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    Light Fitting over Shower

    I am currently renovating a bathroom and have installed a larger shower cubicle than was there before. The result is that one of the light fittings is now partially over the enclosure, which seems a bit dodgy. As far as I see it I have 3 options: 1. Downgrade the lighting to 12v - pain...
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    Fittings on Thermostatic Mixer Valve

    I feel a bit thick having bought a very expensive valve..... I have a Hansgrohe ibox universal valve for my new shower. The inlet/outlet ports look like they can either be 22mm or 15mm fittings (there are reducing nuts supplied for the latter). In either case, there is an internal thread to...
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    Waterproof Wallboards in a Shower

    Has anyone used waterproof wallboards in a shower cubicle as an alternative to tiling? There is a brand on the market called Mermaid which is 9mm ply covered with a plastic coating (in various designs). Apparently, you 'simply' slot the boards together, fix and seal. No need for messy /...
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    Kickback in CH System

    Last year, we had a new Potterton Suprima fitted, and the system converted from gravity to pressurised. Since then we have had problems with a loud bang/kickback in either the flow or return whenever the room thermostat switched off (boiler shut down). The person who fitted suggested opening...
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    Adding sockets to a ring

    I need some additional sockets for my ever-growing home entertainment system. I reckon I need about 6-8 sockets in total. Instead of using trailing-leads from the existing double socket, is it OK to fit say 2 or 3 extra double wall sockets in to the ring at that point? I understand I do not want...
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