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The Happy Builder replied to the thread Solar inverter nuisance tripping.

@spinlondon Hot on the news this morning!

Kaboo replied to the thread Where do you get tinted sadolin superdec? is the shade as shown on website?.

So I was originally thinking of going with Sadolin Superdec, is Bedec Barn Paint better? more durable and easy to apply?

The Happy Builder replied to the thread New CU in outbuilding.

Why is it I am getting the feeling I may be the only person contributing to this discussion who has terminated a 25 mm SWA conductor...

ginger tuffs liked Rosso's post in the thread How to fit a door in an uneven door frame.

It is quicker and simpler to fit a new door lining and architrave than to bodge the existing and make it look good

TheJay liked HarryL1234's post in the thread Grout Gun.

I have the Roughneck mortar gun. Have never used it for grouting - if that’s what you mean by repointing - but it’s brilliant for mortar.

TheJay liked Truckcab79's post in the thread Grout Gun.

Yep. Only used it for mortar. Tried plasticiser, tried washing interior in neat plasticiser between loads. Just can’t get on with it.

TheJay liked HarryL1234's post in the thread Grout Gun.

I always add plasticiser, and it has always worked really well, but like I said, I’ve not tried using it with grout.

TheJay liked stuart44's post in the thread Grout Gun.

The mortar has to be mixed up well for them to work properly. Most labourers put too much water in the mix to make it workable. The...

TheJay replied to the thread Grout Gun.

Oops, I totally meant mortar rather than grout!

Potato80 liked Mark DM's post in the thread Best method of finish-sanding decorative moulding inlay.

I would say the thin fine grit sponges would get in where you need. They go to almost a cloth after a while

Alan22 replied to the thread Need a platform base for portable cabin.

If you cut a railway sleeper into 2' lengths, then chainsaw 2 of them diagonally and you have 2 pairs of wedges that you can hammer...

Alan22 liked TheJay's post in the thread Any metalworkers? What paint do you use on bare metal like mild steel?.

Not mixing, for keeping the brushes clean :-)

adgjl replied to the thread Consumer Unit change.

No, that will not work, as another electrician is unlikely to want to adopt your work such that it is covered by their liability insurance.

adgjl replied to the thread New Pull Cord filling for Bathroom.

Looking at your switches, assuming the first one is a “before” shot, this looks like a 1 way double pole switch, whereas the switch...

Chris Haynes posted a new thread.

Consumer Unit change

I need to upgrade the consumer unit in my house to accommodate additional circuits. I am a fully qualified electrician and up to date...

Forum: Electricians' Talk