I`m fitting a heavy corner wall unit onto a wall which lies at 100 degrees (i.e when one face is flat to one wall there is a 20mm gap at the other at the extreme) . There are no service gaps at the back ( 18mm butted carcass all around ). I`m attaching using #12 screws with large flat washers to avo...
Have they stopped making fused connection units with a surface outlet ( hole on cover plate). All the main manufacterers M.K ; Crabtree ; Volex etc don`t seem to make them anymore. The units on sale have the exit at the lower edge . They may be out there but I can`t find them.
My sparky would not connect my ceramic hob as the terminals are numbered 4 & 5 and not live & neutral . The make is Necht ( a re-badged asian product & not my choice it came as a complete package ). The model number is HBEO753DK , I can`t contact anyone for help; no after sales service. ...
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I`ve sanded my old oak floor ( it was layed in approx. 1900 ).
I`ve been told I need to use raw Linseed oil to bring the best out of the wood . Is this correct or should I use something else.
Thanks
This query is for a friend. He has moved to a bigger house which was recently profesionally re-wired ( bills & certificates etc. to prove). He has found that one Ring main feeds the front halve of the house (two bedrooms , study & lounge) & the second Ring main feeds the other halve (bac...
I`m planning on using dual accessory boxes in the bedrooms . The boxes are 218mm x 68mm ( 1 twin + 1 single ). Twin socket with co-axial TV outlet . Will there be any reception problems?. The cables run in opposite directions :-- twin & earth down into ceiling void & aerial cable vertical to...
This is part of a total re-wire to new 17th ed. regs. & everything with RCD protection. The sparky told me that he couldn`t take a horizontal run from one socket outlet to another ( only 18" apart ). He would take a vertical to the ceiling void go across then down to the finished socket pos...
My Vaillant `ecotec plus` condenser boiler is fitted with a syphonic trap ;the syphon collects the condensate to a quantity of about 200 ml & then directs the entire content to the drain pipe ( thus resulting in minimal freezing problems). For boilers with a normal condensate drain pipe :-- the ...
LPF = low power factor ; HPF = high power factor.
The LPF fitting can take a 58W tube as can a HPF fitting.
What`s the difference between these two fittings as I want fittings with electronic ballast for the attic (no more twisting of starters).
Should I go LPF or HPF.
Thanks
Just had my glass delivered for my double glazing (supply only) .Will arrange fitting myself. There`s confusion over the K glass sticker thats attached to the glass. The sticker states `this surface must face the room interior`. Does this mean that this sticker is on the inside of the room or on the...
The first time I did some pointing on my old house , I mixed the Lime into a paste stored it in a airtight container & then run off the surplus water before mixing with sand & cement. I need to do some more pointing (only a small area about 2 ft square). Can I mix the Lime powder with sand b...
Recently bought a house built 1900`s .It has a wonderful Oak floor but the floor has been covered for the last 30yrs with underlay & carpet . The `dimple` marks of the underlay has been transfered to the Oak . What is the best product for removing these marks ; I don`t want to use the wrong poli...
I have removed old flexible floor tiles (linoleum) from a kitchen floor ,they were stuck fast & had to be prised off. I am left with a Yellow , sticky , gooey mess .What is the best product for removing this stuff.
