Pull Cord Light Switch Question
Electrical
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Pull Cord Light Switches.... Can any fitters with fitting experience please tell me if someone is playing a cruel joke on me?? I have a downstairs bathroom. It has a pull cord light switch. Up until yesterday evening, ie Thursday 10th September 2020 it had a clear tactile click when …
How to wire new floodlight so it works with the light switch?
Electrical
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Hi all, So, there used to be a PIR floodlight in our garden. I’m in the process of changing it to a “regular” switched floodlight. There is a switch in our dining room which turned the old PIR floodlight on/off. Coming out of the house, the existing cable has earth …
Does mains need to be turned off when disconnecting washing machine?
Plumbing
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Hi, does the mains water supply need to be turned off when disconnecting a washing machine with one cold water inlet pipe or is switching the cold water inlet supply valve off enough. I cannot find my mains water tap, it's not under the sink and boiler has 3 taps …
Prep for painting wood work?
Painting & Decorating
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I have previously painted satinwood doors and frames, what preparation is required to over paint with eggshell, if any ? Thank you.
Which underlay for sheet vinyl going over tiles?
Carpets, Lino & Flooring
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I want to lay sheet vinyl over tile. I don’t want the tile grouting to show through so I need some underlay. Which is best?
Turning off tap using screw under sink?
Plumbing
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Hi there, im just wondering is it OK to turn the hot water kitchen tap off by the shut off screw/valve under the sink for a couple of days ?
Cost of retro-fitting electric garage door?
Building
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Currently garage door is an "up and over". Could you give me an approx cost for fitting an electric door with a "clicker"?
extractor fan in bathroom downstairs with no window
Bathroom Fitting
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Can anyone tell me the best extractor fan to buy for a downstairs bathroom with no window. The bathroom is off the kitchen / dining area. The fan at present is leaving dirty water marks down the wall as its only extracting into a kitchen cupboard. Would we be better …
Electrican let me down,do I still have to pay call out fee?
Electrical
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This morning I booked a electrican to fix a ceiling light for me.I booked him for 4pm,I booked this time because I had to leave home at 6pm so I thought Id have plenty of time. They didnt arrive at 4pm but at 5pm they rang me to say they …
Cost of plastering in Milton Keynes
Plastering & Rendering
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I just wondered what price to expect for plastering a staircase/ hall/ landing in Milton Keynes area would be please?