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by mwilson75
Mon Sep 22, 2008 1:17 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage wiring supply
Replies: 5
Views: 4843

cheers for that. Most helpful
by mwilson75
Sun Sep 21, 2008 4:53 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage wiring supply
Replies: 5
Views: 4843

Thanks for the info. Still not sure of best anchors to use to attach strainer wire to buildings. Please advise.
by mwilson75
Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:59 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: garage wiring supply
Replies: 5
Views: 4843

garage wiring supply

I am looking to feed my garage with electric from my house. The garage is about 8m from the house across a lane. I will need to go overhead with the cable. What is the correct method of fixing a catenary wire between the house and the garage? Will the cable used have to be swa or will twin and earth...
by mwilson75
Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: Builders and Builders Merchants Forum
Topic: Upstairs ceiling joists
Replies: 3
Views: 6486

Upstairs ceiling joists

Could anyone tell me the correct size and type of timber that I should use to build the framework for a new ceiling upstairs in a terraced house. I plan to board on top of it for storage purposes.
Ta very much
by mwilson75
Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:34 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling build
Replies: 1
Views: 2383

ceiling build

What is the correct size and type of timber that I should use to install new ceilings upstairs?
by mwilson75
Sun Sep 02, 2007 11:32 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: ceiling recessed spotlights
Replies: 1
Views: 3514

ceiling recessed spotlights

Could anyone tell me what the regs say about the installation of 35 - 50W mains halogen downlights. I am looking to fit these into several rooms throughout my house (not the bathroom) and I don't know if they have to be fire rated or covered with hoods. Also I am wanting some new 13amp sockets insta...
by mwilson75
Tue May 08, 2007 8:51 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Another Lighting problem....
Replies: 3
Views: 3745

If the switched live were joined to the neutral "in" then putting the switch on would blow a fuse or knock out a trip due to a short circuit. If the switched live were connected to the neutral "out" and the other neutral connected to the fitting, then this light would work but an...
by mwilson75
Tue May 08, 2007 12:17 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: garden
Replies: 1
Views: 4339

garden

I am considering getting rid of all of the grass in my garden and covering the area with stone chippings of some sort and a few pot plants/shrubs in an attempt to make the garden relatively low maintenance. The area to be covered is 14m by 9m. Could anyone tell me the right way to go about this, ie ...
by mwilson75
Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Another Lighting problem....
Replies: 3
Views: 3745

check your connections to make sure you haven't got any of the wires nipped on their insulation
by mwilson75
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: socket in shed
Replies: 1
Views: 3500

socket in shed

would I be ok to wire a socket in my shed, which is adjacent my house, from a switched fuse spur which is on the opposite side of the wall (in kitchen).
by mwilson75
Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: spotlights
Replies: 1
Views: 3224

spotlights

could any one tell me how many 50W mains halogen spots I will need in a room 12 feet by 12 feet with a ceiling height of 10 feet ( my front room) and what spacing should I use to get the best effect from them.
Ta muchly
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