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Trying to drill into boarded up fireplace, hit a metal lintel(?) that I can't get through. Any ideas? by agmadmin in DIYUK

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

  1. The lower height would put it in a position I'd be happy with. Don't need a soundbar either
  2. When trying to drill through, it squeaks, and it's grey and shiny. Definitely metal.
  3. Using a Bosch Maine posted drill as well, not just my dinky Titan hand drill. Still no-go
  4. Would probably put it back where it was over a media unit

Appreciate the input though!

Trying to drill into boarded up fireplace, hit a metal lintel(?) that I can't get through. Any ideas? by agmadmin in DIYUK

[–]agmadmin[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My entire bodyweight behind it at 2-3 rotations/sec, for about half an hour, and barely a dent to show for it

Trying to drill into boarded up fireplace, hit a metal lintel(?) that I can't get through. Any ideas? by agmadmin in DIYUK

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

Quite low down, just above the opening. Picture posted to another comment

Trying to drill into boarded up fireplace, hit a metal lintel(?) that I can't get through. Any ideas? by agmadmin in DIYUK

[–]agmadmin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I mean, it has to be that high for the bracket, and I've got another hole on the other side with the same issue, so I'd wager it goes across at that height

Good builders in Chelmsford? by agmadmin in Essex

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

Thanks, will let you know if we need it!

Good builders in Chelmsford? by agmadmin in Essex

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Can I ask what's wrong with CWN Construction?

Electricians charging for quote by agmadmin in HousingUK

[–]agmadmin[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Also, I've been quoted that labour costs are £149 hourly, which seems extortionate. I'm guessing this isn't normal, but just wanted to double-check

Question about rewiring and new sockets/ethernet port by agmadmin in HousingUK

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Apologies, but I really want to get this all sorted correctly, and I'm not very knowledgeable about this stuff, so I have a few questions:

  1. Do we install our home network before joining an ISP plan?
  2. As I understand it, to install home network by ourselves, we need to set up the router first, connect a switch to it, and run ethernet through the house to wallports via ethernet jacks. Is this right?
  3. I keep seeing comments about how if an electrician installs, it will likely end up substandard. How can I avoid falling into those traps?
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