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hi wife wants to change the electric cooker for a gas one. and replace the gas hob with an induction hob. will the existing cable be ok. it is run in 6mm over about 10 metres, most of that runs from the cu (32a mcb) under the floor and is clipped to the beams then runs up the wall...

hi problem with c24 when i turn the ch on the boiler does not fire even on overide, but if we open the hw tap the boiler fires but the ch flow pipe below the boiler starts to get hot. removed the diverter motor and operated the pin manually, again opening the hw tap the boiler fires and the hw...

hi scooteruk did you manage to do this in situ without stripping the hydroblock out. i have the same problem as you had. thanks

hi the tiles are 330mm x 200mm x 8mm thick pilkingtons cream mosiac

hi anybody tell me what the average thickness tile adhesive will be after tiles are fixed. i am trying to work out the amount the shower pipework needs to protrude through. i am fitting a triton umbra shower and using the offset connectors when these are connected onto the mixer valve the...

hi not got round to removing the mechanism and lubricating the multilock yet. going to do it this week, but one thing i need to know, is there anything special in removing/reinstalling split spindle. how is it held in door etc. thanks

hi cylinder slides in no problem will have to remove the mechanism like you said and check no swarf or whatever is restricting it and lubricate it. thanks

hi when i replaced the multi point lock i changed the old one to one that has a split spindle. would that make any difference. also if i open the door and then set the hooks and bolts, so there should be no restraint on the mechanism and then try and lock the door, it still is hard to turn the...

hi handyhands i have tried what you said, lifting the handle whilst locking. still the same. i removed the cylinder to check it's operation out of the door. it is smooth. do you think that the hooks are not opening fully, so not allowing the cam to turn easily. i take it that all cams are...

hi i have replaced the multi point lock on my upvc door. everything is ok engaging the multi point hooks and bolts but when locking the with the key as the cam reaches the top it is takes a bit of effort to go over to lock or unlock. when the old system was on the locking with the key it...