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by Phil Russell
Sun Dec 02, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: blue liquid in light switch
Replies: 5
Views: 8446

Thanks for the suggestions. To answer some questions: the house was built in mid 60's. Lighting able is 3 strand black sheath, 3 strand red sheath, solid bare earth. Switch is clearly single pole with red connector in and black out. location is downstairs toilet with vertical water pipes not too far...
by Phil Russell
Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:12 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: blue liquid in light switch
Replies: 5
Views: 8446

blue liquid in light switch

A light switch was crackling so I removed it to replace it. There was a quantity of blue sticky liquid on the wires, some had run down onto the switch N (out) terminal and effectively gummed the wire retaining screw. Wire insulation looked Ok in the pattress but the liquid is obviously coming from s...
by Phil Russell
Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:28 pm
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: widening foundations
Replies: 1
Views: 7530

widening foundations

The builders of our conservatory are not doing a good job and we have suspended work. One of the issues is that due to an error in placing the foundations, the walls are being built right on the edge. I will not accept this. Is it acceptable practice to dig another trench alongside the foundations a...
by Phil Russell
Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: Groundwork and Foundations Forum
Topic: Placement of walls on foundations again.
Replies: 1
Views: 5034

Placement of walls on foundations again.

This is my first post and being made as my wife and I have concern over the base walls being built for our conservatory. The foundations are concrete, 1m deep. Unfortunately there was no setting out point provided by the surveyor (we are purchasing from a major conservatory supplier who will be name...
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