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by misterg
Thu Aug 09, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Fixing an LCD TV to a Dry Lining Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 5382

Hi I'm not sure just fixing to the plasterbaord along is sufficient. Ideally t would be better to put a noggin in the wall, but this would mean cutting a large hole in the plasterboard and making good afterwards. If you don't want to do that, then at least try to locate one of the screws in a stud. ...
by misterg
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:48 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Laying cable beneath existing concrete floor
Replies: 5
Views: 7328

Hi

What about running cable from another room? I've got a few sockets that are back to back with others on the other side of the wall. Is that an option for you?

regards

G
by misterg
Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:42 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wire/tape colours for a light switch
Replies: 2
Views: 3960

Thanks Blakey.

Cheers

G
by misterg
Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Wire/tape colours for a light switch
Replies: 2
Views: 3960

Wire/tape colours for a light switch

Hi

When wiring up a light switch can you still use a piece of red tape, or should youget twin brown core and earth or should the tape now be brown?

Cheers

G
by misterg
Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:21 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Bubles in plaster
Replies: 2
Views: 4503

Bubles in plaster

Hi

My first go at plastering with real plaster, ie, not premixed stuff from the sheds.

It seems to have a lot of bubles, did I mix too vigourously? Did it by hand with a stick.

Cheers

Mister G
by misterg
Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:19 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: blown exterior render
Replies: 1
Views: 4891

Hi dbdiy

I was once told by a builder you need to let the walls dry out. If the bricks have absorbed water seeping behind blown render, new render won't stick very well to them.

Hope this helps.

Regards

G
by misterg
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:46 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Replicating existing skirting
Replies: 3
Views: 5299

Thanks for the replies.

Eventually got it replicated from Champion timber in New Malden.


Cheers

G
by misterg
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:41 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Making skirting
Replies: 5
Views: 5349

[quote="DUDE DIY"]reat let me know how you get on.[/quote]

Hi

In the end when to Champion Timber in New Malden, and they were able to match it. Worked out at about q tenner per metre.

Cheers

G
by misterg
Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:57 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Sockets on skirting boards
Replies: 1
Views: 3412

Hi Gasypete You should get them moved, for a variety of reasons. E.g., on the skirting they are more likely to be damaged. Also higher up is better for access. Some modern appliances cannot be plugged in when the sockets are on the skirting, or the flex is bent back a lot. I'm moving all of mine, as...
by misterg
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Under Tub - outside all zones
Replies: 6
Views: 3638

[quote="sparx"]Hi, guess BLAKEYS working !! HI, Hi, yup if ring on rcd then just FCU suffices, but under current regs [this year anyway] must take 4mm earth from FCU to local pipes, & as most pumps are placky link across incoming to outgoing pipes, regards SPARX[/quote] Cheers Sparx Gr...
by misterg
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:34 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Old style conduit
Replies: 2
Views: 3005

Ok thanks Stephen.

Cheers

G
by misterg
Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:33 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Under Tub - outside all zones
Replies: 6
Views: 3638

[quote="Stephen the sparks"]Under the tub is actually zone 0. Must be IPX7 protection, only 12v SELV equipment is allowed that cannot be reasonably located elsewhere. No switchgear allowed in zone 0 I am afraid. Regs 601-08-01 and 601-09-01 apply[/quote] Hi I thought Zone 0 was in the tub ...
by misterg
Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:50 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Under Tub - outside all zones
Replies: 6
Views: 3638

Thanks Blakey.

If the ring main will be on the CU RCD, do I need another one, or will an FCU be sufficient?

Cheers

Mister G
by misterg
Tue Jul 24, 2007 12:39 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: WHAT TYPE OF DOWNLIGHTS TO PASS BUILDING REGS?
Replies: 2
Views: 3024

Hi

You should also bear in mind that fitting low voltage downlights is notifiable work.

Which is why I am fitting mains voltage ones.

Regards

Mister G
by misterg
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Under Tub - outside all zones
Replies: 6
Views: 3638

Under Tub - outside all zones

Hi I've had conflicting advice on what can be put in under the bathtube. The sides cannot be removed without using a tool, so my understanding is this is outside all zones. i'm lookin to get a shower pump fitted. Can a socket be put under a bath for the pump, or should it be connected to an FCU outs...
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