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by Browne
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Can I wire an extractor to the light fitting and not the light switch?
Replies: 2
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Can I wire an extractor to the light fitting and not the light switch?

I've made an ensuite, but did not consider an extractor fan at the time of making. So the light switch is in the wall - one side is tiled and the other is freshly plastered and painted. Feeding the wire down the cavity to the light switch isn't really an option due to the stud cross beams and insula...
by Browne
Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: What to do With old Earth Wires?
Replies: 2
Views: 4137

What to do With old Earth Wires?

Hello, Two questions - both about earthing wires. I'm renovating my mid-70s house, and see old earthing wires connected to bloody everything - taps, radiators, an extra one to light fittings. I'm told that these are no longer necessary, and the house only needs to be earthed in one place nowadays (m...
by Browne
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:03 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Marrying Backer Boards With Different Thicknesses
Replies: 0
Views: 2077

Marrying Backer Boards With Different Thicknesses

Hello, I'm converting a small bedroom into an en suite for the master, and have played with the stud work to make a square room. It just so happens that where I've created a new stud wall is the corner where the shower is going. I'm planning to put 12mm No More Ply onto the studs for waterproofing t...
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