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  1. stummish

    Dewalt Cable Stapler... DCN701

    I have the arrow t72, pretty useful, but it can be difficult to get into some gaps.
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    Best Cordless grinders?

    I've got the dewalt brushed one, use it fairly often, but I've only used a makita one for a couple of minuets as comparison. Hardy a proper test, but I prefer ed mine. I know it's probably not the best, I got it purely because I had all dewalt kit already and got the bare unit.
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    Any loxone partners on here

    Don't get me wrong. As an entry level vera plus is great. It will teach you more about the system as you need to work a little harder to get the results you want, which gives you a deeper understanding. All devices work with vera iirc, and theres no bonus for using Fibaro device with a fibaro...
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    Any loxone partners on here

    I've used vera edge, vera plus, fibaro home center lite, fibaro home center 2 and samsung smartthings. Smartthings is easy but very basic and limited, wouldn't recommend. Vera is cheap, but it has its limits. Requires a bit more knowledge/research to get what you want happening. I used this...
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    Any loxone partners on here

    I've installed zwave systems for years now, the only problems have been 1 sticky relay out of who knows how many, and 1 unusually complicated lua script which was beyond my limited programming skill. Replaced the sticky relay in about 45mins, paid a guy to debug and fix my script, then I...
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    Brushed Steel Screwless plate - which Brand?

    I've fitted more than my fair share of flat screw less, and I prefer the schneider ultimate range over all others. 35mm back box is a must, as is a decent plasterer. They also seem to do every type accessory you could think of, which some brands don't seem to do. Never had one fail, build...
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    3 core + earth for switch drops

    I always do this too. 3rd core for a spare switch wire, neutral or permanent is useful as it is for modifications. It's almost essential for smart home tech, and hardly costs anything extra. I don't see why I'd go back to t&e for the switch drops. Even if I loop in at the switch I 3 core to...
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    gekko gripper

    The best review I saw of it was by the superrod rep in cef. On their test bed, which is a little biased to be an easy version of a real house, it basically failed every obstacle. Even the rep was embarrassed enough by then end of the demo, I felt bad for him, it made him look a fool! Stick to...
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    Plasterers it’s your job!!

    This is why I always cover my boxes with brown packaging tape at the end of 1st fix. Plaster doesn't stick to it that we'll, and they can't full the box up. Makes it easier for me to get a nice clean box, and the plasterers love it cause they can skim straight over the top of it. A lot of other...
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    Switch fed or feed to the light

    Some assembly required o_O
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    Switch fed or feed to the light

    I tend to do either, depends on the circuit routes. I prefer loop at the switch, easier to terminate, harder for the general public to zap themselves on imo. I also tend to use 3 core for switch wires, n or p live at either point for gadgets, or an extra s live for modifications/variations...
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    Reccommendation for work trousers

    Snickers rough work for me. I can't stand buying a cheap pair only for them to rip in under a year. I'll pay a bit more and get some more comfort, better designed pockets and durability. Plus you look smart in front if customers.
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    Sonos system, any infomation welcome!

    I think that's where people get home automation wrong. The point is automation, if you have to actually press something then either a) you're after a very specific outcome eg override light scene so you can find your keys, or b) something has gone wrong in the design process. If designed well...
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    Sonos system, any infomation welcome!

    @Midwest there was a time when more than 1 socket in a room was seen as pointless. Times move on, home automation is becoming a big thing now. And to op, yes, run all your data and speaker cables to a central point (often called Node 0), just make sure you fit the right gauge speaker wire.
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    Lighting controls to work with

    I'd stay clear of lightwave rf. It's only 1 way coms, so it can turn it on or off, but has no way of telling you in the app if it is currently on or off. Try fibaro zwave. Way cheaper than cre$tron or loot-yourbank-ton. It does everything the other home automation products do for a fraction of...
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    Advice on seperate things.

    Number 2 Infrared radiant heater. Heats the target not the room. Look around and you can find some that are nice. The room will be cold to a thermostat, but the infrared heats the target in line of sight. Herschell do some decent ones, but others are on the market.
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    Stair lighting solution ?

    @Doomed how did you wire the mouse into the circuit? :D You can pull the stair string off, fit the lights then refit the string. Might make it easier. They work great with 2 way pir as a night light. If you go with the led strip method I'd put the strip into an extrusion, it looks more...
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    Wago connectors, DIN rails, Wiska box

    Wiska Earth Clamp Bar for SWA Glands -...
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    Cowboy electrician

    Apparently I'm slightly racist. The name sounds too German so I don't belive you! My mistake, I'll go crawl back into my hole :( @D00DY_T00DY you've got enough from @CK Tools this month!
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    Cowboy electrician

    @telectrix how dare you! I think they have loads of room. What brand do you (and anyone for that matter) prefer?

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