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by Bluto
Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:55 pm
Forum: Flooring and Floor Coverings Forum
Topic: Levelling Compound Removal From Quarry Tiled Floor
Replies: 1
Views: 4236

Levelling Compound Removal From Quarry Tiled Floor

Hello, my living room floor is black and red quarry tiles. Approximately 75% are clean and in good condition. Unfortunately, years ago, some bright spark used a levelling compound over the remainder. Much of it has deteriorated and come off with age but can anyone recommend a solution / chemical to ...
by Bluto
Fri Nov 18, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: RCD circuit breaker / freezer / power cut / surge
Replies: 1
Views: 13547

RCD circuit breaker / freezer / power cut / surge

My meter set-up contains a 100A 30mA RCD protected circuit breaker, which I know works because, last year, when a fault occurred with my boiler, the breaker kicked in even before the boiler's 2A fuse had chance to blow. However, after a recent holiday, I found that the RCD had tripped in my absence,...
by Bluto
Wed Aug 20, 2008 12:55 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earthing metal sockets?
Replies: 5
Views: 28223

Thanks everyone, this info is extremely useful and just what I was after. This has been my 1st outing on diydoctor and I'm well impressed, I'm going to see if I can maybe help someone else out now with one of their problems and return the favour. Best wishes, Bluto.
by Bluto
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:08 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Earthing metal sockets?
Replies: 5
Views: 28223

Earthing metal sockets?

Hello, can anyone help please? I've asked at several DIY stores and can't seem to get an answer? :? I recently bought some brass-effect, 13A double pole, 2 gang socket faceplates, which I intended to use to replace the white plastic versions on the 5 sockets in my dining room. Prior to carrying out ...
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