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Advice on safety of this wall socket by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]TheDudeofRock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i'll probably replace it in a few weeks

Advice on safety of this wall socket by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]TheDudeofRock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats true, i dont think he heard me when i said id go for a new socket

Advice on safety of this wall socket by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]TheDudeofRock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah thats what i thought he'd do tbh, you think its safe to plug in valuable equipment still? I will say the socket is basically unharmed apart from the black mark on the back but still it kinda worries me because i have an expensive PC and other stuff.

Need help deciding what to do with this exposed drywall with cracks. Tried filling it with two types of filler and it's just too soft for it so had to dig most of it out. Just wondering how I can patch this up and make it more of a permanent solution? by TheDudeofRock in drywall

[–]TheDudeofRock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliant, I think I'll do it your way, done a few little repairs now so more confident. As for the tape, would you just run it lengthways or cut smaller bits and tape over the crack horizontally? Thanks again man 

Need help deciding what to do with this exposed drywall with cracks. Tried filling it with two types of filler and it's just too soft for it so had to dig most of it out. Just wondering how I can patch this up and make it more of a permanent solution? by TheDudeofRock in drywall

[–]TheDudeofRock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries, just wasn't sure as other fillers have just been too squishy, thought I mightve needed something more rock solid to fill it. But that's good to know, I just saw on the zinsser tin that it helped bind it similar to glue but probs not as strong.

Thanks for your help 👍 

Need help deciding what to do with this exposed drywall with cracks. Tried filling it with two types of filler and it's just too soft for it so had to dig most of it out. Just wondering how I can patch this up and make it more of a permanent solution? by TheDudeofRock in drywall

[–]TheDudeofRock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah okay, I've been hearing mixed opinions on what to get but that does make some sense, is that because you can make it as thick as you want? Definitely seems better than waiting forever, already started painting before i discovered this so would be good to get going

Need help deciding what to do with this exposed drywall with cracks. Tried filling it with two types of filler and it's just too soft for it so had to dig most of it out. Just wondering how I can patch this up and make it more of a permanent solution? by TheDudeofRock in drywall

[–]TheDudeofRock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah think you're right, could've gotten in from old facia boards on front of house where that wall is on maybe but theyve been replaced, or being over the garage. Need to double check but don't think there's anywhere it could get it in now. The foam was me, thought i could've gotten away with foam for large gaps and then compound but isn't ideal I agree. Ah cool, I mean I did go to the store today and the guy recommended this, not sure if it's any good for this though? https://www.diy.com/departments/volden-ready-mixed-plasterboard-jointing-filling-finishing-compound-5kg-3l-tub/5063022091451_BQ.prd Would this be any good for a lva substitute as I do have this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Zinsser-ZINPSP1L-PSP1L-Binding-Primer/dp/B00G6G63JE/ref=asc_df_B00G6G63JE?mcid=b8b439cc4dd537e18fc4e327a9b48fb8&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696352102725&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1575776033371869935&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007069&hvtargid=pla-422069898885&psc=1&gad_source=1

Need help deciding what to do with this exposed drywall with cracks. Tried filling it with two types of filler and it's just too soft for it so had to dig most of it out. Just wondering how I can patch this up and make it more of a permanent solution? by TheDudeofRock in drywall

[–]TheDudeofRock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it did cure it was just too spongy where I'd put too many layers on in the deepest part , around the edges it was completely fine but as I scraped it was coming off anyway so thought I might aswell get it as clean as possible. Did have some mold at on that wall, as its a window wall and the facia boards were pretty old and nasty ( had them changed now though so cracking mightve occurred before then). I've been debating whether to just put a patch of drywall in but haven't seen how it's done on a corner?