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I'm going to be getting a free standing wood burning stove fitted and did some measurements in the loft last night to see where the flue will go. The stove we've ordered has to be 200mm from the wall downstairs. With the flue running straight up and into the loft there will be a clearance of...

I have a hot water tank that sits on the shelf above my gas boiler. There is also a switch in the kitchen (that I don't use) for hot water. I understand how an electric hot water cylinder works and how a gas hot water cylinder works however mine is both gas and electric heated. The electric part...

I'm looking into having a Dunsley Highlander 5 multi fuel stove installed in my living room. There is no fireplace so it will be free standing. The flue can go straight up and I've read if I use a Selkirk twin flue straight from the stove it can be 50mm from combustibles. For the floor I plan to...

Can a mains gas boiler run on a Calor gas system? Are modifications required?

I renovated my bathroom last year and fitted a new bathroom suite. I remember when fitting the bath handles that I lifted the bath with them and they immediately came loose. They are the type where a stud goes through and then the handles have a tiny allen key bolt so you can fix them on from...

I foolishly didnt notice the arrows on the isolation valves when connecting the water supply to my basin. They are both facing the opposite way of water flow :roll: I've fitted a new tap and the water pressure from the tap is much lower than the old one. Will this be a direct result of the...

I'm looking at installing a power shower above my bath to replace the current electrical one. I have a gravity fed system with a cold water tank in the loft and a hot water tank in the cupboard next to my bathroom. It's a 117 litre tank. A friend recommended I get a salamander pump and I've...