Recent content by Gaz the Sparky

Hi I’m sure it’s and easy answer but I would like some clarity from someone in the know. My bathroom and en-suite sinks were plumbed into a horizontal run of soil pipe going to the wc. Each one was bossed into the horizontal run with strap on bosses. I am renewing the soil pipe under the floor...

Thats great thank you for the replies. I had a feeling that this would be the case that the horizontal is stopping the roof from spreading. I just wanted to check if this was something that could have been altered. I will go ahead and not cut any out and instead install the hatch parallel to the...

Hi Just looking for a bit of info/advice It’s a 15 year old house with the standard triangle roof trusses I currently have a small plastic loft hatch on the landing. I am looking to get one of the larger openings with the wooden folding steps. The opening is roughly the width of the loft...

The original thermostats did come with the usb cable and plug in the box but nest changed that 6/12 months ago. They took it out of the thermostat box and now include the power adapter and plug in the box when you purchase the nest stand

I get that, I haven’t set up the petition a fellow tradesperson has. I don’t know the guy personally but do follow him on Instagram so thought I would help get a few signitures. We can at least try and make a change but likely just accept the fact that some criminals will just take what they want.

I guess the old electrician isn’t around anymore lol I probably should change my signature I wrote it a long time ago lol

Hi Mods I hope that this doesn’t contravene any forum rules and I’m not selling or promoting anything for myself. I have put it in the electrical section as I’m an electrician but would be grateful if you could share it forum wide There is a growing problem with tradesmans vans being broken...

Did you install the hive inplace of your thermostat ? If so you still have your oringinal time clock connected in line with the hive. This means that the time clock needs to be on for the hive to work. If the time clock is off you won’t get any control on the hive and it’s pointless having the...

I would get an electrician in to fit the Tado for you!!! You honestly don’t seem to understand how a thermostat works and wired The yellow wire is in fact connected to the boiler / wiring centre As you currently have it you have connected the Tado up completely wrong and connected a neutral...

Most customers are not particularly fussed by it. They pay the invoice once happy and as soon as the money hits the bank they get an email with a copy of the certificate or if they ask a printed copy is posted to them for there records. If it’s a standoff I’ve never had that then I would do as...

I run my business how I feel fit. It has helped me on a few occasions get the monies I am owed. Had a couple of customers who had work done on extensions with building control involved. I had part payments along the way but the last invoice was ignored. Phoned and emailed sent letters and was...

Just a side note but a lot of sparks including myself don’t provide the certificates until the invoice has been paid. All my quotations state in the terms and conditions that all certification will be provided once receipt of full payment.

I’m further on and now replaced the old soil pipe with new connections to suit the new toilet layouts One question I do have and think I know the answer but just thought I would check. The soil pipe straight goes up into the loft and through a tile vent. This was boxed in I’m the bathroom...

Another picture of the front of the property

It might sound silly but just wanted to check before I go ahead and paint over this pebble dash. It’s the loose white stones with white rendered behind. As soon as you look at it the white stones drop off. The white render has become dirty and I want to freshen up the Front of the house by...