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  1. AngelLaHash

    I need Help : Cutting 152mm Hole in to Drywall

    im not sure where to post this.. and I need help [ I posted here because i guess Heating systems may need a hole this big , and this is the only only site i've had that has been positive reaction to a problem ] my Work (who dont dam help just get "JUST GET IT DONE" ) want me to drill a 152mm...
  2. P

    Cutting back boxes in plasterboard

    I find myself in the position of having to fit a few back boxes in to plasterboard. In the past for the odd one I just used a hand plasterboard saw to cut out a hole, but I wondered if anyone here has used something like the square/rectangular cutter adaptors you get for multi-tools to do this...
  3. B

    Double Sock, One Switch Not Cutting Power Reliably

    Hello. Had an issue a few months ago with a double electrical socket. One of the switches was stiff and sticking most of the time. I contacted a local electrician to put a new faceplate on which he did. Problem is, ever since then, the righthand switch is temperamental. It clicks on and off...
  4. J

    Cutting printed pcb board

    2004 Ford Territory The stock fascia is head doing. Once all the fascia is removed in order to access the CD player behind the fascia, there is a printed pcb board that runs from above the CD player to below where the climate system controls are. Is it possible, to cut a section of wanted...
  5. C

    element on dimplex asp20 heater cutting out

    hello all! i have a dimplex aspen asp20 heater that isn't working properly! the light, flame effect, and fan all works fine, but when the element (or both elements) is turned on, it cuts out after about ten to twenty seconds, and can't be switched on again until it is powered off for ten...
  6. O

    Dewalt multitool keeps cutting out, anyone else had this?

    My 1 year old DeWalt multitool DCD355 now only works when I start it slowly and gradually increase speed, then if I touch a surface with it it will cut out. Has anyone else had problems with these? The light works fine, batteries too, it's as if the auto cutoff if the blade gets jammed...
  7. M

    Shortcut cutting a wire question

    Hi All. For a reason wich requires a long explanation I cut a bipolar wire connected to pressurizing pump with a pair of scissors. I burn the pump capacitor, I changed it and it works. But the wire supplying power doesnt supply anymore. The wire goes into the wall of and old house and I cant...
  8. A

    Triton T80 Easi-Fit Shower Cutting out with sink tap on ;-(

    Hiya, Had a Triton T80 8.5Kw shower for the last two years in upstairs bathroom connected to the mains cold supply. Its still working but cutting out and the water going cold when the upstairs bathroom sink tap is switched on. Have just bought a new Triton T80 10.5kw shower and hoping this...
  9. A

    2 way dimmer and JCC V50 cutting out

    Hi guys, just installed new JCC V50 down lights with two 2 way brushed brass dimmer switches from Knightsbridge. When I turn one of dimmers up fully it cuts the light out. And then sometimes they flicker on start up… then if I have one switch dimmed to the lowest and the other is switched to the...
  10. S

    Cutting the Earth

    Hi guy I was doing led stip lights and I cut the earth out of the cable at both the 12 volt and 230 volt side is this safe to do this
  11. D

    For Sale C.k cable cutting shears CKT3963 240mm (9inch) for sale

    Like new ck t3963 shears 240mm Cable Cutters - https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/137980-240mm-cable-cutter-aluminium-copper-plastic-sheathed got these a couple months ago and are excellent but I find them a tad big for what I need , I paid about £20-£25 ish for them, will sell for £18...
  12. T

    Huge job!!! Cutting Raised Floor

    Hello guys, I have 300 holes to be cut for floorboxes in raised floor tiles(office type) Steel cover with chipboard inside. We are used to cut the tiles with Jigsaw but after some cutting jigsaw always the cuts become at an angle and not staight.. So the question is what would be the best...
  13. J

    Cutting Christmas led lights?

    Hi there. Have a nice set of coloured LED Christmas lights and wanted to frame around the house....and the windows....but to put them around the windows I would like to not have this section with lights...was hoping to cut the lights....bring wire to the window frame and then reattach to lights...
  14. D

    I’m not convinced that this is a cable cutting tool...

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heavy-duty-cable-cutter-tool/383831628911?hash=item595e25dc6f%3Ag%3AMP8AAOSwhkdfpvBE&LH_ItemCondition=3000 ??
  15. M

    Anyone use a "Metal Circular Saw" for cutting Tray?

    I use a lot of cable tray with what i do (building posh trailers), at the moment i tend to use the workshop Band-Saw. However this is bit of a pain, as you have to do it really slowly, as the ends of the tray wobble once cut through, and if not careful it will chip the teeth of the bandsaw...
  16. R

    PV Inverter cutting off array sunny days

    Hi new member here looking for advice. I’m having a nightmare with my installer and Solis and wondering if anyone can come back with any ideas. 5kw solis hybrid inverter, 7kw BYD battery and 6.3KW 20x 315w panels on the roof (two strings). system points SSE at 45 degrees. On very sunny warm days...
  17. happysteve

    Cutting neat notches in a stainless steel cooker hood chimney

    Eh up :) Is it possible to cut a neat notch - say arch shaped, with the arch diameter about 25mm - in a stainless steel cooker hood chimney, without either making a mess of the chimney, or breaking/burning out tools, or both? Special hole saw - or maybe regular holesaw used for steel - and...
  18. T

    Nova NS2218 Hair cutting tool

    Hi, I just bought a Nova 2218 hair cutting tool from Amazon. https://shopee.com.my/NOVA-NS-2218-Rechargeable-Hair-Trimmer-Clipper-Men-Grooming-Haircut-i.8158763.5808464387 It has a charger cable with a "~110V" 2 pin plug for the mains. The device seemed very light to me, so i doubted there was...
  19. Gavin John Hyde

    Advertising and cutting back in these times

    This isn't about the pros and cons of the various job lead and advertising sites. Had an email from checkatrade saying that during April and probably future months you can either pay a reduced 50% monthly fee or become associated member which means you won't appear in general search results but...
  20. F

    Wall chaser cutting width

    Hi all! Be gentle as this is my first post on here. I am looking to buy a wall chaser but the cutting width is only 30mm max. The 25mm PVC channel I am fitting is 50mm wide, so why is this and whats the solution? Why manufacture a 30mm cutter when the common channel is 50mm wide. A keen but...
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