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It is complicated but in short no. It comes down to something called ohms law. For instance take a common example; a lamp on your bedside table. That lamp is supplied with a 1mm flex which is only rated at 10a and the socket is rated at 13a. But the breaker is rated at 32 amp in a standard UK...

The present regs (17th) don't specify need to separate RCD protection but you will probably notice we make provisions for it. If you house has an up to date consumer unit you will notice it is 'split load' with 2 RCDs and circuits distributed to prevent such problems. The best solution to your...

230v is prohibited on most sites, every tool I own is 110v it is pain when you have to carry your tranny to every job even if you have 230 available but if you planning on site work you don't want to be buying every tool twice!

I am a qualified spark. Get an electrician to fit you a 16a socket where you need fed off the sockets circuit. It's all surface PVC conduit so I wouldn't expect a charge of more than £90-£100. My only advice is, not meaning to sound rude. If you are in doubts over electrics just bite the bullet...

Hi all, I would like some advice on the strongest finish you can recommend to brave the UK weather. I have a 1920s semi and the fascias and sofits are looking tired. My neighbour has just had his done by a firm who plastered that tacky uPVC on top of the old wooden ones. After some...

Hi all, first post. I've been into woodwork for about 2 years or so. Was inspired by a certain Yankee chap I've seen on tv a few years ago. Did the standard thing and started setting up a workshop and was pretty ignorant to hand tools (he seems to be allergic to them.) I then found some info...

I recently bought this saw with all the add ons. The RH extention is pretty naff, cheap tin that isn't sturdy and the fence runs horrible. I replaced the fence and rebuilt the extention table with some plywood been happy days ever since. So wouldn't bother with that part. The cross cut sled...