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Hi, I want to replace a broken double dimmer switch with a 2 gang switch- is it possible. There is only 2 wires & earth to each dimmer module. each dimmer module has another switch at the end of the corridor which will turn on/off the light too. The attached photos show the original setup in...

Hi New question about me upgrading a hard wired scantronic 9448+ setup I'm still contemplating diy install of modern panel. More functions for money if I don't have to pay installer. So does any of the following allow for hardwiring to my existing sounder which is attached to 9448+ alarm...

Hi I moved into a house with a Scantronic 9448 alarm, about 14 years old. I would like to upgrade to a more modern system with remote keypad, sms notification, maybe iPhone app etc. Ideally I would like to use the existing wired PIRs & magnetic frame switches already installed and add...

Hi I have siemans thermostat in the lounge and siemans timer/programer in the kitchen under the boiler Can I replace the room stat with a programable one that can be controlled via iphone. I'm on call or away a lot of the time and dont need the house warm when i'm not there. It would be...

Hi I want to fix what is in effect a 1metre post to my driveway. The post is actually a telescope pier. It's 1m x 110mm aluminium post on a 350mm base. The base has 3x20mm cut outs. The driveway is Tarmac over 4" concrete with rubble below. What's the best fixing for this scenario...

Hi. I need a hot water feed for a mixer shower, can I remove the immersion heater from the HWT and utilise the entry for it. I have considered an essex or surrey flange but seeing I dont use the immersion heater it make sense to use this point. Is there a suitable sized flange to screw into the...

Hi. Just bought a Mira Platinum Pumped rear fed mixer shower and was wondering where is the best location for the mixer/pump unit. Cwt in loft and hwt tank in bedroom cupboard, same floor as the bathroom. As regards to getting the best flow from the shower head is it best to put the mixer in...

I need to improve my shower. I'm considering replacing a 8.5Kw triton t80 with a 10.8Kw mira orbis. The current professionally install has a 40A RCD, would I be ok just to replace the fuse to a 45A RCD and use the existing wiring. I have read that some times this is ok on shorter runs. The...

Hi All, I've just moved house and in a lovely bathroom I have a miserable 8.5Kw Triton T80, my previous residence had a super Aqualisa mixer, which was fantastic. The triton is fed by pvc pipe from tee connection to the bath cold water pipe. The house has a gravity fed system & convention...