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Hi. I have a double switch that controls two wall lights. I would like to replace the switch with a dimmer switch. I would like to have a separate dimmer control for each light (same as now). Can anyone tell me if any of the sheds sells this and do I need to chnge the existing backbox...

Hi, I was wondering if it would be ok for me to set the pump speed at two rather than the current 3. I have nine radiators over two floors. the system is sealed with a worcester bosch 28si system. The water flow in the pipes is noisy especially as it comes on in the morning. i have bled all...

Hi, I need to sand a rough ceiling which has quite a few trowel marks. Also I need to sand the odd bit of filler on the wall. Which is the paper grade I should be using for this purpose? many thanks

Hi, I have erected a stud wall and now I would like to tape and fill the plasterboards edges. The final finish will be wallpaper, no painting. An I right to do the following: a) fill gaps b) apply tape c) apply jointing compound over tape twice. Or do I: a) apply tape b) apply...

Hi, I am having some trouble cutting the gyproc plasterboard. Which is the best method to do this? The score and snap method has failed so far. Also I would like to mount an external pattress to the board. Is there a screw / plug type I should use to fix the socket to the board? I am...

Hi, What length hammer fixings should I use to attach a 4 x 2 batten to a party single brick wall? Is 140mm sufficient. many thanks

Hi, Our meter was changed two weeks ago. Yesterday I spoke to our supplier and they still have the old meter on their records. Does anyone know how long it should take for the new meter number and reading to be loaded onto the supplier's system? Many thanks

Hi, I was looking for a reliable builder / kitchen fitter to redo our kitchen. A colleague has reccomended the one he is using for his own house. So far he is happy with the work but one thing rang alarm bells. My friend was asked to pay in stages. He paid 4k for kitchen and materials at...

Hi, I would like to know if I can put my 110m WC waste pipe into the connector show on the pic. I am assuming I can take off the plastic cover bit and insert the waste pipe. Is this OK? Also can the waste pipe enter the connector at a slight angle rather than straight? The reason I am...

Hi, I would like to install a small basin and a WC in a small room. a) The sink should be around 40cm X 25 cm max. I think I have found something on plumbworld online, does anyone have any experience of buying online from them? b) In terms of the installation I was wondering which way...

Hi, I am trying to find white WC soil pipe but the main sheds don't have it. Are there any websites where these are for sale? It would be for a standard WC install. Also I would need a pan connector, I understand there are flexible ones to account for akward locations, is this correct...

Hi, I have a cloakroom which has ceramic tiles on every wall. I would like to install a sink so I would need to d5rill a hole to accomodate the waste pipe. Do I need to break / remove the tile in order to do this or is there a way to drill a hole big enough for the waste pipe? many thanks

Hi, I wrote a letter to our supplier npower telling them our meter is 21 years old and asking them if it needs changing. Their reply is that they are not responsible for meter changes in our area but UU is. They have however booked an appointment for us. I thought suppliers were...

Hi, I have splashback tiling (two layers over the years :shock: ) above my worktops. The kitchen is being replaced so I will be knocking off the tiles. I am assuming some of the plaster will come too exposing the bricks. As this will only be partial can I just replaster the area to the level...

Wc pan and sink. Is this allowed? I have a small room which as the above electrical installations and I would like to put a sink and a WC pan. I would like to do this by the boomk via building regs. Does the light fitting need to be on an RCD? It currently is not. Will I need...

Hi, People keep reversing my drive. I would like to stop this trend by installing a chain or using traffic cones. Does anyone know what the catch is with H & S? The chain or cones would be within my boundary but I am concerned about the postman tripping or something like that.

Hi, I am looking at getting my kitchen done up. I have the stop tap being the washing machine under the worktop. The waqshing machine is stand alone not integrated. The pipes run from the stop tap along the wall at close to the side wall up to the ceiling. They are currently boxed in with...

I have to rant, they are doing my noodle in. I've had 5 visits that I know of since about the 2nd week of April. I've just had to escort one off of the premises, explaining that I've withdrawn their implied right of access. I'm getting about 4 visits a week at the moment. I had at least...

Hi, I have some trowel marks on our white ceiling and also a couple of straight hairline cracks. I know that even if i patch up the hairline cracks they may come back but i would like to fill the trowel marks with fine filler and then sand. I would like to avoid having to repaint the...

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Honeywell+CM907&cid=9721440481871223004&ei=xmcDTZuhLZSQwQWAnYzpDA&sa=title&ved=0CAwQ8wIwATgA#p Hi, Does this product have both thermostat and on / off options? I was thinkinh of using on / off during the week when i am at work and the...