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Many thanks for your help, all. Much appreciated. Paul.

Sorry, the 32A MCB is in the CU in the house, not the garage. The CU was replaced a couple of years ago so all is RCD protected. There is an old cartridge type CU in the garage. Not sure what this is rated at without looking. Load wise, the only two things in the garage is one strip light and...

Hi all, I've got power running to the garage but the previous owner achieved this by running 6mm T&E direct from the CU at the front of the house, under the floorboards of the first floor, out the back of the house and along some fence panels in conduit, to the garage. The conduit is screwed...

Don't worry, I coped by using a thing called tact. I basically said that I'd prefer him not to use PVA and asked if it was okay for me to pick him some BAL primer up before work so he can use that. He was completely fine with it. Amazing what a little communication can do. I don't think...

I know, mate, but it's more of a question about how to approach the plumber about his methods. As I said, I've posted this in the tilers section but that's, generally, a less busy forum and I'm in need of a pretty urgent response. I was hoping a plumber/tiler in here could help...

Hi guys, Sorry for the double post (I've posted in tiling too) but it's rather urgent and I'm in need of some pretty quick advice... I've got a a couple of guys in at the minute, who were recommended to me by a neighbour, that are doing my bathroom. So far they have completely stripped...

Hi guys, I've got a a couple of guys in at the minute, who were recommended to me by a neighbour, that are doing my bathroom. So far they have completely stripped the bathroom and have the new bath in, ply down on the floor for tiling, and patched up the walls. Aqua panel has been fitted...

Thanks for your reply, David. Unfortunately it's a flat room so no roofspace available, otherwise I would opt for an in-line fan like the one you posted. I've decided not go with the humidistat as I get the feeling that it will just stay on permanently when it's raining, etc. I'll get the...

Hi all, I have a small bathroom (with shower over bath) measuring about 7m3. It currently doesn't have an extractor fan so I want to get one fitted when I come to do the bathroom in the next week or two. Any recommendations to brand/model? I've used the calculator on tlc direct and it...

I did have a look at the DT90E. It's not far off the same price so I'll do as advised - get the cover off and post details on current wiring configuration. Many thanks, Paul.

Afternoon all, I currently have this same room thermostat (picture borrowed from another website): and would like to change it, purely for cosmetic reasons, to a Honeywell T6360B. Two questions before I go ahead and order one... 1. Is it straight forward swap, like for like? Do...

Thanks, woody. I'll take your previous suggestion then of making sure that they build a stud wall straight off the slab on that side of the extension, requiring no footings to be dug. I'm going to insist on insurance as well. I have a feeling that tonight's conversation could get a little heated...

Hi all, I posted last week about my next door neighbour who wants to build a single-storey extension and attach it to our two-storey extension. I am speaking with their builder tonight about the plans but I recall him saying on the phone that he wants to dig footings next to ours, and that...

I've just spoken to my local planning and building control departments and their response is; PWA, read it and decide yourself/get legal advise. The extension is going to happen regardless. The type of house ours is, I really don't think it'll affect the value at all. How I see it...

Thanks, all. Am I wrong in thinking that any footings have to take up to a two storey extension just in case they decided to go upwards as well at a later date? The builder does plan on footings right next to our extension so I don't think a stud wall on the slab has crossed his mind. If he...

I was hoping that somebody was going to tell me not to be so stupid and just let them do it, making my life easier. Thanks all for your honest answers. When our extension was built our man-hole cover was sealed and permission was given to allow us access to our sewerage pipe from the...

Thanks for your replies. I think the issue comes down to money. If they tie into our existing wall they can afford to have the extension built, otherwise I think it's a no-go for them. I also don't want to get into a dispute over it as I can't be doing with any hostility over this (we see...

Hi all, We have a two storey extension at the back of our house that's been there for 30 or so years. The next door neighbour wants to build a single storey extension. I've just spoken to their builder and he's explained that they plan to use our existing exterior wall as their exterior wall...