Recent content by derwentmax

Well, it does heat up nicely.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, cap ends are temp... they are hot and cold supply - not part of the heating.

Hi all, There is a loop of 22mm (or possibly 1') pipe with a drain cock on it in my bathroom which is part of my CH system (see photos). Is this loop required as it is the highest point of the CH system, or would I be able to shorten it down to nearer the floor? I was hoping it was only...

TWO HUNDRED QUID!!! TWO HUNDRED!!! Just to inspect?! I have a feeling the council would be surprised if I did request the inspection, if its going to cost that much! Would it cost me that much for a sparky to do the work?

Thank you both. So is this the soloution as I understand it?: Is this correct and legal?

Many thanks for the quick reply Chri5! Yes the main socket is run from a main ring circuit fused at 30A at the board. For the spur feed from the socket, I used standard 2 core and earth cable that one would find between sockets. The microwave is 750W. There are only two strip lights...

I have just bought a fitted microwave and would like to fit a socket into the same kitchen unit to make it neat. Previously I installed some under cupboard lights supplied by a double socket via a fused spur. Can I install a new single socket from the existing double socket using the spur...