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Doing an EICR in a property where the cables inside the CU are pulled tight to reach their terminals - looks like someone couldn't be bothered to lengthen them in any way when replacing the CU so configured the the new board so they'd reach. They do reach but are quite taught. Everywhere else...

During a board swap and test this week I came across some lighting cable I've not seen before. The house (in the midlands) was built around 30 years ago and all other circuits are wired in twin and earth. The two lighting circuits however were wired with two separate cables, the first having a...

Taken from a kitchen rip out yesterday

Just had a phone call from an unknown (to me) number from miles away, don't usually answer them but did this time "Hi, this is Max from NAPIT. Have you provisions in place for the engagement of the 18th edition, and if not what are you going to do about it?" My hackles, straight up. Max got a...

Anyone found a good source of decent 18v tool batteries? Theres hundreds of folk punting them out on ebay but cynical old me thinks they may not be the genuine article and they will wind their way to the bin in fairly quick time

My RJ45 crimp tool has had its day, it was ok once but no more, need to buy another. Anyone able to recommend a decent one that isn't gonna break the bank?

As title really, got a job coming up that I'm gonna need a bending frame for (25mm ) so looking to see if anyone out there is looking to part with one. Stocks and dies too if so inclined. One never knows ones luck does one? Thanks in advance  Im so glad Canoeboy don't come on this forum...

Anyone got a Mem Delta grid slider dimmer in the back of their van they're not using?  Bit of a long shot but you never know

Denman's have a monthly 'sale day' , well my local one does anyway, I get an email every month showing me what's on offer. There's usually some fairly cheap cable, and a few other bits and bobs.... :blink: BUT...... :o I've been suspicious for a long time that the goods being offered are...

Found after moving a panel that'd been sat in place for 40 odd years or so (well, I didn't move it, Canoeboy bullied three other blokes into moving it) Maybe uninteresting to some

Has anyone used the Thomas Higgins Partnership debt recovery/law firm to chase up bad debts? - https://www.thomashiggins.com/ They seem remarkably cheap, just wondering if there's a catch somewhere that I haven't spotted yet?

Lidl are selling the splendid Parkside Multi tools for £29.99 again as of Feb 8th I bought one 18 months ago, still going strong. Why spend a million quid on a Vain....sorry, Fein Most blades work on them too http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=758&ar=6

http://newsthump.com/2016/01/19/newcastle-population-facing-deportation-after-failing-to-learn-english/ :slap

Theres something unusual about this plugtop fuse, I cant quite put my finger on it well apart from the fact that its not in its intended environment. Hang on, ive shown you the wrong side

My vans gone bang. Big time. Garage reckon its terminal, not worth chucking the money at it to sort it. Send it to the great scrapyard in the sky. B*ll*cks, I really could do without this :( So ive got to sort summat out. Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of leasing?

In the news today - All newly minted Euro notes are to be printed on Greece proof paper