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by token
Wed May 11, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing bookshelf onto plasterboard covered thermalite wall?
Replies: 2
Views: 3825

Thanks. I will give it a try
by token
Thu May 05, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing bookshelf onto plasterboard covered thermalite wall?
Replies: 2
Views: 3825

Fixing bookshelf onto plasterboard covered thermalite wall?

Help, please! I had two shelfs put up in my kitchen a couple of years ago to hold my wife's cookery books. One is OK but the lower started to slope a year ago. I used longer fixings but the problem has returned. I have now tried a variety of fixings (including the ones for cellular blocks and frame ...
by token
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:35 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Diverter valve to use with digital shower control
Replies: 0
Views: 2965

Diverter valve to use with digital shower control

Which diverter to use with a digital shower? I am looking to have a Mira Platinum Digital shower controller set fitted but not using their shower head. Instead, I want to use a fixed head and 4 body jets. I need a diverter but not sure which is suitable. Mira don't do one but confirm it is OK to use...
by token
Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Switch cable too short now
Replies: 1
Views: 4301

Switch cable too short now

Attempting to tackle what I thought should be straightforward, changing white standard light switch to a fancier one which fits flush to wall surface. Unfortunately the recessed box was not deep enough and the wires must have been pressed on to the back of the box when screwing the plate on, and the...
by token
Sun May 04, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Dimmable lights in the bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 2779

Many thanks. Would I be best replacing the existing transformers (probably 5 years old) with new ones from the dimmer manufacturer?
by token
Sat May 03, 2008 10:27 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Dimmable lights in the bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 2779

Dimmable lights in the bathroom

Looking for advice on whether this is possible. Bathroom was refitted a year ago and I had a dimmable pull switch fitted that worked great with the 8 x 20w LV downlighters. Unfortunately, a plastic rocker inside the pull switch got too warm and the switch only lasted for a few months. The replacemen...
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