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Insulation options for a suspended timber floor on the first floor.   (7 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 23:25:05 +0100
Hi, I have a question about installing insulation between floor joists. I have the floorboards up in a 3m by 3m first floor room with a suspended timber floor. While I have the opportunity, what are the recommended options ...

110 volt   (21 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:51:38 GMT
Hi All Somebody mentioned on the NG recently that the 110 volt safety(?) regulations re power tools were being changed by the EEC? Anyone got any details? Selling pressure washers to the hire trade all day long, I'd ...

Connecting WC Pan directly to branch connection   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 20:39:11 GMT
I'm installing a Ideal Standard 'Space' back-to-wall' wc. A high level concealed cistern sits within a boxed-out wall, which will also contain a stub stack, directly behind the wc. If I measure everything correctly: height ...

Outside PIR Lights   (27 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 19:49:14 GMT
This site has some good information and a super working example about dazzle. http://www.star.le.ac.uk/~dbl/cfds/floodlights.html?0O Soon be time for dark evenings and the paper delivery boy will be causing the houses ...

type of shower   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 09:07:16 +0100
Hi All Im trying to pick a shower to replace existing shower. I can have an electric one but would prefer a mixer thermostatic type, maybe a bar mixer or a panel type. Two problems - the wall is internal and one block ...

Neater End Feed Soldered Joints - How ?   (11 messages)   Date: 1 Sep 2005 10:59:04 -0700
Having mastered being able to produce reliable end feed soldered joints I want to try and get them looking neater. What I am finding is that when I am soldering 'uphill' (e.g. the lower joint in a straight connector on a ...

Sanding floorboards - Drum Sander and or Edge Sander   (2 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17:49:44 GMT
I am after a bit of advice. I have the floorboards in one room to sand down before varnishing. The room is about 4m square. I was going to hire a Drum Sander but I have heard some bad stories aboout using one. I was going to ...

Sanding floorboards - Drum Sander and or Edge Sander   (11 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17:49:36 GMT
I am after a bit of advice. I have the floorboards in one room to sand down before varnishing. The room is about 4m square. I was going to hire a Drum Sander but I have heard some bad stories aboout using one. I was going to ...

Source for flexible cooker cable?   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 17:38:29 GMT
Can anyone suggest an online source (or a retail outlet in the Manchester area) who can supply just 2 metres of 3x4mm flexible cable (H05RR-F or similar) to connect my cooker to the switch unit. The existing cable is becoming ...

Small Bandsaw   (4 messages)   Date: 1 Sep 2005 09:59:30 -0700
I am looking for a small bench top or free standing bandsaw, it will mainly be used for cutting bone for jewellery making. It will not be subject to heavy or prolonged use. Can anyone recomend a make and or model that may be ...

Primary or System?   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 16:44:00 GMT
Hi. I have decided against buying a combi boiler. But what is the difference between a system boiler and a primary boiler? Thanks. ...

finding a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:26:50 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,find the live no problem but alot of installations ...

to find a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:37:44 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,plus nearly always only 3 core has been installed ...

sorry   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:47:01 +0100
so sorry i posted more than one thread it took a long time to go on and didnt think it had gone through all the best gary -- heating tech ...

find a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:38:36 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,plus nearly always only 3 core has been installed ...

how to find a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:34:40 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,plus nearly always only 3 core has been installed ...

to find a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:45:03 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,plus nearly always only 3 core has been installed ...

finding a neutral   (1 messages)   Date: Mon, 29 Aug 2005 01:32:52 +0100
hiya everyone could someone out their help me please,when i install a boiler etc and a new room thermostat is to be fitted it can be very confusing as to what wires are what,plus nearly always only 3 core has been installed ...

Sticky ignition key on car - Fiat Bravo/Brava   (3 messages)   Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 14:17:44 GMT
Hi, I have a 1998 1.6 petrol Fiat Brava (the Four door one - or is it a Bravo? Never can remember which it is :-)) and a couple of times in recent months I have had trouble turning the key in the ignition. The key appears ...

Swapping light switches   (4 messages)   Date: 1 Sep 2005 07:14:08 -0700
Greetings all I've had some doors rehung indoors and need to move the light switches as they are now hidden when the door opens. I have access to the cabling in the loft but is this something that a DIYer can do or do the ...