Do-It-Yourself Homeowner

I'm confused, Fan wiring !

Got a 12V fan from Screwfix with the transformer. It states in the instructions to wire the fan up with 1.5mm cable fro...

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posted by the_constructor

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by the_constructor

Contiboard - cutting?

Evening all I am considering building a set of shelves within a cupboard using Contiboard (melamine coated chipboard?)...

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posted by a

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Globe shaped energy saving bulbs

Can anyone point me in the direction of globe shaped energy saving bulbs 30W (= 150W)

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posted by Stickems.

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Dishwasher and Washing Machine on same switch

Hi, Can I wire my dishwasher and washing machine to be powered off the same switch (i.e. the switch that is above the w...

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posted by toby

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Paint priming??

Have moved into a house with loads of the old imitation wood finish the stuff that looks like varnish...Do I have to sc...

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posted by ted

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Number of downlighters?

I want to replace a 100w ceiling bulb in an ensuite with 50w downlighters. Should 3 downlighters give about the same am...

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posted by donarnold

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What size hole to drill for 32mm waste ?

I am installing a new basin and need to take the waste outside (32mm) what size core drill do I need to get for this ???...

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posted by pir8j

2 comments posted 19yrs posted by pir8j

Heat resistant board?

Hi All, Can someone tell me if it's possible to buy something to protect my dining room table from the heat of a bl...

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posted by noemail

7 comments posted 19yrs posted by noemail

Anyone know anything about deeds?

Have organised for my deeds to be "loaned" to my local Natwest bank for my viewing. Basically, I am trying to find out...

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posted by asas

5 comments posted 19yrs posted by asas

Central Heating Probs

Got a midle aged gravity fed system which has become noisy in the sense of dull bangs in the primary circuit.Is this a...

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posted by at.mcneil

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Ceiling fan wiring.

Currently undertaking a bedroom make-over and my wife wanted a ceiling fan/light over the bed. I have bought a Westingh...

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posted by Uno-Hoo

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Electrics regs - attic

I am currently converting my loft. It had been done around in the early 80's. There is a lighting circuit off the u...

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posted by matthew.miller

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Expanding foam

Does anyone remember from a few years ago a man describing how he tried to fix his canoe with expanding foam? He got th...

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posted by hlmw1

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Road pricing - have your say

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/traveltax/

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posted by Stickems.

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Advice on concrete garage base plz

Hi all. Going to be laying a concrete garage base this weekend and need advice on the finishing of it. Base is 24'...

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posted by neildavidson

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