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    Complete rewire prices

    Hello all, Wonder if anyone would like to comment on how I seem to be getting some very different quotations from various electricians for a complete re-wire. House is victorian, 5 downstairs rooms, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom downstairs 6 bedrooms, 1 bathroom upstairs, 1 attached garage. I...
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    Water Hammer - Please, Please Help !!!

    Hi, Advance apologies for this long post, but please read ! We developed an annoying water hammer ( I think our supplier suddenly increased the pressure) So I fitted a long piece of 22mm in the loft to trap some air to act as a buffer. This worked a treat, taking out all the noise. BUT...
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    What's the going rate for Groundwork / Excavation Costs

    Hi, Just wondered if anyone can offer an idea on what to expect to pay per day for groundwork / excavation costs. We may have to move a large earth bank to make an access, but wondered what it might cost. All earth with a few tree stumps, probably about 60 cubic metres worth of soil -...
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    How many lights allowed on a lighting circuit ?

    Hello, I am just wondering what the correct legislation/requirment is with regard to how many lights are allowed on a lighting circuit ? Does diversity apply ? In other words is it perfectly legal to have more current draw than the fuse /mcb fitted if every light was on at one time, or can...
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    Do check valves restrict flow or pressure?

    I'm about to fit a mixer shower and of course I'm told because of regs check valves must be fitted. Now I've just looked at these valves and the area that lets the water through seems tiny! What my concern is that the flow or pressure then to the shower just won't be as good if they were not...
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    Who's ever fitted a venturi type shower? Advice please

    I have been looking at the Venturi type showers - Tevi Boost in particular - problem is no local plumbers merchants seem to know anything about them and I've never seen one plumbed in to judge how good they are. Has anyone any experience with these showers and are they really any good? My...
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