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Wire suitable for multiple lights?

I have 10, 240v, 50w halogen down light which I want to wire in. I am going to wire them daisy chain method and wondere...
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posted by andy.radiocodesxxx
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by andy.radiocodesxxx

Taps

Hi In my bathroom on the sink, I have had a leak for a while. After checking it out I believe that it is because the ta...
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posted by <d>
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by <d>

setting a door height (new carpet)

Hi New carpet and door is rubbing equally across the arc. plenty of gap at top 1" (which i plan to fix later, reclaimed...
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posted by usenet
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet

tarpaulin

My next door neighbour has recently lost his roof due to fire (terraced house) how easy is it to stretch a tarp over th...
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posted by jon_h34
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by jon_h34

Door lock questions

Hi all, My back door lock &#39;died&#39; in the locked position yesterday. It&#39;s a upvc double glazed door, and the...
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posted by shazzbat
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by shazzbat

Fixing Central Heating Radiators?

Hi Everyone, I have to fit some new central heating radiators to the homestead. Easy enough job to do, done quite a few...
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posted by the_constructor
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by the_constructor

Flooring Problems

Hi, am hoping someone can help me with a flooring query. Here is my logic (or madness!!) I am in the process of updatin...
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posted by i.davis
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by i.davis

Low light security camera

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced security camera that can produce a reasonable quality picture at night under st...
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posted by power
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by power

Estimating the number of bricks required

I propose to build a small enclosure for my water supply pump in brick to keep mice out and wondered if there is a formu...
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posted by darrach
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by darrach

plasterboarding garage ceiling

As title says....currently it is open with joists at 24 inch centres.If I use mainly 8 x 4 9mm plasterboard sheets, I g...
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posted by tandrmackey
7 comments posted 20yrs posted by tandrmackey

Removing tiles from kitchen wall

Hi, I&#39;m about to rip out my kitchen, including all the ceramic tiles on the walls. Plan is to have the walls skimme...
5 comments posted 20yrs
posted by simon
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by simon

Moben Kitchens

Hi, Not sure if I have the right NG, but here goes. I am going to have a new kitchen. The last one was installed by mys...
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posted by s
12 comments posted 20yrs posted by s

shaver sockets & toothbrushes

I recently upgraded the striplight over bedroom washbasin to take an electric toothbrush 2-pin charging socket. Find th...
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posted by cojack3
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by cojack3

Simulating a sprung dance floor

Hi, I am in the process of building a dance floor. Conditions are far from ideal (non-level concrete floor in a draught...
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posted by usenet
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by usenet