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by samnunn92
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:02 pm
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: Bricking Up Fireplace but Do I Need to Prop With Acrows?
Replies: 0
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Bricking Up Fireplace but Do I Need to Prop With Acrows?

Hi all - mid way through a fireplace removal and would really appreciate some advice. I've taken the old tile/concrete fireplace out in our kitchen to reveal the cavity and what looks like a concrete flue lining. I'll try and attach some photos here: m My plan was to just brick up the cavity underne...
by samnunn92
Sat Mar 24, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Removing Old Wall Light and how to Make old Wires Safe
Replies: 3
Views: 8434

Re: Removing Old Wall Light and how to Make old Wires Safe

Thanks both for your replies - abandoned the tape altogether and instead went out and got a maintenance-free junction box to put them in. Pretty sure they weren't live after all - tested them with a meter while removing the light and no AC voltage but better safe than sorry! Safely in the box in the...
by samnunn92
Fri Mar 23, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Removing Old Wall Light and how to Make old Wires Safe
Replies: 3
Views: 8434

Removing Old Wall Light and how to Make old Wires Safe

Hi all, Sorry if this is an obvious question but I've googled a lot and still a bit confused so hoping for a bit of advice. We have just moved and are in the process of doing up the house. In the bathroom there is an old (at a guess 70's) Dimplex wall light which has had the bulb holder removed and ...
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