What "man jobs" have you done today?

[Uhtred]

Put a bit more insulation down under the boiler where the floor is a little lower. I put 100mm in originally but figured I could double that and still leave a healthy gap for ventilation. There's still more to be done in the loft...slowly getting there

I need to get a new extractor fan for the bathroom sorted. It needs to be in-line in the loft space and then vent out to the gable wall. I gather smooth ducting is the way to go?

 

[mitch212k]

An early, and chilly, hacking back of shrubs in the garden and overhanging from nextdoor (and the inevitable pain of trying to get shot of all the waste afterwards ...)

 

[LuckyBenski]

Had a big to-do list today and hardly got to any of it, I'm so tired every weekend lately. Putting it down to time of year. Ended up just doing the cosmetic stuff because while the house is very much not finished, it makes the living room nicer while we're home so much. Also does genuinely get some of the crap out of the way to hang it on the wall. Some art and a light fitting from my partner's old studio.





Also raked the last of the dead leaves from the shady end of the garden in hopes the grass perks up a bit before we can reseed.

 

[Buffman]

Taped some joints in my bathroom. Ran out of tape but as that's the opposite side of 1500 tray I think it'll be fine.

Gotta start laying my tiles next week!

 

[PermaChanged]

Don't they put a French drain or gap between the wall and paving anymore?

It's running away from the house and shed, down towards the pool area. Where they've stopped is where they're going to put in an aco drain and run that to a soakaway.

 

[gingergundog]

AFAIK the french drain/gap between patios and walls is unnecessary as long as you have your drainage sorted.

 

[dlockers]

What are those things called that let wires come out of the wall? Like a blanking plate but with a hole? Normally for electric radiators etc?

 

[b0rn2sk8]

Flex outlet.

personally I always use the switched fused verity.

 

[dlockers]

Flex outlet.

personally I always use the switched fused verity.

Cheese - that has been bothering me for a while and I kept forgetting to ask

What are the fused versions called? I need one for the heated towel radiator -- but preferable a smart one. I might just end up running a "spur" and using a smart plug at this rate...

 

[b0rn2sk8]

I can’t say I’ve seen any smart ones to be honest so a smart plug may be the only options.

It’s the same switched fuse with flex outlet e.g.

Front outlet:

MK Base 13A Switched Fused Spur & Flex Outlet White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Raised rounded profile with high gloss finish. Supplied with screwcaps and 2 x earth terminals for ease of looping. Minimum 3mm switching contact gap. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Bottom outlet:

MK Logic Plus 13A Switched Fused Spur & Flex Outlet White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 13A. Double pole fused connection unit with flex outlet. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Pretty sure other brands do them without the red on the switch which i personally don’t like.

 

[gingergundog]

Cheese

Don't forget the Grommet!

 

[dlockers]

Don't forget the Grommet!

He threw me off by calling me verity

I can’t say I’ve seen any smart ones to be honest so a smart plug may be the only options.

It’s the same switched fuse with flex outlet e.g.

Front outlet:

MK Base 13A Switched Fused Spur & Flex Outlet White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Raised rounded profile with high gloss finish. Supplied with screwcaps and 2 x earth terminals for ease of looping. Minimum 3mm switching contact gap. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Bottom outlet:

MK Logic Plus 13A Switched Fused Spur & Flex Outlet White - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. 13A. Double pole fused connection unit with flex outlet. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Pretty sure other brands do them without the red on the switch which i personally don’t like.

Cheers, much appreciated.

 

[gingergundog]

He threw me off by calling me verity


Cheers, much appreciated.

The wrong trousers

 

[Orifice]

It doesn't have a flex outlet, but I've used these in the past for a Wi-Fi enabled fused spur. https://companyblue.co.uk/products/...er-electric-towel-rail?variant=16979543162951

 

[dlockers]

It doesn't have a flex outlet, but I've used these in the past for a Wi-Fi enabled fused spur. https://companyblue.co.uk/products/...er-electric-towel-rail?variant=16979543162951

Interesting, thanks --- I am already in the Tuya/SmartLife ecosystem for my plinth heater. It is a bit spenny though. I am tempted to just put a regular TP Link plug on it and save £35.

 

[jonneymendoza]

Taped some joints in my bathroom. Ran out of tape but as that's the opposite side of 1500 tray I think it'll be fine.

Gotta start laying my tiles next week!

I also ordered some fancy tiles too. gunna grab it in the weekend

 

[sigma]

Taped some joints in my bathroom. Ran out of tape but as that's the opposite side of 1500 tray I think it'll be fine
Gotta start laying my tiles next week!

I was talking to someone about this the other day and he said he's never seen someome tape an area that's going to be tiled and has worked in the industry (but not as a tiler) for a long time.

 

[dlockers]

I was talking to someone about this the other day and he said he's never seen someome tape an area that's going to be tiled and has worked in the industry (but not as a tiler) for a long time.

That's because most old boys/tradies know best and like to tell others how they do it versus ask questions/show humility.

 

[200sols]

I was talking to someone about this the other day and he said he's never seen someome tape an area that's going to be tiled and has worked in the industry (but not as a tiler) for a long time.

Plenty of bodgers out there. No doubt tiles onto ply still as well.

 

[Buffman]

I was talking to someone about this the other day and he said he's never seen someome tape an area that's going to be tiled and has worked in the industry (but not as a tiler) for a long time.

My tiler who was good and did previous bathroom said the same. He said the same if you fully comb adhesive on, it should be alreet'. But to be honest it costs a hundred or maybe a bit more quid it's not much for me so I'd rather do it :x

Pretty sure tile backer (or tanking paint) is now a British standard requirement for moisture areas but I'm sure loads don't use that either