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doh, i just saw that explanation further up in the thread as well... thanks joe... I think Im gonna remove the connection between the batteries that I put in as the hold off seems to pass the 12V and just wrap that old mains wire up so ...... once the storm passes tomorrow ill go back...

Hey folks, Ok I got the old box off and got the new box mounted. A couple of problems though The box I took off had its own mains supply as it was one of those spinning claxon type things. It almost crumbed under the pliers as it was so rusty. So there were 7 wires going to it live...

Thanks for the detailed reply, the control panel is an optima 6 zone and ive found the rcd that isolates it so it would seem its fairly straightforward. Im amazed at the size of the bell boxes that are for sale now. Seems like they dont even do bellboxes the size of the things thats...

Hi folks, Im currently getting the outside of my house painted and as a result have begun to think about replacing the existing alarm bell box that is on the side of my house. It is almost falling off and has created a rusty streak down the wall as it is almost completely falling apart. It...

yeah that factored into my thoughts.... When people were trying to sell me the boiler for 10-15 or even 20% more than I knew it was available, it just didnt feel right...

many thanks all, Just placed the order for 2 x (25mm x 8 x 4) WBP for for floor and 3 x (12.5mm x 8 x4) MR plasterboard for walls... will use a piece of the 11mm ply I remove from the shower area to patch the hole I made elsewhere... see, I do listen to advice ;-P Paula

Thanks gaz, So at the risk of labouring the point i need: BAL Bond SBR (sealing the underside of the floor) BAL Single Part Fastflex (adhesive for the floor tiles) BAL Mosaic-Fix (adhesive for the wall tiles) BAL WP1 Tanking kit (tanking the walls...

Hi folks, Ended up buying a Grant vortex pro combi 36kw (VTXCOMBI36) with a standard flue (EZ200) http://www.discountedheating.co.uk/shop/acatalog/Grant_Vortex_36_HE_Combi_Oil_Boiler.html Got them for a good price as well £2163 inc vat.... So I was wondering... Im paying a local...

Hi folks, Ive decided against buying aquapanel..... mostly because its such a nightmare to get it bought and delivered without paying through the nose for delivery after youve waited 4 weeks for them to buy it in.... grrr .... so Im just going to use 15mm wbp in the shower area and tank the...

A good test would be to bring the tv down from the bedroom, sit it next to the txer and see if the fault persists. If it does then its a function of the new sky box, if it doesnt its a function of the combination of the new box and transmission path. Microwave ovens, cordless phones and...

Thanks Richard, And while I remember the joists are 250 deep and 40 across.. Paula

Its a terrible slog but im getting there slowly but surely. Good job Im not in a hurry :-)

im on the total opposite side of kilmarnock up by galston. Will have a word with some of the smaller BM in kilmarnock. thanks, Paula