Recent content by cstokes

Hi all, After having just removed my kitchen sink I found the following (please let image link work!!!)... Originally I could only see the newer stop cock so was going to attach the main earth bonding to the mains pipe side of it. Now I find the original earth wire attached to the...

Thanks for you replies. The reason I'm asking is that I am installing a seperate oven and hob. The control unit will be positioned between them. Where the oven is wired it isnt a problem as its about the same level as the cu. My problem is with the hob wiring, as I need to go down and then...

I've been reading various web pages and pdf docs on regulations governing sinking wires into plaster walls and am a little confused so wonder if I can clarify some points with the guru's on this site :D I may be completely wrong with the following but here goes : If a cable run is...

My borough (Tonbridge & Malling) charges £75 + VAT for an application for work. This includes an inspection and then testing when its finished. It seems the borough uses contrators to come out and do the inspection/testing and I assume they are certified electricians. Do the regulations only...

Thanks for that mapj1. Any idea how much the inspection would cost, do they do a one off inspection at the end or in stages?

Hi, I'm putting in a buillt in oven and seperate hob and will have the cooker control unit (with a socket) situated in between, so will run seperate wires to each. The positioning means that the cooker control unit will situated above worktop. Are there any regulations controlling how high the...

I've solved the problem! I found on the out pipe of my central heating system something that I think is a no-return valve. It had completely siezed causing a blockage. I'm hoping you guys can help as I'm a bit confused as to why it is there in the first place. It was situated just above the gate...

I' still taking in all you wrote :? The water only goes into the header tank when the pump is turned on, after 5 or 10 seconds the flow finshes. It does come into the tank from both the downpipe and the overflow pipe. Would this still fit into your theory?

Ok, I put a heating restorer into the header tank last night. I did notice the header tank was quite murky, which surprised me as I'd drained the system recently. After putting the restorer into the tank the central heating was turned on and I noticed a lot of dirty water coming out of the...

Yes, when I turn the central heating off there is a large gurgling sound and the radiators heat up, as if some sort of pressure is being relieved, although that is omplete supposition on my part :!: :!: :!: I'm going to put in a restorer and hope that dislodges any blockage if thats what I...

I had problems in the uk getting hold of them but I only went to B&Q and homebase, here's a possibility though... http://www.plumbworld.co.uk/0-118

I wish it was that simple but I dont have a bypass. The out pipe taking the fresh hot water seems to do a good job, its just when it gets in the radiator it doesnt really like leaving via the return pipe even when all radiators are closed and just the closest one to the boiler is fully open :(...

thanks very much for all your replies kevplumb but could you just explain in a little more detail that last post of yours as all I have visions of is having to put a new ceiling in my living room :shock:

Did you close the isolator valves when changing the pump?

"is the system full of water" Yes, it was drained completely today and refilled until water escaped from all of the radiator bleed valves which I take as meaning the system is full of water. "is the system vented" Obviously I'm sounding really amateurish but what does this actually...