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Thanks for the thoughts. Realise heat loss will be an issue, hopefully reduced with ultra high spec glass roof etc. It will be a side return so only roof and one end glazed. Installers have suggested UFH may be insufficient on own, hence also considering adding pipework to allow rad...

Hi all, Posted last week on my underfloor installation and asked questions about vented \ pressurised - had another heating engineer round this morning and have had conflicting advice! The system: Y plan vented, downstairs boiler, upstairs cylinder with adjacent 3 port valve and pump...

Hi, We've got a Y-plan open vented system and are looking to add a single zone UFH in a new conservatory. We've had an installer round who wants to convert the system to an S-plan and move the pump from the upstairs airing cupboard (by the 3 port valve) to the boiler cupboard downstairs -...

Thanks - seems like sound advice, good enough for me! PhilipS

Thanks! good advice on the mains routing - won't be anywhere near. But..checked the system spec and its 24v AC ~ would that make any difference to induced voltage risk?? Clipping the cores back would be much the easiest as there is not much space in the photocell units for choc blocks...

Morning all, I've researched the importance of properly terminating \ earthing any unused cores in multicore 230v (in case other end becomes live, induced voltages etc) But... Is it is necessary when using multi-core alarm cable for low voltage (24v)? I need to connect up a couple of...

Hi, nope, flues are separate right to the very top. Made a point of mortar sealing the withes well to pot beds before flaunchng to ensure that each flue is completely sealed from the next. Also, as I had the top four oversailing courses of brickwork off, I rebuilt and repointed as far in...

Evening all, Finished a major rebuild of the top of my chimney stack recently (6 pot, shared with the neighbour). Two disused flues - bedroom first and second floor, one used flue - coal fire in the sitting room. Had to put new pot on the working chimney due to crack, but chose a...

Thanks all, I'm somewhat relieved that "hugh fire" and "burn the house down" didn't feature as immediate answers! But i guess with leccy you can't be too careful. Off to screwfix to get a new MK FCU i think...

Thanks good advice...I was hoping I hadn't got it too wrong! Some folk on here can be a bit harsh with us DIYers!! Will take the opportunity of putting a new FCU on to tidy up the wiring, hopefully doubling the single ends back will help make sure there are no loose connections. Out of...

Just a common or garden condensor tumble dryer on a normal 13A fuse, not sure what rating As to the fitter...that was me (DIYnot...the clue in the formal title :wink: ) What could / should I do to strip the wires back and have them look more professional? (always trying to...

Af'noon all! Noticed a curious yellow liquid coming from fuse holder on a switched FCU in my utility room... The FCU is spured from the plug next to it and serves a single unswitched socket below the worktop powering a tumble dryer. Taking the FCU off and apart it there is evidence...

give me a clue? any chance of a photo maybe? Thanks Philip

:( Well I quite like it!! It just needs some black hammerite & some TLC :lol: Oh and an earth by the sound of it...its certainly not Class II double insulated cheers Philip

Hi all again, As part of my house restoration project I'm thinking about reinstating an antique 'antwerp' style outside lantern which was previously installed. I know I can get modern replacements etc, but the whole project has been about conservation of historical and original bits of...