Recent content by DiamondBeezer

Thanks for the paving slab on the shed floor suggestions - hadn't thought of that. However the existing patio area has a bit of a slope on it so I'm shimming up the timber bearers to level things up. So, I still need some advice on drilling through paving slabs with a 6mm masonry bit in an SDS...

My understanding is that these concrete screws work by cutting a thread into the concrete slab, and hence are meant to not burst the slab like an expanding anchor would do. Cheers Ian

Haha - not quite, though quite close to the 'badlands' It's one of those little plastic Keter sheds, so I want to stop it blowing away! Ian

Hi This weekend I'll be fixing some timber bearers onto an existing patio area prior to building a 6' x 4' garden shed. I'll be using 6mm DeWalt Hex Head Blue-Tip Concrete Screwbolts for the first time and these obviously need a pilot hole through the slabs first. I read conflicting advice on...

Hi As the title says the ECO button on my Worcester Greenline CDi lights when pressed for a few seconds, but goes out sometime later. I've not sat and watched or timed how long it stays lit for, but generally if I check within a few hours, it will have gone out. I think I've only once stay lit...

Thanks sparkymarka and secureiam Lesson learned, albeit expensively! Our system seems fairly simple. One zone and PIR upstairs on landing. 3 PIRs and zones downstairs in hall, lounge and walkway to back door. Neither front or back door has a contact sensor, just relies on movement being...

Hi sparkymarka Thanks for the quick reply, even if it doesn't sound like good news! Any recommendations of a suitable panel to aim for? I'm 'OK' with DIY stuff, but am I better using a recognised installer for this? Thanks Ian

Hi Issues with our Accenta 8 burglar alarm. Power cut a couple of weeks ago set the unset external alarm off. Entering the code to the remote keypad silenced it, but the keypad was then disabled and the tamper light was lit. Researched loads of forums like this one and it seemed a good first...

Hi My combi shower mixer has suddenly started to only run tepid. Central heating is fine and hot water in sinks is piping hot, so I'm ruling out the boiler. I've called a plumber who says it probably needs a new cartridge. Unfortunately I can't find any indication of the make or model of the...