Recent content by Dandyman

Okay, thanks. The chimney was professionally swept prior to the fire being installed and the installation was carried out by a registered gas fitter who performed a smoke test if I remember correctly. Are you saying I would need it checked again after repairing the hole?... It's only an inch...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'd rather not go to the expense and hassle of having a flue liner installed; if it came to that, I think I'd just prefer not to use my fire. Would sealing it with fire cement not be sufficient then? The crack is only a hairline crack and looking at the gap...

Hi all, Whilst floor boarding my loft, I noticed that a couple of bricks were loose on the chimney breast in there. I thought it would be best to remove them completely, clean it up and cement them back in, rather than just re point them, mainly because I was worried of fumes escaping from...

It will be what he has advised, as well as the friendly advice I have received on here. It was my "very real" electrician friend who advised me I'd need a type B MCB by the way. I think this thread is getting out of hand now. As electricians, you all know that what I intend to do is a simple...

It's not really lying is it, if I do the prep work and he goes over it thoroughly, checking all connections, making any additional corrections where neccesary? Don't some electricians have little sidekicks called "electricians mates"?

Lol - why is it that, on whatever type of internet forum, be it music, gaming or DIY etc, there are always forum regulars that love a good argument and are always sceptical of what other members claim?! Why would I need to lie about having an electrician friend? Would a huge crowd of angry...

I need to ask because I like to be sure and, when I am sure, the physical task involved with wiring is easy. I wanted clarification from this site, that my intentions were possible, before hassling my friend. I may not be qualified to open up a CU, but I'm smart enough to make sure all...

I was merely suggesting to do the wiring myself, the easy part, using advice given on here - let's not forget this is a DIY forum. I would then get my friend (yes he does exist, can't imagine why I would need to lie) to test it all before the circuit is used, thus speeding up the process.

Thanks for your response, riveralt. The circuit is already RCD protected and the house was completely rewired 5 years ago so I would think the earthing system does meet current standards. The circuit was wired for the shower 5 years ago, professionally, so apart from swapping out the...

My electrician cannot fit me in for a number of weeks so I'm thinking of doing this myself via the junction box method. I know I'm not an electrician but I'm quite DIY savvy and have wired electrical sockets in the past etc, also, most of the wiring is already there, it's just a case of...

Thanks guys. I think I'd feel better going with the CU option but I'll call my electrician friend tomorrow and see what route he feels is best. Thanks.

Thanks for your replies. The cable looks to be 10mm. Having done some research online, a popular option seems to be installing a garage CU in the loft? Is this necessary? Also, am I able to install two sockets or just one?

Hi, I would like to put one, maybe two sockets in my loft. We used to have an electric shower in the bathroom but have since changed to a mixer shower. The cabling is still there, going into the pull-cord switch on the bathroom ceiling; it is on an independent 40 amp radial circuit. Can...