Recent content by Ejaz

Cheers guys. Yeah checked the toilet in my initial investigation, did a few flushes, nothing damp or dripping around the connector. I'll try the talc on the floor around the toilet and supply for flush as that's where the water appears to be coming from . The joists were damp to touch but pipes...

Yep had a look in there too, bone dry and no water marks at all!

Don't have any closeups as I'm out at the moment. On the left of the toilet is the shower. I've run the shower with the head facing all the points where the doors meet the base and walls, no leaks at all.

Hi all! I have a mysterious leak in the bathroom. The ceiling in the bedroom beneath became stained so I cut through to investigate. In the picture you can see the supply for the toilet flush going up through the floor. The surrounding floorboard is wet along with the joists and the ceiling...

no way! i can wire sockets but that's about it. CU was fitted by my builder's who did my loft extension (they have a leccy but he's not certified in the UK-they're slovakian!). i had another look at the installation and i can see bonding from the service unit to a solid metal pipe (earthing...

well, for a start there is no bonding from the earth terminal in the CU to the gas pipe. the bonding that is on the gas pipe is fixed loosely to the pipe directly where the pipe leaves the meter to supply the house but the bonding cable runs down under the floorboards (presumably this is old...

hmmmm, also noticed this on the report: "earth bonding clamp should be no more 600mm away from the gas meter fixed to the solid pipe on the consumer side of the meter." since I can't move either the gas meter or the CU, what are my options?

ok, since i dont want to start ripping up my lovingly tiled kitchen floor i will just return the radial to the CU and make it a ring. i just had a thought, i'm sure my plumber used plastic to extend the pipework when he moved the stop cock. If this is the case do i only need to bond the gas meter?

will adding to the ring main really risk an overload? my cooker is gas btw. yes boiler is on its own 6A radial -it's a new vailant on 3A FCU. CU is a new 10 way with dual RCD (17th edition). pipe work is copper from boiler but then plastic to/from rads so guessing thats' why all pipework needs...

yes, as part of my loft extension my builder has arranged for my electrics to be Part P certified by an electrician since the CU was replaced. After his initial visit there was some remedial work required (below) which i have volunteered to undertake. my first question is in regard to earth...

excellent! fanks

hello all, simple question, does celotex insulation become damaged after exposure to the elements? I have some that was stored outside for a few weeks that I want to now use in my loft conversion. should i be splashing out on new bits? thanks!

this software is Free but you can pay extra to upgrade to a version with more features (Draft IT PLus) for about £20 http://www.cadlogic.com/products/draftit/ this is money well spent, i used this to produce drawings for a structural engineer and also submitted and passed planning, save...

this software is Free but you can pay extra to upgrade to a version with more features (Draft IT PLus) for about £20 http://www.cadlogic.com/products/draftit/ this is money well spent, i used this to produce drawings for a structural engineer and also submitted and passed planning, save me...

cool, i'm thinking about doing the same thing with my stairs, what are your dimensions? I'm still trying to figure out if I've got enough room. luckily I have room for a window so won't need a fan.