Home DIY

Nah I’m ok with that, it matches the bottom.

Whoops sorry, read sequential, didn’t see you were replying to a few comments back.

So cut the top off, tidy up the edges, then squirrel on top?

Pineapple, pls

I cba to get into it, but is there such a thing as a fused spur that fits in a double/2 gang box? Like a fused spur with an adjacent blanking plate.

I'm aware you can get twin single back boxes that are 24mm wider than regular ones.

I can't believe that there isn't something, but I'm really struggling to find anything.

You could build something close with grid switches, eg https://www.toolstation.com/mk-grid-plus-accessory-module/p97966

Add a switch if you need one and blank everything else off. Or maybe a cord outlet https://www.toolstation.com/mk-grid-plus-accessory-module/p27122

Might need a deepish backbox. Apparently grid switches might be shallower.

Do those then fit into something like this?

Yes. You will also need a frame.

It's annoying that cooker switches don't seem to come with removable fuses. Then it could be converted down to 13a....although I guess that's why they don't.

From a quick scan they also look chunky so probably need deeper boxes.

MK do this which is a 3 gang version of that: https://www.screwfix.com/p/mk-logic-plus-13a-3-gang-dp-switched-plug-socket-white/17315

Or it looks like you can get single socket RCDs which fit on a 2-gang box: https://www.tradesparky.com/wiring-accessories/moulded/socket-outlets/mk-k6300whi-socket-1g-rcd-active13a30ma

As found on https://mkelectric.presti.media/uk/#page/36-37

Also, look at this bad boy: https://www.edwardes.co.uk/products/mk-k2740whi-4-gang-combination-plate-tv-fm-dab-sat-x-2-tv-bt-4-x-euro-

£90 for the back box!! https://www.edwardes.co.uk/products/mk-854zic-4-gang-47mm-flush-box-for-k2740whi-combination-plate

Suggestions needed;
We have an excess panel in our old gable end to get to a storage area. When we moved in there was an old wardrobe covering it up and that was it. I screwed a bit of 4mm MDF over it and called it done. 4 years on and the panel being taken on and off about 3,000,000 times for many reasons and it’s getting a bit tired tbh.
So the plan is to panel the whole wall and have a lift out section to the access hole.
I’m thinking 9mm MDF for the battens glued to the plasterboard wall. And a piece of 4mm MDF as a lift out panel.
Now the question is how to invisibly mount that bit? I’ve come up with a million and one ideas, but none of them really work for me. Oh it’s got to be simple, as it’s not just me that need to get in there sometimes. I don’t want to have to explain over the phone to a plumber how to get in for example.
Cheers ta.
I won’t be getting it from mycut, but they do have a cool doda on their site that gives you a cutting list and spacing diagram :)

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Magnets

If you’re going for panelling like that, I’d be thinking of a discreet door, with a small decorative brass handle. It could be a feature?

That’s moved up my list now. Ta

I’m pretty sure I t can’t be a door without it being a fire door according to building regs, but a hatch is fine. Go figure. It’s also behind the headboard so want it hidden really.

When you think about it it's because you can fit a socket and use a 13amp plug to do the same thing.

These button panel clips work very well. They can be quite tight when new though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Button-Fix-Bracket-Marker-Connecting/dp/B07DRTDC1Z/ref=asc_df_B07DRTDC1Z/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=278688387021&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7546422747536222463&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-468130172859&psc=1

Where's good for bedroom carpets? Is there somewhere like Colour Flooring but for high pile stuff? And is self installing a stupid idea?

I'd just go to a couple of irl shops. Carpetright and whatever else is near you. Get the most premium underlay, and consider underfloor insulation while you're at it.

And is self installing a stupid idea?

Zero experience, but having watched people fit them it doesn't look hard. Obvs I can imagine that like a lot of trades they make it look easy. But if pros can knock a bedroom out in 10mins or wherever, I struggle to believe you couldn't do it in a day with some throught and YouTube. You're not dealing with something like stairs or funny shaped halls - that at a guess is where more skill comes in.

However, when we did it about 5yrs ago install was free over a certain amount, and wasn't expensive even if you didn't make the weekend deal.

The faff of getting the bits, cost of buying any specialist stuff and lugging a carpet upstairs makes me question whether one bedroom is the place to save this money.

Ignore me. I missed that there's a bed in front.

There must be a skill level involved, like staircase level 9, and the odd well that's made it fkin difficult. Just cutting carpet takes abit (of why the hell am I doing this) & those knee bashing stretcher things don't look fun to me*.. but yeah, I'm saying go for it
(*they may be the most fun part)

the collective internet seems to think it’s a good-ish idea, but looking at sticking some of that insulate-y reflective-y foil behind our (column) radiators.

thought i’d ask here too, for any first-hand experiences?

also half-thinking about, if i do it, some kind of thin wooden trim around the edges given it’ll be visible due to the gaps in the column rads… terrible idea?

Don't ever finkin do that- not a joke
= but equally I'm not going to argue

edit - ok bit harsh, but I'll remain that way, if you want your radiator to radiate more from glueing plastic and foil to the wall isn't a gratifying solution, would you cover the whole wall in it?

Are they on a solid external wall? If so, energy saving trust says yes: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/insulating-tanks-and-radiators/

I think it'll look horrible though

So that’s what the weird fish/burning smell I’ve been smelling every time I put the dishwasher on is. Cut/new plug and see a spark for the socket?

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dare I ask..?! :D

@rhowe - yep, edwardian terrace here