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So... Before i potentially waste my time (and money); is this a viable option? I am in the process of a landscaping project at home and i have created a space that we want under cover, i plan on using corrugated bitumen sheets as the roof so nice and light. I have put in new fence posts all...

Hello all, I am looking for some advice on this issue at home, We had an extension completed just before last Christmas (so 14 months ago) and the "patio" has been like this ever since; I am just getting round to sorting it (another post on this). I have noticed some stains on the bottom of the...

Hello folks, We had an extension built (what a joke the builders were! i had them in as i lacked some of the skills, ended up teaching them on the things i lacked but was out of pocket so had to keep them on the job!) we are now a year on and still snagging to be done. One of the issues is our...

Howdy folks, Question for the heating engineers and anyone that knows! I currently have a Vaillant EcoTec Plus 624 running standard rads via an EvoHome, i am using all 12 zones plus a few are doubled up. We had 14 rooms needing heat. We have had our downstairs blown up and redone to create a...

Folks. Does anyone have expirence with Korniche lanterns vs Atlas Lanterns

Has anyone got any thoughts on how we can monitor electricity use at home. For over a year now we seem to be using soooooo much electricity, even before the price hike and us being in a fixed contract we ended up in £600 debit on electricity only. We dont have a smart meter, well we do but its...

Hello Guys, Can anyone advise on my plans please, i really dont want this dog leg to cater for the 45 degree on nextdoors un-used room. they have approved the full size extension but where do i stand? What about the large homes extension scheme - or is that just for how we apply for planning...

Hello, I am looking for some help please. One of my Wife's clients has an issue with a leaking rad, He is receiving end of life treatment at home and he has a large medical bed that appears to have been pushed into the TRV, snapped the head off and damaged the pipe work. I went round yesterday...

Hello all, I hope everyone is well? So, with great thanks to this forum I have today taken delivery of my Evohome kit: Evohome Controller Table Top Stand 2x BDR91's Hot Water Kit with sensor 8x HR92 8x HR91 My current heating system is made up of: Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 624 System. VR81 on the...

Hello to everybody taking the time to read this post. I will start by introducing myself, I'm Martin from Stockport and I'm here today with a question I'd like to get some opinions on if I may… Given the current climate with smart technology, I feel it time I dive in myself. Currently I have a...

Hello all, I am here today looking for some advice if i may, please. I would like to explore the Smart Heating market to replace my current stats for a more balanced and economical house, currently: *What i have* ecoTEC Plus 624 VR81 VR61 VRC 470F Albion 210 Hot water store with temperature...

for me please. Pretty sure this meets all regs for a bathroom and stands to be correct...??

Hello all, I am looking for advice on my new en-suite wiring first fix. I am having UFH @ 150W, LED/DeMist/Shaver Bathroom mirror and an inline extractor fan with humidistat. I am not 100% on wiring best practice, my thoughts are... Consumer Unit (directly below en-suite) does not have an...

Morning peeps. I am looking for some advice please. I am about to take on the en-suite now that i have all the other works complete and my first hurdle is to get my floor flat! I am having a wetroom with an Impey Aqua dec, underfloor heating and tiles so i need my floor bob on. The room...

So it was a toss up to where i should post this - landed in plumbing with the hope to get bathroom fitters attention. So i am about to rip my current main bathroom out as part of a larger renovation project we are undertaking at home and turn that into our en-suite wetroom. Current floor is...

Morning guys, I am looking at an LED bathroom mirror with heatpad and shaver outlet but confused as how best to wire this up. I initially thought i would take perm live from light circuit to a fused spur then onto the mirror and turn it on or off manually as and when we get a shower, but then...

Good evening to all. I’m here this evening looking for some advice if you would be so kind. I’m currently taking on my latest project, that being my new ensuite. The wife and I have found it difficult to decide between a traditional shower tray and screen or a more modern wet room. We are...

Hey all. Another project I am undertaking At the moment is ripping out the chimney breast in my daughters bedroom, fitted wardrobes and a brick doorway that was within one of the wardrobes over the stairs. Now that the wardrobes are down and the chimney is out. We have different levels in the...

Hi All, I bought my mum and dad a nest stat last year... it is still sat there as my "Plumber" brother has just never done it. I am not a spark nor a plumber, I can do a bit of both being a Chippy and in the trade so to speak. I am yet to take the front off their boiler to look at wiring...

Good morning all, I am looking for some help and advice if i may. I have just submitted my E.On readings and the prices are through the roof! so much more expensive this year than previous years yet on a better "Tariff" apparently so its time to try and make some savings. I will look to get...