Recent content by Chin85

Hello wise forum I am needing to replace our concealed wall mounted shower thermostat / mixer. It has two dials, one to turn the shower on and off and the other to adjust the water temperature. If I was to buy a replacement are they fairly straight forward to replace, or do I need the expert...

Thanks so much, this is really helpful.

Hello all, hope everyone is well I am wanting to replace the silicone (?) that the builders used to finish our patio doors where it meets the floor. As you can see the workmanship is pretty poor and there are some bits that are flaking away. I have a couple of questions where I need some help...

Good points, thanks!

hello all my builders finished our drainage but didn't put lids on the inspection chambers... i researched and found a lid online, but was surprised to see it didnt come with a sealant ring inside. I contacted the seller who said this type just sits on top of the chamber and is held down by...

Yeh thanks. 100% easier on the ground, just a dog to get back up 2.5m high again!

Sorry yes to clarify, one of the horizontal posts is too long causing the vertical post to stand at a slant. I need to cut 2cm off the horizontal post. Thanns

Hello all, hoping for some advice. I have built the attached pergola using 6x6inch fence posts. Unfortunately one of the upper posts is ever so slightly too long and is pushing the vertical post out so it’s not sitting straight. I probably need to take 2cm off it. However, they are bloody...

So you’d butt the boards up against the sill (side by side) rather than trying to go on top?

Thanks Mike DPC sits under the door sill Can boards lay directly on top? Is that how it’s done?

Hello wise forum You have helped me lots up till this point so hopefully this will continue. I’ve been tasked with laying composite decking in our garden, which will be flush up to our bi-fold doors. The Mrs wants the decking boards to sit on top of the door sill. Is this possible? Do I need...

Hello all Just wanted to say thanks for the replies. It’s now working - there must have been a faulty connector block as I replaced them all and it came to life! Thanks for the help

Six led bulbs in, none are working

Thanks - everything is back on - the light isn’t working

Hi all Please can someone help me replace a looped ceiling rose? The wiring currently looks like this (ceiling rose image). I am replacing it with a new fitting which just has a LIVE and NEUTRAL I spoke to my electrician who told me: - all the reds in the middle go into a connector block -...