Recent content by hedgehog144

Thanks for the additional info CountryFan. I'll put a double check valve in the pipework just before the dishwasher valve. Happy to spend a fiver for my own peace of mind that the protection will be there. Assuming all goes well I'll have a 15mm equal tee with bottom connection to the supply...

Ideal, thanks for confirming!

Thanks for your reply. I had read online, a "how to install a dishwasher" page and other forum posts, that a non-return valve (also seems to be called a double check valve e.g. Flomasta Double Check Valve) should be fitted to the cold water supply to prevent backflow of dirty water from the...

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I'm hoping to fit a new dishwasher this week and looking underneath the sink (images attached) think I'll need to add a new connection to the cold water supply. Can anyone advise the easiest way to do this? I've seen lots of posts about splitting supply where there is a washing machine already...

Hi Today I have been investigating some damp plasterwork in our 1920s semi-detached house. We have what looks like a uPVC front door fitted by an owner before us and on peeling back the PVC surround I can see a rotten piece of wood on either side of the door frame (bottom right of the attached...

That's brilliant, thanks for the pointer re. a neutral wire and thank you ercicmark for a really in depth guide, much appreciated! We have the same problem being based in Scotland, she's a bit hit or miss :LOL: Thanks again

Thanks for all the replies (y) Mottie, would like to avoid running new cable as (as far as I can see) would involve repairing a chase. Ericmarc, thanks for these suggestions, I had seen smart bulbs etc being referenced in similar threads but hadn't thought of using a smart switch. Will...

Hi Apologies if this has been answered before, I have found some similar threads but nothing that applies exactly to my circumstances. At the moment we have a small upstairs hall, stairs and small downstairs hall. The upstairs and downstairs halls each have a single light fixture. Downstairs...

Thanks for the advice. I think I will go ahead with adding new cross battens and plasterboard. I think I will use a T bracket screwed into the top of the new and old timbers to secure the new battens as I can't properly access the existing frame. Good tip on the timber prop, that sounds ideal...

Hi Looking for advice on how to deal with the large space above the stairs in our house (Victorian). The stairs were previously wallpapered so have stripped this away to find a false ceiling above the staircase; this was a sheet of plywood tacked to a frame (1.0 x 1.9m with a single...