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by NigelSpink
Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose
Replies: 4
Views: 4134

Re: Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose

Thanks for the reply Eric. Good suggestions but I don't think that set up will work in my case because I'm thinking of either a traditional vintage style ceiling rose, with a long flex to meet the light, or a 'regular' rose or with a different colour cover. e.g.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Solid-Brass-C ... 3hfdEM049Q

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Plastic ... 1843824418
by NigelSpink
Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose
Replies: 4
Views: 4134

Re: Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose

Here's a pic of the wago connections...
by NigelSpink
Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose
Replies: 4
Views: 4134

Far too Many Lighting Connections at the Ceiling Rose

Hello the first ceiling rose in my house has 6 x 1.5mm twin and earth cables going into it. See pic. And it is way too busy for a single ceiling rose. I've now re-made all the connections using wago connectors (pic to follow) and I am no aiming to get them protected, into a box and into the ceiling ...
by NigelSpink
Sun Feb 21, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Closing Fireplace Gap to Meet Fireplace Insert
Replies: 0
Views: 3454

Closing Fireplace Gap to Meet Fireplace Insert

Hello The fireplace insert i have doesn't quite reach the top of the fireplace opening (see pic) can anyone offer any advice how best to close this gap so I can fit the insert to the wall with a seal of bonding plaster? This gap will be covered by the surround but feel as though this should be dealt...
by NigelSpink
Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Wood Protection for Bathroom Framework to Protect from Moisture
Replies: 2
Views: 2449

Re: Wood Protection for Bathroom Framework to Protect from Moisture

Thanks for the reply. That was my thinking too. External wood must endure more moisture so Ronseal way seems the most logical. The wood is external (treated) wood as well, so hopefully that should do the job.
by NigelSpink
Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Wood Protection for Bathroom Framework to Protect from Moisture
Replies: 2
Views: 2449

Wood Protection for Bathroom Framework to Protect from Moisture

Hello. I'm building a frame around a bath that will support T and G wood panelling. I'm wondering what the best way to treat the bare wood (if necessary?) that will comprise the frame? In house I have: Shed and roughcut Ronseal fence life wood stain (interior/exterior) Osmo oil (would rather not use...
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