Recent content by Muzungo

Earth (mains tap on kitchen sink)

Only just moved in, but no leaks to my knowledge, and no signs of any. No recent plastering.

I was about to put up a metal rail in my kitchen, and my buried cable detector appears to show the whole wall is live. It seems to be working - giving no signal on any other wall, and appropriate signals on live wires and metals. There seems to be a current leak somewhere - the rail I already...

I have block central heating, with old fashioned 3/4" pipe. Does anyone know where I can find wooden pipe collars in 3/4" or 22mm ? Many thanks Raphael

No TRV

This one has me flummoxed. Valves are wide open, supply pipe is hot, but return is cold. Panel is cold. Bleed valve indicates panel is full of water (but comes out cold) Water must be moving or the supply wouldn't be hot - so what is going on ? Any clues/suggestions gratefully received....

I'm planning a complete refit of my flat, and want to install a new ceiling in the living room to house various lighting circuits. I haven't got much room to play with, so I can only afford 120mm space, but the spec I'm aiming for is: 1 (dining area): architectural cove lamps, s12d, 8...

I'm looking for a steel, multi-point locking front door, ideally tested to Level IV attack (ie power tools). Ideally something with timber cladding, so it doesn't look too industrial. The main company appears to be Gardesa, and comes in at about 1250 +VAT installed. Does anyone know anyone...

I'm looking for recommendations for someone to do some simple rewiring in a flat in central London. There are twobasic jobs that need doing: 1: move existing wiring for sockets under floorboards. Currently the flex is clipped to the skirting boards, with surface-mounted boxes. Needs to be...

Many thanks for the suggestions - I can't get put anything on the roof, as its part of the block - all I can do is insulate the ceiling, and was wondering if anyone thinks it will make a difference thanks

Out flat is on the top floor, under a flat roof. In summer, we can feel heat radiate off the ceiling at night - the temperature become unbearable. Would putting 150mm of rockwool or other insulation help ? Can't really afford to give up much more height, but since I want to put in a false...

I'm buying a 1930s flat, which I want to do some work on - can anyone recommend a project manager in London ? The work would include rewire, new windows/doors, fitted living room furniture, new flooring, new kitchen, possibly new bathroom - and if I'm feeling brave, moving internal walls and...

You are a star ! - yes the doors come with the hinges, so I want to try and re-use them. If they use 15 or 16, I'll have to go for two sheets of 18mm ply, and live with a 4 to 6mm gap between door edges

I was going to be cheap and use the hinges that come with the IKEA doors :) I think the idea of framing up and skinning my own doors has gone by the wayside - the other half says she doesn't want to live with the smell of paint Compromise plan - self-built frame (combination of ply or mdf plus...

I see your point on the MDF - but I'm not a fan of the stuff for doors - mostly due to the weight. If I go with IKEA doors, I have to use at least 20mm on the carcases or the hinges will give me grief. Yes the mortice and tenons would take a while, but its an excuse to a buy a nice jig...