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  1. S

    Is Wickes twin and earth any good or should I get Prysmian?

    It's for my house
  2. Dan

    Wickes Discounts and Deals

    Just had an email about these offers from Wickes. Not sure if they're anything you'd be interested in but thought I'd share anyway just in case. 15% off Tiles and Flooring In store and Online Up to £100 off Bosch Blue products 20% off Mixer showers and taps Up to 33% off RTF kitchens plus...
  3. K

    Wylex bargains to be had at Wickes. Whilst stocks last.

    Wylex 10 Way Flexible Hi-integrity Consumer Unit | Wickes.co.uk Wickes are currently selling off their plastic Wylex stocks, instore prices are lower than their online prices, from GBP 14.99 for a Twin RCD board (minus breakers). (An 80amp RCD in its own costs GBP 35 though!) You could buy...
  4. A

    Neue (wickes) single oven

    Hopefully someone can help with what may be a very basic question: I've just bought a new single oven from wickes to install in a new kitchen, from a brand called Neue. The oven has come without a lead/plug and from what I can tell has no small cover plate covering the electrical wiring...
  5. polo1

    Clipsal or equivalent rcbo

    Hi guys/gals, can anyone confirm what other make(s) of rcbo will fit a Clipsal split board? I've searched the forum but can't see any definitive answers - and please, no debates about mixing makes of mcb, rcbo etc, needs must. (if anyone has a 10amp Clipsal rcbo to sell, that would be even...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Fixing to a plasterboard wall?

    I have been asked to fit the following A Glimpse Mirror and shaver socket. Overall dimensions: 50cm H x 39cm D and weight is 6.2 kg's. I think it should be ok on a plasterboard wall but just wanted some opinions (with regards the weight)? I wont be able to locate it on any joists because...
  7. B

    Solar can heater help

    Hi guys, I want to build a solar pop can heater but a little electrical work is involved and I have no idea what to do so would appreciate any help you can provide. Here is my plan: To build a box around 150 - 180 x 60cm and have some way to put a computer fan in it to blow the air...
  8. O

    Wickes ~ Link a trade

    Got a call from a company today trying to sign up trades people to have their cards in "my local" store. From what I gather its about £50.00 per month for the basic package (over a year) and I'm wondering if anyone on here has tried this and could give me an idea of take up etc? They claim...
  9. S

    wickes multi-way G digital dimmer help

    I have some very old wiring and wondered if it was poss to wire this remote switch into existing ? at the moment can only get one light to work and neither dims ?
  10. F

    Domestic Cable Quality

    Hi, I'm just about to start a full re-wire of my house and looking for some decent T&E cable. Is the Turkish Altin brand, sold at Wickes, as good as any other BASEC approved cable? Thanks
  11. ebow72

    Wickes Electricity Basics Leaflet

    I came across this gem of a leaflet from Wickes, it's pre 2005, http://www.wickes.co.uk/content/ebiz/wickes/resources/images/gil/83.pdf reading their latest advice on the web, they have changed their tune from: "Contrary to popular belief carrying out a great deal of your own electrical work in...
  12. R

    Wickes flat drill bits

    Just thought I'd let everyone know that Wickes' new style flat wood drill bits (the black ones) seem to be top drawer. Forgot my DeWalt set yesterday so had to get a temporary set from wickes - cost a tenski for a set I think it was a 9, 13, 16, 19, 25, 32, and a mini tool roll to keep them in...
  13. C

    page 015 wickes catalogue 2010

    thats how you protect your cable
  14. S

    Wickes PIR floodlights

    I bought a 150w pir floodlight from wickes last weekend for a job that had to be cheap, at £19.99 I thought that will do, but the trouble I had wiring it up, I genuinely couldn't figure how to wire it up and this is supposed to be a diy unit, the biggest load of pap I've come across.....avoid at...

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