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Thanks Winston1. EFLImpudence, I was going to use the existing cable which runs from the junction box to the light. Ie Wire it into the switch and then run a cable out of the switch to the light. I didn't fancy fiddling around with the junction box.

Hi - I'm hoping this is fairly simple but I have cable in the garage which comes out of the rose in the picture and runs along out of the door to a PIR light. I would like to add a switch though. Am I right in thinking I need the cable to go into the switch and wire the live into a terminal...

Thank you for the follow up, I had seen your blog but was a little nervous. I did actually get Aqualisa to come and fix it for free, it was literally still in guarantee by a couple of weeks!

Thank you every one for your views. It is an open fitting as it is IP20 and the instructions were a but rubbish as the box said 3.5 and the piece of paper inside said 3 so I agree that not a lot of thought has gone into it ;)

Yep, that's what I couldn't understand. The numbers are so small compared to even halogen bulbs I can't see what the issue would be.

Hi - I have just fitted a triple spotlight and it says Max 3.5w GU10 LED build required. I have a whole bunch of 4.6w bulbs, will they be OK to use? Its hard to imagine an extra watt per bulb is going to be an issue?

Hi, I have an Aqualisa Digital Quartz Gravity pumped shower and it has developed a constant drip from the shower head. Aqualisa have kindly offered to repair the pump for £455 :( The shower works fine, the only issue is the constant dripping (one drip every 10 seconds) so I will make do for the...

Hi, I need to replace a 1 gang intermediate switch but the new one (MK) doesn't quite match. The old one has yellow in 1,2 and blue in 3,4. It has Out marked at the top. I would guess Old = New 1 = bottom 1 2 = top 1 3=bottom 2 4 = top 2. Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you very much for your response. It's odd as both the microwave and oven both cause the issue. I'll call a repair man.

Hi, I have an AEG integrated microwave oven (micromat combi). When it is switched on the clock displays fine. When I turn the oven on it goes for approx 20 secs and then trips the RCD. When I reset it and try with the microwave it again goes for approx 20 secs then trips. Does anyone have any...

Hi, I have an old sink that I want to install in the garage, it will only get used very occasionally and only needs cold water. The waste is all sorted, I already have a tap in the garage and was hoping for some advice on the easiest way to connect it to the sink tap which would allow me to...

Thanks, unfortunately I bought them off eBay and had assumed they would be standard. I'll try the 35mm and then try to chisel a bit extra. There is a lip so I have a bit of contingency o_O

Hi, I have flush circular handles but am unsure of the best way to make the hole for them to sit in, it only needs to be approx 8mm deep. I was hoping to use a drill bit that is used to make the holes for kitchen hinges but I need the hole to be 37mm diameter. The door is just a cheap moulded...

It is a solid wall, the cables were chased in and drop down vertically. Hopefully I'll avoid them!

Thanks. I do want to mount the TV over the sockets and this was what was confusing me as I also wanted it as flush as possible to the wall ann couldn't see how some of the mounts would work in this instance. I'll get the one from Tool station, at least it's cheap!

Many thanks. I don't need tilting etc just fixed. Because of the wiring coming out of the wall, is there a particular type / design I need?

Hi, I have a 32" Samsung ue32h6400 TV which I wish to mount on the wall. The cables will be coming directly out of the wall as shown in the photo. Can you recommend a bracket which is most appropriate please.

Hi, I am going to install 15mm engineered wood as a floating floor. The existing sub-floor is t&g suspended floorboards which are reasonably flat (a few boards are slightly cupped). The new floor will be running the same way as the existing floorboards. I'm on the ground floor of a house so...

Hi, I need to glaze an internal door with a piece of glass 450mm x 700mm. I have removed the beading, old glass and putty. 1) What type of silicone should I use? Should I use the same one I stuck my splashback with (low modulus, neutral cure). 2) Any tips for cleaning off the excess I assume...

Thanks guys for the advice. I will give it a go with the caulk as suggested