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HELP! HELP! My elderly mum lives with my brother. His garage was converted into a room for her. For over a year during heavy rain water has seeped into the dwelling. From the top left corner of window as you'll see in attached photo's. I've checked for broken tiles, gutter is clear and...
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Advice on kitchen/diner layour for sound / TV
Advice on kitchen/diner layour for sound / TV Advice on kitchen/diner layour for sound / TV Hi guys, can I get a recommendation for a suitable system for the below plan. The extention is built and is getting plastered soon so now is the time to get and wiring installed. Any suggested systems...
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Modern multi-meters, new functions etc.
Modern multi-meters, new functions etc. Modern multi-meters, new functions etc. Yet another multi-meter, wife seems to think I have not got enough? The main meters have worked well, the pen meter she got me a few weeks back, I asked her for this for Christmas I have this this one, plus...
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Outside Lighting
Outside Lighting Outside Lighting Hi I have outside lights installed with the junction box and cable connectors as shown in pictures. The spark said these are waterproof and will be fine outside. But the lights when switched on keep tripping the meter. I changed one of the cable connectors...
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First floor lighting is not working
First floor lighting is not working First floor lighting is not working there are 5 light rosses in our 3 bed house on the first floor. all stopped working; i.e. non of the light in the first floor is working. they have their own circuits with RCD protection. I initially thought thought the...
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New Roof = Major Humidity/Damp in House
New Roof = Major Humidity/Damp in House New Roof = Major Humidity/Damp in House I'm at an absolute loss and so are my roofers and even a family member who, while doesn't live in the UK, builds houses (properly) for a living in a far harsher climate... I had a new roof put on and it's caused...
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Intermediate switch
Intermediate switch Intermediate switch I’m changing my intermediate light switch and was hoping someone can help. The old switch was labelled with both L1 connections to the left (top and bottom) and both L2 connections to the right (top and bottom) these were originally wired up as shown...
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Old open fire with back boiler.
Old open fire with back boiler. Old open fire with back boiler. Hi I live in NI. I have a timber frame house which I bought 4 years ago. The old owner had a marble fireplace with an electric fire insert which I could lift out by hand. The house is oil fired central heating. I've sold the...
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Is this normal? 2 inches off wall
Is this normal? 2 inches off wall Is this normal? 2 inches off wall Hi, I am having my kitchen done, old 1900 property. I came home to discover the wall had been covered in plasterboard, losing 2 inches of the wall. I can about live with that but I have lost my window sill. Now all there is...
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Run Boiler with Magnaclean Isolated (just using Hot Water)
Run Boiler with Magnaclean Isolated (just using Hot Water) Run Boiler with Magnaclean Isolated (just using Hot Water) The Magnaclean on my boiler is leaking so I isolated it turning the two black valves to the off position. I have ordered a new seal but in the meantime is it safe to use the...
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Low PFC
Low PFC Low PFC A quick measurement using a EZ 2500 shows a PFC of 6A @ 40 Ohm. Given a 240V supply, the maths works out, but is this PFC on the low side? Not yet sure how the earth is provided, perhaps an earth rod. 40 Ohm just seems a little high to me. There is a 30mA RCD. by LeighCage...
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Is it legal to remove the bulkhead from a van?
Is it legal to remove the bulkhead from a van? Is it legal to remove the bulkhead from a van? Hi, I've just bought a car derived van, which is a car taken from the production line and instead of rear seats, has a full floor, up to the front seat, with a bulkhead. What I want to know, is it...
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October 6th, 2023
October 6th, 2023 October 6th, 2023 A day like any other. Murderous terrorists carrying on as usual. Ignored by the world. "Najlaa Dmaidi holds up a picture of her son, 19-year-old Labib Dmaidi, who was killed by Israeli settlers in Huwara, Nablus, on October 6, 2023 [Zena Al Tahhan/Al...
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October 5th, 2023
October 5th, 2023 October 5th, 2023 Anyone do anything nice? by motorbiking This has been automatically posted in the DIYNot Forum on DIY Talk. The new DIY Forum
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Replacing Gardtec 580
Replacing Gardtec 580 Replacing Gardtec 580 Moved into a house with a Gardiner alarm (580) and it is wired. I want to renew all PIR's and add one to the garage and replace the keypad , bell and control box . The wires (6 core) are marked so should be easy and I will run new cable to the garage...
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Hanging 20kg light fitting
Hanging 20kg light fitting Hanging 20kg light fitting Hello, We are about to hang a oak beam light fitting to our dining rooms The oak will be hung via a joist in the ceiling . I fear this may cause the plaster on our ceiling to crack ? We are a 1970s house in UK if that helps...
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New workers rights?
New workers rights? New workers rights? New workers rights proposed by Labour. Workers rights or shirkers rights? A bit of both I think. Going by the Pìss taking over sick leave that goes on in the small NHS hospital Mrs Mottie works at, it’s going to do no good for the NHS at all. Workers'...
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Outdoor wall lights
Outdoor wall lights Outdoor wall lights Hi all, wanting to put external wall lighting on rear and side of my house. Currently have a switched fcu for a outdoor floodlight so planning on swapping this for a alexa switch to run 3 lights on rear and 3 on side of property for trips to bin at night...
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Extractor fan / lighting circuit / mains circuit/ isolation requirements
Extractor fan / lighting circuit / mains circuit/ isolation requirements Extractor fan / lighting circuit / mains circuit/ isolation requirements Hello. I'm thinking about an extractor fan when refurbing a shower room. I won't be doing it myself but I want to understand the best way to achieve...
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Replacement for metal shed steel panel
Replacement for metal shed steel panel Replacement for metal shed steel panel I have an 8x4 Outsunny metal shed that was delivered with some incorrectly measured parts. Have received a full refund with the kit left in my possession. Basically wall panels about 3 inches wide are missing-...
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