Recent content by grettonman

I intend building a fireplace out of stone in my kitchen. Will the concrete slab be strong to support it. The supporting wall be 245 mm wide and 500 mm front to back and 2000mm high. The two piers support a pair of 1200 mm by 245 mm lintels with a keystone in the middle.

I have kitchen with UFH with a 65mm screed on top of it. Can I build a partition wall on it and /or place an aga cooker on it ?

I am looking for a product like Aco Raindrain that can accomodate 90 degree joins with cast iron gratings. Any suggestion would be gratefully appreciated

Is there any off the shelf products available to control 4 underfloor heating circuits and 1 radiator circuit ?

Can I use Celotex between the joists as insulation. What thickness would I need for current Building Regs ?

Can I install more than one of these units on my BT land line ? Or is there another solution ?

I am in midst of installing a new central heating system. It will be the underfloor variety downstairs from Polypipe with radiators upstairs. What is the best programmable room thermostat to control the upstairs heating

When i go to my electrical wholesaler what do I ask for exactly

I am controlling my outside lights withone of the above. The instructions do not recommend compact fluorescent lamps. Is there any way I can use CFL's ?

We live in a 100 year cottage which we are currently renovating. As part of this process we have opened the bricked up chimneys up so we can install a multi flu stove. Having opened the chimney up there is no throat in situation. If I am installing a flu pipe to a register plate do I need to...

the timeswitch box was sealed and the photo electric switch currently works the outside lights

got a job lot for £10 :lol: :D

I allready have the pho electric cell and timeswitch. I was just checking it was allright to use them together

I was going to use the phot elctrical switch mounted outside to switch my outside lights on withing the time span set on the time switch

Can the above, specifically item 5733s, be used in conjunction with a photo electric cell