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I need to move a consumer unit onto the opposite side of a wall where it is currently situated. The circuit wiring will all be cut shorter so no extensions to the circuits will need to be added. The consumer unit is a plastic one in good condition. The lighting circuit is earthed but not to the...

Hi. I'm currently doing a small pitched roof with a roof window. The tiles are marley modern smooth and the roof window is a sunlux with a universal flashing kit. It abuts to a wall where I have used a grp secret gutter. Firstly the flashing kit is causing me a head ache because it is causing...

Hi I was testing 2 new rcd's yesterday on a split consumer unit. They are bs-en type the first one tripped in 23ms and the 2nd tripped within 25ms but when i tested x5 i was receiving 1999ohm error? I tested them at the consumer unit and still got the same error. The test buttons...

Hi I'm looking for some feedback and advice. I'm a small business dealing with private domestic home owners providing home improvement work. There is myself and a couple of subby that I use. I am flat out until August with work. I want to expand the business and take on a few more...

Hi we fitted a upvc door last summer, we went round today to adjust the door because it wasnt locking properly. When we arrived there was a gap between the frame and door at the top on the lock side of aprox 5mm. This wasnt like this when we fitted it and the door locked fine. Because...

Hi Guys. Ive done some tests on an existing final ring circuit today and the result at the board was R1 +Rn = 0.19 At the sockets it varied between 0.19 to 0.22 Is this right or should they all be the same? the end to end of the R1 was 0.40 the end to end of the Rn was 0.39 the...

Hi we are going to be replacing a stair case and removing the old one. It is a straight stair case swap and the new staircase will have colonial balusters and newel posts. Can anybody please advise on the pros and cons of mdf or timber treads and which overall will be a better option as...

Hi I want to install a dormer window into our bedroom there is already a dormer in the bedroom next door. I have been in contact with building control and they state that no planning is needed just inspection during the process. There is no rsj to support the weight of the dormer so do I need...

Hi Im after a reliable van ive got £4000 to spend and im vary wary about what to buy. I was going to buy a vauxhall vivaro tomoz for £3900 looked great, had 138k on the clock with servic history but someone i know has told me to stear well clear. He had one and after 100k miles had nothing but...

Hi what size kw system boiler would I need to heat a 280 litre unvented indirect cylinder?

Hi guys, Im thinking of going on a new course but cant make my mind up was thinking solar panel installations, ground source heating, damp proofing, anyone recommend anything that could be up and coming that i can jump on the band wagon or anything to avoid?

Hi we have no where to put our washing machine other than in our bathroom can we run the power supply under the floor and into a 13amp fused power socket in a locked cupboard in the bathroom?

Hi I have a schreiber beech set of drawers I have purchased a new top to go on them which will double up as a worksurface. The top is to long so I need to cut it down but need to somehow remove the laminated edging strip and then reglue it on again after without causing any damage? any...

Hi just wondering when you make the change from nailing the felt down onto a shed roof to using torch on felt? Its an old concrete block built shed want the roof changing just as cheap as possible so can the roof be relined with plyboard then use shed felt nailed?

Hi just a quick query. Im going to fit either 18mm plyboard or 18mm T&G chipboard to the joists in a loft to create a light storage area. The existing roof lay out is a truss style with 4x2 joists the house is aprox 5 years old Im going to cross baton the joists with 4 x 2 cls as not to...

Hi Ive bought a trailer with overun brakes, everytime i reverse the brakes lock up on the trailer. I cant find any where to lock the brakes off when reversing drives fine when moving forward. Ive attached some photos the only thing I can think of is if you cant lock it off when reversing the...

Hi would a range cooker be notifiable if nothing has been changed other than the cooker? still the same 6mm cable still the same mcb switch etc

Hi Ive got a renault master van lwb in white 54 plate 3000cc that has today failed the mot. The garage want over a £1000 for the work so I want to try and keep the costs down as best as possible so I want to source the parts myself can anybody help me out on what I need so I can order them...

does £260 including materials sound reasonable or expensive to fit 4 double sockets to a livingroom including channeling brick walls out and running cables under a void in a floor?

Hi can you tell me if a 17th edition qualified electrician who doesnt have test and inspection can test the circuits before fitting a new consumer unit to see if the existing wiring is upto standard or needs replacing also? it will all be notified through building control.