Recent content by spugh99

Hi, I've currently have a GU10 mains downlight in my porch. The installation instructions say it requires "forward heat aliminim reflector" lamps and not to use dichroic lamps. Would it be ok to use an GU10 LED bulb in this fitting ? as I have a few left over from putting them in my...

Cheers, I'll lay the celotex across the joists and lay the chipboard above it. Then use some 150mm screws to attach them to the joists. Will this be safe/strong enough to store items & occasionally walk on ?

Thanks, There is only the lighting circuit (6amp) in the loft, and all the cable is 1.5mm t&e. The cables are currently clipped to the joists & have the rockwool around them. Im fairly sure there won't be enough slack to raise them any higher, even if I unclip them. Is it ok to put more...

Hi, I'm just about to start boarding my loft as I need some extra storage space. But need some advise before I start. At present I have 100mm rockwool between the joists. I have been given some Celotex 100mm PIR boards that my dad had left over. I am planning on putting these...

Thanks The intellistat (thermosat) & baxi boilder have/had been working for about 4 years and nothing has changed, so wouldn't have though I need to change the setting to 61. Is it likely this setting can change on it's own. i.e after a power cut for example. Regarding connecting the...

Hi, My nan currently has a Baxi Combi 133HE boiler with a Baxi Intellistat (Thermostat). The heating is failing to start whatever you set the thermostat temperature to. The hot water is working fine, so im guessing the Intellistat is faulty. Is there anything I can do to temporally get...

Thanks No the lounge isn't damp. Just thought it may be better to keep the dpm to stop any damp forming, or will that no happen with carpet ? If damp won't be a problem with carpet i'll just remove the current underlay and replace with carpet specific underlay.

Hi, At present in the living room we have a laminate floor that has (quickstep combifloor underlay with DPM), the missus wants to replace this with carpet so our 6 month old can crawl about. What I need to know is what do I do with the underlay. I know you cannot use carpet underlay...

Ok think I understand, So the diameter for 2.5mm t&e cable should be about 1.8mm Thanks for your help

I just measured the diameter, Is that not correct ? Thanks

Hi, Been in our house for about a year now, and this is the first time I’ve had a look at the electrics ! I recently purchased an electric fire with the intension of connecting it to one of the sockets in the living room (That isn't already feeding any spurs) via a 13A FCU. I was...

Haven't heard it rattle yet. I can hear a sort of howling noise coming down it when the wind gets up though.

Hi, I have recently had my old Back boiler removed and replaced with a new Combi Boiler which is located elsewhere. I intend to brick up the opening in the chimney and include an airbrick for ventilation Before I brick it up, as you can see from the picture below there is still a flue...