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The latest boiler problem to develop on my potterton performa 28i is that it requires resetting but there doesnt seem to be a pattern to the amount of times it requires re-setting. The boiler has never had to be reset in the past. During last week there were three mornings when the boiler had...

Hi, I had to drain down my system yesterday to remove a rad. When I re-filled the system the boiler would not fire up. The fan neon light was flashing - (fault guide says problem with air pressure switch). I opened up boiler to find the band clamping the fan outet elbow to the flue had...

Hi, I have run two armoured cables between a new detached garage and the house. I would like to know the correct terminal boxes/glands to use to route the cable through the house wall. Do you use water proof boxes on the outside and then strip away the armour and only route the cable through...

Hi, I am having a detached garage built and I want to run a cold water pipe and CH feed and Return to the garage through an underground trench. The trench is around 4m long between the house and garage. I have dug down around 3 to 4 foot deep and plan to run the pipes inside some brown soil...

Hi, I am trying to track down a transfer switch so I can connect my generator to my house supply. I have been searching on the net but havent found my options. The only one i can find is a briggs and stratton with a 13 pin plug socket on it. Its quite large and I dont really want it to be tht...

Hi, I want to check my HW diaphram is ok as the taps have to be on full before the boliler kicks in. Can you tell me what I have to do before I can remove the cover to check it - drain down sequence etc. I have changed this in the past but cant remember the sequence of events.

Hi, I have two banks of low voltage spots. Each bank of the kitchen/diner has - 10 spots each with a 50w bulb on its own switch. Total of 500 watts each bank I would like to now if there is a twin dimmer switch available that can cope with this or do I have to reduce the bulds to 30w...

Hi, I am replacing a floor and some joists as they have had woodworm in places - I plan to remove all traces of wood and sweep out the sub floor - Is there a spray that you can get to spray any remaining joists to ensure the worm is killed off? Thanks in advance

Hi, My consumer unit is currently over our back door. Next to the back door is downstairs toliet/sink room. I want remove the back door and block up the opening and replace it with a window. I would then remove the wall and turn the door to the toliet around so the downstairs toliet takes the...

Hi, I have a shower tray in the main bathroom which is on adjustable legs with a skirt covering the void. I am about to install a shower tray in an ensuite and really would like to have the tray on the floor rather than having to step up into the shower. Obvously you need to get to the...

Hi, I am having a forth bedroom/kitchen extension built and its got the plumbing stage of the build. I am having a galley style kitchen with two straight runs each side of units. I have to take the CW main up the one wall in the corner over the ceiling and back down to the sink area I also...

Hi, Does it matter which side the feed is connected to on a radiator. I assume that the thermostat valve is always fitted on the feed side is this correct or doesn't it matter.

Hi, I have changed a load of of piping today with loads of new joints but have suffered with one leaking when I turn the ch heating on. Its a 22mm tee joint - i thought I had held the blow torch on long enough as I could see solder but its leaked. I drained down the system and then tried to...

Hi, I have had a kitchen/bedroom extension built and I am just get prices for the plumbing work. I have been asked by my plumber if I want copper or plastic pipe - which is the best and which is the most expensive - I assume copper?. I want the CH extended into the new bedroom/ensuite and the...

Hi, I have had an LG tumble dryer for two years and as soon as its out of warranty by days it breaks down. The dryer switches on as normal - select cycle etc and then press start. - the dryer buzzes and the motor moves very slightly one way and then the other and then nothing. I have took...

Hi, I want to install some french doors into an new extension and have them open outwards onto the side walls so they would have to open 180 degrees. The window firm sdaid they could do this but would potentially mean the frame not covering the cavity gap fully and the this would have to be...

Hi, I am building a forth bedroom extension with a pitched roof joining onto the existing roof. The current loft space is boarded and not tall enough to stand up in. My question is can I install a roof window and make a frame work down into the bedroom below, plaster board the frame work...

Hi, Can you get French doors that you can open slightly like you can with windows. We are having french doors in a new kitchen extension but there wont be any other windows to open so I want to be able to open the french doors slightly for ventilation. The doors will have trickle vents but we...

Hi I am building a new garage/utility room which is going to be used really as a play room. The garage is going to be insulated as much as possible - I would like to connect it to the house central heating system - is there an issue in running CH pipes pipes underground from the main house to a...

Hi I am about to order some new french doors and want the cill on the inside to be flush with the floor (or as close as possible). I dont want a large return that you have to step over. Is this achieved by having a special cill?