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by Buildin
Tue Apr 10, 2018 4:38 pm
Forum: Appliances in the Home Forum
Topic: Belling 100DF Countrychef Double Oven not Working
Replies: 2
Views: 5947

Re: Belling 100DF Countrychef Double Oven not Working

I'm sure you've checked this but its not the timer switch is it?
Sometimes if kids play with the buttons it can happen. Happened to me before.
You can normally reset them by pushing two of the buttons at the same time. I'm sure you've checked it but just in case. If not I cant help sorry
by Buildin
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:32 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV
Replies: 4
Views: 3086

Re: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV

Ahh I think its a safe plate

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/Constr ... ate/p20903

Let me know,I've never come across them before myself. If it is you're right to stop. Can You place it a bit higher/lower?
by Buildin
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV
Replies: 4
Views: 3086

Re: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV

Or galvanized steel channel protecting cabling maybe?

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tower-galvan ... 7QodAU8KNg

Does it go the whole length of the stud?
by Buildin
Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV
Replies: 4
Views: 3086

Re: Issues Drilling into the Living Room Wall to Hang TV

Are you sure they are not metal studs?

https://www.buildingmaterials.co.uk/metal-stud.html
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:58 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Lining Up Drilling Holes In Wall For Heavy Duty Shelving Brackets
Replies: 1
Views: 2410

Re: Lining Up Drilling Holes In Wall For Heavy Duty Shelving Brackets

Place one bracket first. Offer it up and mark the wall. Drill the first hole dead centre with the smallest masonry bit you have working up to 10mm over 3 or 4 bits slow and steady wins the race. A second pair of hands will certainly help but isn't needed. Once you have one bracket up place the next ...
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Best Fixings for Fixing Heavy Bedroom Wall Cupboards to Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 4438

Re: Best Fixings for Fixing Heavy Bedroom Wall Cupboards to Wall

You cant put a price on piece of mind and if you're that worried get a handy person in. If you do want to take it on there is a few things to think about. How thick is the solid back and what material is it made of. Thicker the better You have the best fixing possible in brick/concrete so you're ont...
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: What Fixings Should I use for a Very Large Mirror onto a Brick Wall?
Replies: 2
Views: 6827

Re: What Fixings Should I use for a Very Large Mirror onto a Brick Wall?

Raw plugs and screws. They have weight ratings on them. A tip would be drill the hole .5 smaller than the packaging suggests but always start very small. To drill one hole I'll use 3 drill bits smallest working up to the required size(or .5 smaller). If you try to start with your final size you'll f...
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing Blind into Plasterboard but it Won't Stay
Replies: 2
Views: 4778

Re: Fixing Blind into Plasterboard but it Won't Stay

Yeah Tim is right. Its because of dynamic load when you're operating the blinds. The other problem you may now face is you've Swiss cheesed the plasterboard weakening it. Chances are you'll want the fixings in the same place as the ones that have pulled out. Use the fixing Tim suggests and you shoul...
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Fixing 50" TV to Plasterboard Wall Safely
Replies: 1
Views: 2332

Re: Fixing 50" TV to Plasterboard Wall Safely

225 KG...!
That's 35 stone. If you can lift the TV you'll be more than covered.
One would do it although I wouldn't recommend that. It'll be fine even if its on a movable bracket unless you're hanging a LED video wall
Go for it
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Hanging a Very Heavy Oak Mirror on Plasterboard Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 17678

Re: Hanging a Very Heavy Oak Mirror on Plasterboard Wall

First weigh the mirror. Weigh yourself then weigh yourself holding the mirror and then subtract your weight. The plasterboard fixings are very strong and will say what weight they can hold on the packet. I use them to hang heavy stuff all the time. A mirror is great as the load is pulling straight d...
by Buildin
Fri Mar 16, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: Fixing to Walls Issues and Problems Forum
Topic: Projector Installation Advise and What Best Screws are to Attach Shelf to Wall
Replies: 1
Views: 2120

Re: Projector Installation Advise and What Best Screws are to Attach Shelf to Wall

It will depend on what the walls is made of. If its brick you'll need raw plugs that are rated to the weight of the projector plus the weight of the shelf and anything else you wish to put on that shelf, I'd also add a contingency. Try to place the load on the shelf as near to the wall as possible t...
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