I'm considering a Solar PV system on a property in an exposed location in the Pennines. We've had regular instances of tiles being lifted and displaced on our (concrete tile) roof by the winds we get here so a critical part of the installation is ensuring the panels dont get twisted, or ripped...
Doing a rewire at the moment on a total refurb in stone cottage. Internal walls have been taken back to the stone and are to be lime plastered. Looking for any tips on how to mount steel knockout boxes to very unenven stone that will then be plastered in. Drilling and screwing is a pain as its...
I quoted and got a job to put solar pv and thermal on a (demolish and) new build with straightforward interlocking concrete tiles. However I have had an email mentioning in passing that they have changed to Marley Duo Edgemere interlocking slates! I have used Schuco anchors to date on other...
I have a problem with my outside lights ,can you sort it out she said.
Oh found this,well it least it had an RCD on the outside lights,someones interpretation.
Switch porch lights on from inside house and this controls all outside lighting,CU burried in fully fitted oak kitchen no access...
Roger
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We have an installation to install on a flat roof constructed of Stramit Board. This is basicly Straw board with a thin layer of concreate on top then covered in the felt and tar.
This boarding is approx 250mm thick so coach screws through to the wooden joists are out of the question, i was...
matt moore
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I intend replacing a pendant light fitting with a new light and fan unit (heavy weight), however the screws of the pendant were only fixed into plasterboard and not into the joist because the wiring exited the plasterboard in between the two joists.
The plasterboard is not going to support the...
bontjack
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heavy
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Hey guys, I need some help on a minor problem.
Basically, I need to fix a pull cord switch in my bathroom, I has been pulled off the ceiling. I tried fixing it back with plasterboard fixings but the ceiling just crumbles away, what can I use to fix it back to the ceiling?
I'm sharing with 2 of...
So I am building a log cabin at the bottom of the garden and I have a spare breaker in the consumer unit under the stairs. I have worked out my voltage drop to my cabin and I'm going to run a 10mm SWA cable to a 30mA RCD builders supply with 32a and 6a breakers for power and light. Money is...
Poshspice1986
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Will be fixing a lv tension light system in our kitchen.
Never fitted one before and not sure about fixing type.
Can the stand offs/tensioners be fitted to plasterboard only with proper fixings or are noggins above the board needed?
Penance
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We have not had any commercial projects yet but I have been asked by a family member about the fixing strategy to a modern commercial roof because they are considering it.
The key thing is it is a big roof and the steels are 6m apart, what is the method for coping with this?
confounded
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Hi - just looking for some advice please - Been asked to quote PV on a commercial building, ive not much experiance of commercial roofs - they told me the roof is made from "big 6" sheets, the wavey fibre glass product - its not asbestos as this is a new roof and the client confirmed this also...
Been on a nightmare of a job today where every hole I drilled for backboxes etc just opened up too much to hold plug firmly. Back there Monday so have just had a look online at the Fischer Polyester Styrine free resin. The tube, 10 spare nozzels (it dries quickly) and the pump for cleaning out...
Putting up a consevatory cieling fan tomorrow.... not done one of these before!!
Found a what looks like a a nice secure point in middle of roof area where all roof supports go back to... there is a a metal (not sure what type) angle piece and I'm going to make up a bracket and somehow fix to...
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Would like some advice on a Drill/Driver for 1st & 2nd fixing...had 2 days of constant socket & switch plate fixing. Have the sensations of RSI...Certainly don't require an Impact Driver (yet) but something that's light, not bulky but could be versatile.
Cheers
Hi People, what are the best methods to adopt to mark out fixing for long conduit runs both vertically and horizontally, is it justa case of using a spirit level, plumb line and chalk line
Thanks.
reedsinthewater
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Is it a regulation to run a fly lead from the back box to the socket/switch. My point is, what if you had a metal 1 gang switch and you terminated your earth into the earth connection on the switch. I understand that when it's screwed back it would make contact with the metal back via the secure...
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