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    Pipes through joists.

    for what its worth dont elongate, you,ll take strength out of the joist, and it will be harder work! just drill 2 x 20mm holes 3 x the diameter apart.
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    Increasing cold water storage in loft

    cheers bacho its been bugging me for days, could,nt get this image out of my head of the second tank filling up and overflowing because of no ballcock, of course... :oops: water level will rise in line with first tank, cant believe what a **** i am Thanks
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    Pipes through joists.

    Try this link all u need to know :) http://www.zurich.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/98C95CE7-4EEC-4C76-A0FF-0C6B2CD53EED/0/NotchingDrilling107780A02.pdf
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    Increasing cold water storage in loft

    Thanks for the reply guys, Am i right in thinking the new tank will take the mains feed & ballcock and the second (existing) will have the draw offs (allready in place). I then join the two at low level with 28mm pipework. How do i control the level of water in the second tank, do i fit a...
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    Increasing cold water storage in loft

    Hi all Intending to fit a pump assisted Mixer shower valve, upon reading the MIs I see that my cold water tank in the loft needs to be at least 50 gallons capacity, Upon inspection I only have a 25 Gallon :cry: I have limited space thanks to modern day trusses! And cannot get a 50 gall in...
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    New Garage Electrics

    Sorry can,t resist this one, Seahawk is not only a leading authority on electrical matters but it seems he is also an expert on criminal law!!!!! Commiting a criminal offence does not always mean it is an arrestable offence :wink: Insulated handcuffs! now thats an idea.
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    adding consumer units

    Your a very brave man for two reasons 1. Even attempt what you propose to do :shock: 2. To post a question like that!!!!!! I,m not an electrician but these guys are, and the majority are the dogs ********, they know there stuff so dont be offended when you read some of the replies...
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    need to change programmer

    thanx for that slippy, works out at around £36.00, just as a note of interest I found out that The Plumb Centre (recommended by danfoss) still sock the old mechanical 24 hr job £50.00 :?
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    overheating shower isolating switch

    Thanks for your comments crafty, I went to my local screwfix trade counter this morning and bought one of those 50amp ceiling switches from crabtree, "what a beast" that will do the job just nicely, two large seperate cable access holes pre formed in the base to keep cables apart, good solid...
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    need to change programmer

    Thanks chaps for your quick advice, sorry did,nt even consider getting in touch with randall/danfoss, supose you just assume that the majority of organisations are unhelpful! I was wrong, the guy there was very helpful and advised on the danfoss FP715 which also comes with a conversion chart...
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    need to change programmer

    hi all Got a basic ch/hw vented and pumped system not a combi. with a 3 port motorised valve. Need to change an old randall 3020p mk3 dial type programmer, are there any out there that assist in the change over, ie existing wiring, what goes where etc to the new programmer?. Is it ok to go...
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    overheating shower isolating switch

    Just read the majority of posts and replies regarding overheating shower switches. I,ve got a triton bewitch 10.5kw unit, supplied by 10mm T&E over a run of 10mtrs clipped to joists avoiding any insulation material. At the CU it is protected by a 50amp mcb on rcd side. The supply terminated...
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    RCD didnt trip!

    Thanks guys for your detailed replies I now understand. I,ll let her use the lawnmower next ! :D
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    RCD didnt trip!

    Hi all Please help, got a nice new split load rcd protected cu. Over the weekend my wife was using the dreaded hedge trimmers and cut through the cable, bit of a spark but she was ok, my main concern is that the rcd side of the board didnt cut the juice! all the sockets are on the protected...
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    Aqualisa quartz pumped shower

    how do u measure your flow rate? I,VE just bought an aqualisa 700 and had the same query as the original poster, also I intend to pump feed the unit but my pipe runs are only 15mm, aqualise recommend 22mm under normal conditions ie without pump, do you think 15mm will be ok? havent got the pump...
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    insulating a solid wall

    Thanks Mr winston sorry to have scared ya with the blockwork!, you are correct regarding steels! You are also correct when you assume the 3x2 is to butt upto the blockwork, and infilled with 75mm insulation, i agree with you about the vertical dpc, rather than membrane. in truth its not...
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    insulating a solid wall

    hi all, can anyone help, Had a two storey extension shell built (over garage), the main side wall to the extension has come straight up off the garage wall which is 4" block with facing brick (no cavity). In order to comply with reqs plans show the following spec, Breather membrane to...
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    Halogen downlighters - low voltage or mains?

    boyesey, If you,ve got rooms above, you may want to consider fitting "top hats" over your light fitting, these are designed to allow the heat from the halogen (which gets very hot) to escape, but also in the event of fire will close down over the aperture you,ve made in the plasterboard thus...
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    6mm shower cable

    Gonna have to make a mess then :cry: thanks chaps, Ban I didnt want to bore ya with more part P stuff, having read your postings I know how ya feel. However, if your interested i,ll have to explain the whole story, are you sitting comfortable? March 2004 plans for a two storey kitchen &...
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    6mm shower cable

    Don, t start me off on part p after the phone call I made today to my LABC! Thanks anyway, Lectrician, sorry mate should have said earlier, the showers offset from the cupboard side thats why the cables buried, going straight thru aint an option, I,m still scratching my chin though :?
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