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    Extractor fan install on openable window?

    Can anyone shed light on this situation. I have been asked to install an extractor fan into an openable window located in a student let. The window opens sideways. The bathroom was previously installed into the loft of a back to back property with a dormer. The bathroom was added by taking...
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    Scam warning

    Trading Standards would like to warn motorists of a roadside scam reported to Cheshire Police. Drivers have been flagged down by men from a supposedly broken down car. They have either asked the victims for cash so that they can buy fuel or pay for taxi fare. The males have also offered...
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    Re Window actuators...

    I have bought a fancy roof lantern with an opening light. Her indoors said "oh that would be so cool if it was electric"!! so now I'm stuck with a fitted roof light with the wire dangling down taunting me every day. How the hell do I wire this in? It's a 'Topp' ACK4 chain actuator. Just for the...
  4. Amp David

    MK5 Astra Van or Estate rear window security Grille

    MK5 Astra Van or Estate rear window security Grille for sale 10 quid plus delivery or pick it up from sk13 postcode. Also got a MK1 golf bonnet for sale genuine VW part if anyone has or knows anyone who likes their old skool golfs.
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    Installing a socket belowa bay window.

    Hello all, I have been asked to install a socket which would be below a bay window. There is a socket on a side wall to take a feed from but there's laminate down so under the floor isn't an option. The next (and really only other) option is to chase horizontally from that socket but as it's a...
  6. sythai

    Electric window openers....

    Evening All... New one for me. I'm in the process of wiring up a garden room that has 2 x electrically operated roof windows that also have rain sensors. Trying to get the spec off builder but a bit slow as usual, need to get all my first fix in place asap. Anyone else fitted this sort of...
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    Alarm door contact

    Hi guys and girls Have any of you got a way of fitting a door contact on a double glazed PVC door as because of the door edge shaped profile I am struggling to find a way that looks good. Thanks
  8. i=p/u

    velux window opening when heat detector goes off

    as the title says guys, have been asked if this can be done , now ihave never thought of it before , anybody give me clue how this would work and what device will be getting added to do this. i will find out soon enough but i would like to have a little info for when the time comes.. thaanks
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    Max Demand Blown Out of the Window!!

    I'm working on a house that has no gas or oil, and it would not be easy to get bottled gas to it. So here is my problem, the client wants everything electric. So in his ideal world that would be: 2 x 9.6kW Instant water heaters 1 x Reasonable electric shower, say 8.5kW 1 x electric hob 1 x...
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    Dont you just love builders

    Was carrying out an inspection recently on a property when i spotted this in the garden was being used by a plasterer whilst rendering the outside , i couldnt get round to get a decent pick so it was taken through a window but when i left there was a large sign stuck on the window , and for any...
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    pir code opinion??

    hello all, what would you code a bathroom fan that has no isolator, fed direct from light fitting? was thinking code 4 as does not comply but still can be isolated via mcb the same way you would isolate a light fitting etc. also had to issue a code 1 for a db with enough room along the...
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    Couple of Pics from my recent PIR on a takeaway

    not much but fun!
  13. Amp David

    For Sale MK5 Astra rear window grille.

    If anyone is looking for a security grille for either a MK5 Astra Estate or van then I have one for sale. Its powder coated in grey and hasn't been fitted. Was looking for 30 quid for it
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    Joining alarm cable behind plaster

    I have an new bay window and now the existing magnetic connectors for the alarm are too short to reach the window. The alarm wire needs extending but where the joint would be is going to be plastered over. Is there any acceptable way of joining the cables behind plaster without having to...
  15. J

    Bathroom fan and isolator switch

    Hi, Apologies for the repeat post but I have re-measured the bathroom/fan and it now appears to be within zone 2. I've attached a picture (2 mashed together) with measurements. The fan is mains @ 230v. We've had an extractor fan wired into our bathroom by an electrician. However he's put the...
  16. Amp David

    Vehicle Window Tinting

    Looking to get the rear windows tinted on my Astra estate as can't afford a van just yet. Can anyone recommend a good tinting compamy in the Manchester area that they have used in the past. Want it doing properly and don't want to get a shoddy job done.:eek: Thanks
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    Window PC to Virtual Machine Conversation

    Hi All ! Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion? If you have any Idea then post reply here. Thanks.
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    Fire alarm window push and pull

    Hi Has anybody come across a 24V window push and pull device, i am doing a job where one has been fitted and i need to link it to the fire alarm panel but the panel only had voltage free contacts so i purchased a 24V PSU and used the contacts to connect the phase when alarm is activated but...
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    electric window openers

    can anyone tell me how to wire electric window openers through a fire alarm? i need the windows to open when the alarm goes into fire mode! i know i need a heavy duty relay and contactor but not too sure on the wiring of them.:confused:

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