Recent content by Bluenose1940

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    Fitting new downlights

    Perfick! Thank you, I will be ordering some tomorrow, seems to be spot on for the job. Thank you for your help, very much appreciated.
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    Fitting new downlights

    Thanks for the input chaps, I have done what dustydazzler does and I've chipped away at the Celotex and cleared it away ( a right bl***y mess it caused!) anyway it's all fine now. No problems with the rating re the insulation Cagethebird. Does anyone know if it's possible to purchase some sort...
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    Fitting new downlights

    Hello folks, Just looking for a little guidance please. I am sure that this is something that many of you have come across before. I am replacing the four existing downlights in the upstairs bedroom of our bungalow and am fitting Loceco LED units. I have run into a problem inasmuch that...
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    Checking a Gtech Battery

    Hello folks, I am trying to help a friend at the moment. My question is, is it possible to check the battery that powers a Gtech vaccuum cleaner. I have a multimeter but I wouldn't know where to start to carry out a test. I have plugged it in and had it on charge for many hours without any...
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    A little wiring help please.

    Thank you for this comprehensive response Lucien, much appreciated. The identification number of the cable is most helpful. I'll get on with the job now. Thanks again.
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    A little wiring help please.

    Thanks for your input Pete999 but I already have the socket end (quite a few of 'em in fact) I just need to know what size cable is required to comply and be safe.
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    A little wiring help please.

    Hell folks, I need to make up a 4 metre extension lead to take a TV and a DVD player. Can someone please advise as to what size twin and earth cable will be suitable for this. Many thanks.
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    Bluetooth transmitter

    Yes that might help DefyG, will give it a bit more thought. Just wondering if anyone has been down this route to solve a Bluetooth problem? How to Connect Wireless Headphones to Samsung TV? (techheadphones.com) If you're interested you will have to scroll about 2/3rds down the article to...
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    LED Alternative

    Thank you DPG. I had Daylight in mind as being the sort of thing that would help. I will do a bit of mooching around. If I can source the right LED replacement bulb, I would prefer to do that rather than replace the whole light fitting as I do rather like it. Thanks again.
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    Bluetooth transmitter

    One of my Christmas prezzies was a set of Bose Soundlink headphones that can be used wired or wireless. I have paired them with my old Panasonic TV and they are working perfectly. I would like to use them with the TV in the bedroom which is a Samsung UE32T5300 and which doesn't have Bluetooth...
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    LED Alternative

    Hello folks, I have a flexible light next to my armchair which I need to use when reading anything. I suffer from Age Related Macular Degeneration and I am hoping that I may be able to improve the quality of light from this unit. The light is currently fitted with a Dimmable G9 40W Bulb and I...
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    UK Earthing problem

    The fault was in an original socket, i.e. one that was installed when the property was built. I do have a certificate for all of the work that was done when the extension was added.
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    UK Earthing problem

    Right then folks, the electrician has just been and after a process of 'Track and Trace'(;)) they found that the earth wire had been cut in one of the original sockets. Fortunately there was sufficient cable accessible to enable him to strip back and fit a WAGO and all is now fine. Thanks again...
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    UK Earthing problem

    Thank you for your input chaps, very much appreciated. I have an electrician coming on Monday to do the necessary. Hopefully I won't end up with a big bill but, better safe than sorry as they say. Thanks again.
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    UK Earthing problem

    Hello folks, I have been using a BUZZIT socket Tester around my house today and, I have found that I am getting a fault reading of 'no earth' from it. I have had an extension built a few years ago and a new ring main was installed for that. When I did the check on those sockets they were all...

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