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  1. Marti

    Sore Holes! What should I use?

    And the first filthy minded individual that answers "Vaseline" goes to the back of the class :) About to buy a HOLE SAW set. One of those with the dinky QR arbor to push the disk out will do nicely. My, very serious, query is "what sizes are the most useful?" 20 and 25mm for grommets and...
  2. M

    Drilling holes through concrete slabs

    Hi All I have a domestic two storey house to wire with hollow concrete slabs on the first floor and I was considering drilling all the sockets etc down through the slabs to save the wall tracking. Does anyone know if this is permitted with building regs? Thanks
  3. N

    Enlarging downlight holes?

    I know this is something we all come across and in the past when I have needed to enlarge downlight holes, I've used a small plasterboard cutter and even a file. I have about 10 downlight holes to enlarge on an upcoming job so wondered if there is an easier way?
  4. T

    Sealing holes in coldstores

    Just coming to the end of a job doing a install in a large coldstore, all surface mount conduit. I've been told that where there is a penetration I.e 16mm long self tapper holding a conduit clip on the wall, or holding an isolator on the wall or anything to the 5"-king span composite panels...
  5. Leesparkykent

    Nylon snap in bush

    Any one know a supplier of these? looking for 25mm and 20mm as have a few new builds that are all metal portioning...Fed up of using grommets. cheers
  6. G

    Hardend steel, what cutter?

    HI all, got 15 x downlights to install in a soffet, its got wood under it and also about 3mm steel plate above, my usual ck or starret cutter wont even touch it, ive have drilled one out with a series of holes but it was a nightmare, any hardened cutters out there that might do the job? CHeers...
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Which Makita drill driver?

    I currently have a Makita 453 and 459. I like them both but they don't really have enough umphh if I want to get through something tough. I'll definitely be sticking with Makita and have seen the DDF458 which has a max torque of 58/91nM which I think would be fine or maybe even the 481 but that...
  8. D

    Suggestions for makinging holes

    Am looking for a good made of Bits, Drill bits mainly For Mason the Dewalt Extream has impressed Just wonder about Wood and Holesaws Did have a set of SpeedSafe Bosch wood bits but not sure i can see any differece with others and Dewalts as for Holesaws, i was looking at Dewalt as they did...
  9. J

    Impact vs combi drill for drilling holes

    Who uses impacts to drill holes though wood rather than standard drills Ect, I've just started and think there amazing. Anyone see any pros cons from using an impact instead of a standard drill?
  10. D

    Filling in old unused socket holes (with wiring)

    Hello, This is my first post and I hope it's ok to ask for advice even though I'm not an electrician. The forum rules don't seem to preclude this, but if I've got it wrong, I apologise in advance. I'm renovating a 60s-era flat. The electrical wiring is in conduits embedded inside the walls...
    • drg0nz0
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    • conduit don't electrician filling floor holes old socket these unused wiring
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    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  11. the pict

    The metal thingy for spacing drill

    Lost my thing as above, you know the thing bent metal thing with two holes spaced for doubles and an extra hole for duals tried umpteen search terms but all I get is the pattress and drywall template any ideas P
  12. D

    Loop holes

    I emailed City and Guilds asking did NICEIC check peoples qualifications with them "You would need to check with the NICEIC on what checks they do before they issue a license to trade. Our certificates are not a license to trade, just to show you have the knowledge and have completed and...
  13. NDG Elecs

    Best way to cut 40mm diameter holes in metal clad boards

    Hi folks, Will be fitting first AMD3 board later this week. Using the Wiska spring tails kit on it. What is best way to drill a 40mm hole through the casing? I have cone drill bits up to 30mm and also have Bosch power change holesaws. I found the cone drills much better in the past when...
  14. R

    Core drill purchase

    Would appreciate some advice on this please. Got a contract starting next month rewiring 200 kitchens within a chalet complex. They require 6" extractor fans to be core cut through the concrete structure roughly 350mm in depth. I am looking at buying a dedicated core drill to do this. What...
  15. uksparks

    Poor work

    Hi, To cut a long storey short, I saw another electrician do this, new sub meter. they were both middle aged and he drove a brand spanking new VW transporter, a nice black one so obvious making the money, but anyway, they looked like they had been doing it years, they also did the rewire on...
  16. K

    Old light holes that are now to big, covertion kits

    Question, what do people do with old down lights whole in bathrooms that are now to large for new LED down lights. The wholes are 90-100mm (old R63s fittings) and the LED lights that I want to use are 70mm. Now I know and have used conversion plates that have 70mm wholes in the middle. But I am...
  17. Andy78

    Filling downlight holes.

    I have a job to do that requires the removal of a dozen or so downlights in a plasterboard ceiling to make way for surface LED bulkhead fittings. I cannot overboard and skim as the room needs to be in use and the downtime needs to be as short as possible, plus there are existing ventilation...
  18. J

    Opening up holes for down lights

    Morning any tips on neat ways of opening up a already cut 60mm hole in plasterboard ceiling into a 74mm hole for slightly larger down lights. or is it just a case of pad saw- slow and steady? cheers guys
  19. J

    Old downlight holes in metel sheeting

    Hi guys, I've got a job to do soon that has 98 odd MR16 downlights in a canopy the downside is only 30 are being replaced leaving 60 ish to cover over down so I need an idea to cover them!! Best thing I can think of is a conduit lid and make 2 little brackets to sit in there to tighten up but...
  20. G

    first job tools

    Just wondering what will i need for my first day work?

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