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by wws4029
Mon May 04, 2009 7:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: New Fuse box
Replies: 6
Views: 3517

It is protected by RCD, but only 1.

The long and short of it is, it is best to change now! Am I right???


If not, how long can I expect before it is a necessity to change. ( ie how long before it is mandatory for 17th boxes on new and old installations?)
by wws4029
Sun May 03, 2009 11:19 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: New Fuse box
Replies: 6
Views: 3517

New Fuse box

I am having some extra bits and pieces done elctrics wise, some extra rings etc. Is it worth changing from a 16th ed box to 17th whilst the work is being done????

How long before it will be compulsary to have 17th ed box???

Just trying to work out whether best to do it now or later on.
by wws4029
Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:38 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dry lining screws "sinking" into plasterboard.
Replies: 11
Views: 9046

[quote="ricky68"]why would any one want to use 9mm board on a ceiling,the screws are not set right is nothing to do with the weight of the board,its all in the knack of the screwing up[/quote] Don't know?? Maybe because its lighter and easier to fit!!!! Been a plasterer for 14 years and NE...
by wws4029
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:10 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: consealed shower seal leak - remove plaseer fix and repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3829

[quote="rosebery"]
Yes there is - attack the problem from the other side of the wall!!

Cheers[/quote]

There is no access to the other side of the wall! Do you have any alternate solutions?
by wws4029
Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: consealed shower seal leak - remove plaseer fix and repair
Replies: 4
Views: 3829

Is it not possible to disconnect at shower head and at mixer and replace completely with plastic pipe ( flexible ) and leave the old piece of copper pipe in there? Alternatively, do as you described by cutting out ( which is going to be time consuming and most likely to break your tiles) Cut out ver...
by wws4029
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:43 pm
Forum: Accounts Bookkeeping and Financial Forum
Topic: Barn conversion mortgage.
Replies: 13
Views: 19179

Google Accelerator Mortgage.

Advertised as a self build/ renovation/ conversion mortage. Stage payments are also in advance rather than after each stage.

Never used but sounds like a good mortgage
by wws4029
Mon Apr 13, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Phase to Phase fault
Replies: 7
Views: 3828

Thanks for the info. I must actually stand corrected as the fuse is a 20 mcb NOT 32mcb as previously stated. He looked at the wrong circuit. Most of his electrics are in need of an update. Nothing been done for 10 years +. According to his report, this circuit is on 20mcb on 2.5mm cable. Is this cor...
by wws4029
Mon Apr 13, 2009 4:03 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Phase to Phase fault
Replies: 7
Views: 3828

Right, I have spoken to him again. The fault has come up on an inspection report.The system is a 3 phase to main D/B then from there goes out to 7 other D/B's ( in single phase, small hotel ) It says on report phase to phase fault on circuit 10 D/B 1 ( furthest away from main D/B.) On closer look th...
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Dry lining screws "sinking" into plasterboard.
Replies: 11
Views: 9046

Would also in future consider using 9.5mm plasterboard on the ceilings, will help resolve any issues with screws/nails pulling through as its a much lighter board.#

Hardibacker is a good alternative to aquapanel as well.
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: how to cut scaffolding
Replies: 4
Views: 17784

You could also use a hacksaw, but you will need a lot of elbow grease.

Also if you are going for the above option shop around as for just this application the above mentioned tool would be very expensive ( however it is a top quality item)

http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=12 ... inder-230V

this is from same supplier but much cheaper!
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:34 pm
Forum: Self Build Problems Forum
Topic: Make loft floor stronger ?
Replies: 5
Views: 9721

Doubling up on your floor/ceiling joists( bolting another timber beam to existing joists) and putting 'noggins' between these will significantly inprove the strength of your floor. Any joins will need to be done on any internal supporting walls avaiable. However, as amount of loading is not mentione...
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:21 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: plasterboard over lath and plaster ceiling
Replies: 2
Views: 8296

A proper plasterer can repair lath and plaster ceilings. You could have it repaired then skim the whole ceiling which will be approx 2-4mm in depth.

Suggest you get some quotes but make sure you request it repaired and not a new ceiling.
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: BLOWN PLASTER
Replies: 2
Views: 4735

I agree, however on replacement, if the state of the walls allow, dot and dab plasterboard onto the walls then skim, much quicker and better finish acheivable.
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Plaster base coat
Replies: 4
Views: 4308

In this instance I would D&D Hardibacker or aquapanel onto the walls, weights and skimming would not be an issue then, or sand & cement render tiled straight onto it. Would also be much quicker.
by wws4029
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Tiling onto plasterboard in bathroom
Replies: 2
Views: 9071

There is a proper product to do this job. Hardibacker board, which is available from most good merchants. A little bit like asbestos sheets ( but isn't asbestos) comes in a range of thicknesses and is waterproof unlike plasterboard. Plasterboard can be used to do the job, but would seriously recomen...
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