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by pamelia54
Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: halogen lights
Replies: 3
Views: 2244

Re: halogen lights

thanks ericmark,
wrong transformer can`t be the prob because these are self contained units from ikea which are transformer and lamps in sealed SS body. I`m going to try replacing the standard bulb with a halogen set up. Will inform of prog. end Oct.
by pamelia54
Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: halogen lights
Replies: 3
Views: 2244

halogen lights

Amongst other things I am rewiring the kitchen lights. I have 2 gang dimmer, 1G to 4x 12V halogen ceiling lights - work perfectly. The other G is the problem, connected to a standard bulb pendant light - works perfectly. In this same circuit I also introduced some 12V under cupboard lights which wil...
by pamelia54
Wed May 20, 2009 1:54 pm
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Lintel replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 8038

Thanks bdcc and Perry525 the strongboy and Acros from my local tool hire is the way I`ll go, 8 quid the week. Just for info I have floorboards and they do not run into this wall but a right angle internal wall about a metre away. Again thanks for your advice.
by pamelia54
Mon May 18, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Lintel replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 8038

Thanks but this is an external wall and is load bearing. Above is a bedroom window and then the rafters for the roof.
by pamelia54
Fri May 15, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: Architecture, Self Build and Design Forum
Topic: Lintel replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 8038

Lintel replacement

My house is ca. 1850 9" solid brick. I have exposed beneath rendering a rotten lintel above a ground floor double doorway outside wall. The lintel is approx 5ftx6"x3" and must be replaced. I have read your project using needles etc: m which would not be my choice due to access if ther...
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