: 1. Preperation Remove plaster up to a height 30cm (1ft) above visible dampness. Rake out mortar joints to 12mm (1/2") deep. 2. First coat Mix 3 parts Grade 'M'...
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    Hygroscopic salts - replastering advice please

    Hi, I'm after some advice regarding the replastering of damp areas due to hygroscopic salts. Background: About a year ago my girlfriend's house (Victorian - 1900ish) started showing damp patches on the internal walls. We contacted the council, who (after a number of builder's visiting...
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