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    Outdoor switch box

    Right, can I just start by saying I know nothing about electrics at all - but I have fitted a 4 way power controller outside on my decking wall linked to an armoured cable and feeding two sets of lights (two of the switches) and two sets of double sockets (the other two) the individual switch...
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    Hotpoint error lights

    Hotpoint Aquarius WF321 1200 shows the following error f11 lights 1&3&4, pump/draining error I have cleared the pump filter at the front, removed the back plate and unclipped all emptying pipes and made sure they are clear. It will work for a very short period before the error shows...
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    Shower Trap - Montenegro

    Does anybody happen to know whether a replacement shower trap bought in the UK could be used in Montenegro (Eastern Europe). i.e are the fittings a universal standrard. Thanks for your help. Rob
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    Trevatine Tiling Advice

    Bit of advice on my tiling project if you don’t mind as again I appear to be getting conflicting info from different experts and as I’m Nobby Novice I’m a bit stuck in the middle. If I give you the scenario perhaps you could tell me the best way to go about my tiling in terms of plastering...
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    Speedfit / Hep20 / Copper ??

    Just about to install a new bathroom (converted a bedroom) - got the stack in and all that - just after a bit of advice re the pipe work - I've bought all Speedfit stuff to do it but have heard that Hep20 is better, but I've also heard (from experienced plumbers) that "copper is the only way" -...
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    Opening up blocked windows

    I have two "blocked up" windows on the gable end of my property - the property was built about 1891 so I think they are features rather than actual blocked up windows (window tax and all that). Has anybody got any advice on how easy it would be to "open these up" and what the planning...
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    Soil pipes

    Couple of things: Firstly what sort of drop do you need on a soil pipe and Secondly any thoughts on connecting a new plastic swept T branch to an existing cast iron soil stack. Thanks R.
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    Soffits+

    Hi All Whats the general feeling about soffits - is it a purely cosmetic or do they serve a real purpose. My mate reckons paint the eaves with masonry paint, cover 'em with facia and they won't need touching again til the next time you paint the whole house. I'm still in two minds. Just...
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    Condensation

    Just had new windows fitted - woke up this morning to discover condensation on the outside of the external panes on all windows at the back of the house. Is this normal?
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    Light switch in the bathroom

    Can anybody solve this riddle for me once and for all!! I'm converting a bedroom to a bathroom - can I have a light switch (a dimmer) IN the bathroom? I have received conflicting advice - some say its OK as long as it's in Zone 3 according to the IEE regs (??!!??) - presumably that means...
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