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by Mr Len
Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Motion Sensor Switch Doesn’t Require an Earth but the Light Unit Does???
Replies: 2
Views: 7330

Motion Sensor Switch Doesn’t Require an Earth but the Light Unit Does???

Hi all, So I’ve replaced a standard light switch and pendant bulb to have a motion sensitive switch powering a new spotlight. Wiring it all was straight forwards, following the wiring diagram on the motion sensitive switch I supplied it with a neutral and a live as directed. No need for an earth her...
by Mr Len
Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Is This Plaster Causing my Damp Issues Either Side of Bricked up Doorway
Replies: 2
Views: 2574

Re: Is This Plaster Causing my Damp Issues Either Side of Bricked up Doorway

Thanks a lot for your help welsh brickie!!

I've smashed a fair amount from the bottom now..maybe too much but it was coming off in bigger chunks after a while.

I've added a new pic...job well done?

http://s58.photobucket.com/user/Mrlen/m ... sort=3&o=0

Thanks again
by Mr Len
Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Is This Plaster Causing my Damp Issues Either Side of Bricked up Doorway
Replies: 2
Views: 2574

Is This Plaster Causing my Damp Issues Either Side of Bricked up Doorway

Hi all, Ive tried to update pictures to show this but I clearly have damp running either side of a bricked up doorway. I'm new to plastering, not sure what type of plaster has been used, any ideas? It's a 1930's house, semi detached and this is a wall in our hallway between the hall and living room....
by Mr Len
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:29 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp Ground Under Floorboards Causing Damp on Interior Walls?
Replies: 4
Views: 7527

Re: Damp Ground Under Floorboards Causing Damp on Interior Walls?

Hi, i have an almost identical issue. Internal walls with damp showing at a consistent level.

Pictures uploaded here

http://s58.photobucket.com/user/Mrlen/l ... %20Uploads

Any hints or tips are hugely appreciated!!

All external walls are fine as is the area under the boards away from walls.

What do i need to do to get rid?

Cheers
by Mr Len
Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection
Replies: 3
Views: 3264

Re: Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection

http://s58.photobucket.com/user/Mrlen/l ... %20Uploads

Link to latest pics

Thanks
by Mr Len
Sun Jul 17, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection
Replies: 3
Views: 3264

Re: Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection

Thanks for your help!! I have stripped a bit of plaster and the brick under looks to be dry? Plaster was damp and crumbled very very easily. Pics have been added to the photobucket album... Im not aware of any pipes running under this part of the house, we are a way from the water supply and waste w...
by Mr Len
Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:20 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection
Replies: 3
Views: 3264

Internal walls and rising damp advice needed for dpc injection

Hi, hope you can help... Been in our house for a few months now and slowly tackling the issues we knew were to be sorted when we purchased. FUN!!! Next on the list is what appears to be two walls of damp both on internal walls. Pictures on the link below of an internal wall between our hall and livi...
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