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  1. S

    4A fuse - how common are they ?

    Was looking at the manual for a Keston boiler and it specifies that the supply must be via a 4A fuse (P30). It strikes me as a rather odd instruction given it's not a standard BS1362 size and that's by far the most likely means of protection it would be connected to. Presumably if you used a 5A...
  2. E

    Ramp up AND ramp down LED driver... do they exist?

    Before I build this thing from scratch, I just want to see if anyone has come across a pre-existing LED driver that does this... Myself and some neighbours want to install LED strip lighting around our driveways, triggered via PIRs. Tried a strip my work had spare and it looked great. But, we...
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    How can they justify the increase in your electricity bill !?

    Just had a email from E-on to say my yearly bill is going up £81 from £103 - £184. Now this has got me wondering how they can justify this --- Firstly it is for a spare feeder pillar in a field that uses 0 kWh per year , so the increase from 19p to 29p per kWh should not effect the end bill...
  4. S

    Flexi-hoses - do different qualities exist or are they all pretty much the same?

    Hi all I'm after some recommendations for high quality manufactured flexi-hoses. There are a number of flexi-hoses used in my house and I suspect that they are all over 10 years old, so would like to replace them as a pre-emptive measure before they pop (all on mains pressure). Unfortunately...
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    Checkout TISE in Vegas if you're American or near there when it's on. They apparently have "case studies from successfu...: Tilers Community

    Checkout TISE in Vegas if you're American or near there when it's on. They apparently have "case studies from successfu... Tilers Talk BB Checkout TISE in Vegas if you're American or near there when it's on. They apparently have "case studies from successful tile installs." Not sure what that...
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    If they had an orange one. Boooo🖊️😍 Put your logo on one of the most popular pens! 🟢 Laser engraving for your logo an...: Tilers Community

    If they had an orange one. Boooo🖊️😍 Put your logo on one of the most popular pens! 🟢 Laser engraving for your logo an... Tilers Talk BB If they had an orange one. Boooo 🖊️😍 Put your logo on one of the most popular pens! 🟢 Laser engraving for your logo and text 🟢 Sleek... Read more The rest of...
  7. Lou

    Ramp up AND ramp down LED driver... do they exist? Electrical Advice

    Ramp up AND ramp down LED driver... do they exist? Discussion ThreadRamp up AND ramp down LED driver... do they exist? Electrical Advice Before I build this thing from scratch, I just want to see if anyone has come across a pre-existing LED driver that does this... Myself and some neighbours...
  8. Lou

    Napit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? Electrical Advice

    Napit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? Discussion ThreadNapit.. Do you still choose the job, or do they? Electrical Advice On the Napit certification page there is a little tick box, saying something along the lines of ' I consent to this job being used for my assessment '. Does this...
  9. Lou

    How can they justify the increase in your electricity bill !? Electrical Advice

    How can they justify the increase in your electricity bill !? Discussion ThreadHow can they justify the increase in your electricity bill !? Electrical Advice Just had a email from E-on to say my yearly bill is going up £81 from £103 - £184. Now this has got me wondering how they can justify...
  10. Lou

    Why aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's Electrical Advice

    Why aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's Discussion ThreadWhy aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's Electrical Advice I understand that the IET say AFDD's 'must be considered' for hotels, however in HMO's, High Risk Residential Buildings, Student...
  11. Lou

    W2D5…. And they said it couldn’t be done Electrical Advice

    W2D5…. And they said it couldn’t be done Discussion ThreadW2D5…. And they said it couldn’t be done Electrical Advice I did it….. 4 times, I did it!! They said it couldn’t be done…. But I’ve proved them wrong. I’ve actually managed to drill perfectly round holes in lath and plaster ceiling...
  12. Lou

    4A fuse - how common are they ? Electrical Advice

    4A fuse - how common are they ? Discussion Thread4A fuse - how common are they ? Electrical Advice Was looking at the manual for a Keston boiler and it specifies that the supply must be via a 4A fuse (P30). It strikes me as a rather odd instruction given it's not a standard BS1362 size and...
  13. Lou

    They made me do it! Electrical Advice

    They made me do it! Discussion ThreadThey made me do it! Electrical Advice They made me do it! They made me do it! for the original thread on Electricians Forums
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    What have they used instead of grout?

    Has anyone seen this before? It's not grout between these tiles, looks like tile adhesive or some kind of cement. I want to clean it up to look nicer, because at the moment it just looks like really dirty grout. Any suggestions on how I can make this look nice? I have tried grinding a bit out...
  15. M

    peel n stick tiles are they popular and in much demand ?>

    Hi guys I d like to ask you who live in US, is there any trend now in buying and installing peel and stick tiles? it seems like that is very popular. I am located in Poland so would like to know what is in fasion in US. Thanks. Pete
  16. AntonioAcunaR

    How to revive these terracota tiles (and are they sealed?)

    I have just moved into a 1950s build (1930s design) block of flats. All windows have a tile windowsill, original feature as all hundred odd flats have it. With time, they have suffered a bit, and I want to revive them colour wise, and refresh the grouting (even if it is with a grouting pen) I...
  17. S

    Brick Slip Cladding - Can they be painted?

    Hello fellow tilers, I have a property that has a brick slip cladding by Wetherby - 7mm & 9mm Brick Slips - Wetherby Building Systems Ltd - https://www.wbs-ltd.co.uk/systems-solutions/system-finishes/7mm-9mm-brick-slips/ - in Teracotta Smooth on the outside of the property. Does anyone know if...
  18. T

    Faulty tiles Hollywood Gloss

    Spanish Hollywood Gloss porcelain tiles are absorbing water on all four edges In shower. No code on side of tiles which they should have (same tiles from another store all have codes on). Perhaps these tiles missed a finishing process in factory of sealing and code being put on sides? (Were...
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    Will they sheen up?

    Hi all, hope you are all well. After 7 months, we have actually found tiles of the same batch that the tilers ran out of last December when tiling our live/eat/kitchen area. Obviously they are a colour match, but we were quite surprised to see the original ones have much more of a sheen than...
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    Marmox Boards 12.5mm.... are they any good for Tiling onto floor boards?

    Marmox Boards 12.5mm.... are they any good for Tiling onto floor boards? I normally use hardie backer board. I have wooden floor boards to tile over but wanted to shore them up first using a backer board and overlaying with a de-coupling Matt. Would this be good or has anyone had problems with...

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