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    Disconnect old alarm

    Thanks secureiam, I've stopped using the alarm as it kept going off intermittent, also the smoke alarm as well, getting fed up with it specically with the neighbours putting up with it. Possibility a damaged wire somewhere. The 35yrs old wiring still got the old BT wires type 8 cores? Was...
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    Disconnect old alarm

    Hi all, My alarm is old and out of date, just for now, I want to disconnect the alarm system completely. About 35yrs old!, started with wired with viper sensors but then changed to wireless sensor about 15 yrs ago because the alarm company mentioned then the wiring is too old to upgrade. They...
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    Internal garage regulations

    Thanks Tony, so I can do this without notifying building control providing I follow the building regs? I also got spiral staircase in the back corner of the room which will be divided by a new brick wall approx 1.2m from the back existing wall right across forming a new hall way to the spiral...
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    Internal garage regulations

    Hi all, long time no see, hope all are well! Slowly getting my life back together, however my question is, I want to convert my front bungalow dining room into an internal garage, I'm struggling to find the correct building regulations, all I'm seeing is converting a garage into a room. I know...
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    How to set up my immersion heater

    Bearing in mind this is from the Potterton manual instruction 36yrs ago
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    How to set up my immersion heater

    Thanks Picasso, you're right but according to the Potterton manual, It is essential to have a minimum of 600mm of flat wall space all around the terminal. However it's a good idea now to replace the boiler after 36yrs :)
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    How to set up my immersion heater

    Hi, My 36yrs old! Kingfisher Potterton RS60 have got a faulty gas control, my plumber refused to fit a new one because today regulations that the flue outlet through the wall is not 600mm away from my window. I have decided to call it a day and have a new boiler which will be fitted next...
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    Earth loop reading at 20.8 ohms!

    Hiya! The electrician was doing some work at my bungalow, done a test on the earth loop(?) The reading was 20.8 ohms and should be 0.7 ohms, got UK Power Network in as it was urgent. About 30 yrs ago I had the electric meter moved to external and they thought at the time there might be a poor...
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    New Build step by step

    Sorry just got back from holiday, £480,000 - £515,000 !!! I'm shocked, our area is very close to a 4 good schools catchment area and have the fastest house rise, rent is £1500 per month
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    New Build step by step

    yes :)
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    New Build step by step

    So sorry for the late reply, I thought I would get a notification which I did on the old website, I'll have to check and update with this new website if I can find it! Total cost £143, 788 minus the land which I've bought 20 yrs ago approximately £11,000. If you want me to break it down, let me...
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    New Build step by step

    It's all done and signed off!! Now I'm looking for a holiday :)
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    New Build step by step

    More photo's!
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    New Build step by step

    And again!
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    New Build step by step

    More photo's!
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    Disconnecting the gas cooker

    Done every year via Worcester contract:)
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    Disconnecting the gas cooker

    Many thanks everyone, unknown to me my new neighbour is Gas Safe plumber! Gas pressure test check at the meter indicate a very tiny leakage somewhere. Disconnect the bayonet socket, re-test the gas meter and it's now okay, my mother and only just said, the gas hob always been a problem!!!! All...
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    Disconnecting the gas cooker

    My mother has now got dementia and have been told by the NHS that I must disconnect the gas cooker as she turned the gas on and forgot. Am'I allowed to disconnect it or would I need a plumber in? Thanks
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    Gas cooker

    My mother has now got dementia and have been told by the NHS that I must disconnect the gas cooker as she turned the gas on and forgot. Am'I allowed to disconnect it or would I need a plumber in? Thanks
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