Replace fuse wire with a trip switch in consumer unit
(5 messages)
Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 10:19:25 GMT
I've got a consumer unit which has the old fuse wire in a block business.
I'd like to replace the fused blocks with a trip switch in their place. Is
this possible to do? If so, where can I buy them from?
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Plastic facia boards
(3 messages)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:42:38 GMT
Hi,
When fitting plastic facia boards under gutters, do you have to remove any
remaining older wood facia boards?
The wood looks quite sound but will it cause me trouble in later years?
Thanx
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Self build pricing
(2 messages)
Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:05:20 +0100
Hi,
I'm not sure if self-build is exactly the correct term; to be more
specific, I'm planning to pay someone else to build a house on a plot of
land in the country.
I have a few places in mind, and they all have planning ...
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Recess shower cubicle design help
(2 messages)
Date: 12 Aug 2005 09:04:33 -0700
Hi,
i'm looking to have two shower cubicles built in a current extension.
I want stud walls with a stone tray but with a rail for a shower
curtain rather than a glass door. How should the front be made so the
curtain ...
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fixing UPVc double glazing problems
(1 messages)
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:55:00 +0100
Hi
i have 2 windows with different problems.
they are both 50/50 with bottom opening hinged on the horizontal near where
the centre bar is.
1st gap along hinged part when closed so you can see daylight thru it.
2nd ...
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Crack -Garage floor
(3 messages)
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 20:49:25 +0000 (UTC)
When in the process of building garage it was found that the
housebuilder(Wimpey) had decided to dig a huge hole and bury a load of
rubbish just where my garage had to be.The result was that this had to be
dug out and disposed ...
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House Extension Foundations - HELP!
(1 messages)
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 11:26:05 -0500
I'm building a new extension and cannot get any information on whether or
not I should use rebar to tie the new foundation strip into the exisiting.
Also I plan to tooth in the external brickwork but use furfix on the inner ...
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Acorn Kitchen Extractor
(3 messages)
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:32:29 -0500
I wonder if anyone can help me locate the manufacturers address / Tel or web
site for a hob kitchen extractor made by Acorn. It belongs to my mother but
she lives 350 miles away and claims the instructions do not detail an ...
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Part P course
(6 messages)
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 14:40:31 +0100
Hi,
The local plumbing school is running a "Part P" course which it says is
aimed at DIYers, plumbers and other people who have cause to do bits of
domestic wiring from time to time. The implication is that with this
course ...
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Spur or end of a radial???
(5 messages)
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 13:34:46 +0100
Hi,
I want to add a new socket in a bedroom and have gone to the nearest
socket to add a spur, but the socket only has 1 cable to it. How can
I tell whether this is already a spur or the end of a radial without
lifting ...
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DIY Kitchens
(4 messages)
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 10:45:20 +0000 (UTC)
I'm looking to replace our kitchen. This isn't the first time I've fitted a
kitchen but I want to do it differently this time. I want it to be a place
where I can cook real food rather than show off to friends or keep up with
the ...
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rendering
(1 messages)
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 08:25:39 +0100
I am going to finish a repair to some brickwork in my garage with a sand and
cement render to match it to the surrounding wall.
I have finished the repaired brickwork about an inch/half inch below the
existing surround ...
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OT: Retraining & Trades?
(2 messages)
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 20:06:00 GMT
Hi,
A bit off topic, but I'm looking to retrain and get a trade. Looking at
training as an electrician or a plasterer with a view to self employment. I
have friends who are time served in both trades, and have work shadowed ...
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wooden gates - what to treat them with
(5 messages)
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:33:56 GMT
Have substantial (sawn softwood) gates that have now been up 6 months - need
treating with something. Any recommendations? Cost is not really an issue,
want something that protects the wood & will last a good while. In the
past ...
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Solid kitchen carcasses?
(2 messages)
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 17:47:40 GMT
Anyone got some tips on where to buy solid ready made kitchen unit
carcasses? I already have the doors, but the units (metric) are wrecked by
damp and decay. The web seems to have quite a choice of suppliers, but no
doubt many ...
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Flakey Paint
(2 messages)
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:26:34 +0100
30 year old paint on internal walls is flakey
I've removed all the loose bits but if I'm to paint over
I'm sure ridges would shoe through
Is it just a matter of sanding forever?
or is there another way ?
--
Vass
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Removing paint on bathroom tiles
(6 messages)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 19:19:25 +0100
Hello
My bathroom walls are tiled completely with "decorative", slightly embossed
tiles which a previous owner has painted over with what looks to be gloss
paint.
As you can probably imagine, the ones in the shower and ...
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Loss of water pressure in bathroom sink
(4 messages)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:48:45 +0100
Hi, hope someone can shed some light on this.
Just fitted a new bathroom but have noticed that the water pressure from
sink tap (mixer) is a lot lower than before.
I've also noticed the main tank in the loft seemed to ...
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Reliable and Flexible Corgi Plumber Wanted - Mid Herts
(2 messages)
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 12:58:54 GMT
I am planning on replacing my 30+ year old CH boiler with a new,
conventional flue boiler (and yes, I know about the regs changes re
condensing boilers, but I'm not about to have my whole house replumbed to
accommodate one ...
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Wher can I find?
(1 messages)
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 08:00:22 +0100
Have raised slate tiled floor, need recessed cover say 200mm x 200mm into
which I can put a piece of slate tile so cover is unobtrusive. Where can I
get one? What are they called? Build Center et al websites are grade A
pants ...
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