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    Shower Cable

    I was going to use a 10mm cable but when I Googled it most said that above 10KW you had to use a 16mm cable. Is a 10mm cable OK? I'm not using a pullcord switch. Instead using a MK LOGIC PLUS 50A 2-GANG DP CONTROL SWITCH WHITE WITH NEON (15973) from Screwfix, fitted outside the bathroom.
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    Shower Cable

    Hi, I'm connecting a 10.5KW Triton electric shower; 45mA MCB. The cable is 16mm, found one at Screwfix and one at Toolstation Screwfix: PRYSMIAN 6943X BLACK 3-CORE 16MM² ARMOURED CABLE 25M DRUM (93861)...
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    MCB Size?

    Hi, Many thanks for all the great advice. Some of the electric cookers say that they need to be hardwired in by an electrician, I assume they don't come with a plug. The bloke in the shop mentioned that unless I get the MCB sorted beforehand they won't install it. Is it normal for them to...
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    MCB Size?

    Hi, I've got a gas cooker that's connected to a standard 32A MCB in the junction box. I'd like to replace it with a fully electric standalone cooker. I've been told that I should get the connection rewired and a 45A or 60A MCB put in. I've not picked a cooker but most from Currys and AO are...
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    Super Strength Glue

    Thanks, I did think of a having a long baton but just don't want to use screws.
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    Super Strength Glue

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a really strong glue to attach bits of wood (1 inch cube) along the top of a pvc window frame. Once dry I want to screw some curtain supports onto the wood to hang a curtain rail. I've tried various self adhesive tape, superglue and epoxy glue but nothing's working...
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    Heating Coming On

    Hi, With the weather getting a bit warmer and gas prices going up I turned off my central heating. But whenever the hot water comes on the rads get warm. I'm got a traditional Vaillant ThermoCompact boiler with mechanical controls on the front of the boiler. I've turned off the heating knob...
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    iPad Sign-in

    Hello, Is there a way to implement Active Directory (hosted on a Microsoft server) sign-in on an iPad like you do on a PC or laptop? Cheers,
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    Electric CH and DHW

    Anybody know where online I can find a diagram or a description of the minimum distance from the flue vertically up to the awning to be Gas Safe?
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    Electric CH and DHW

    Thanks, does anyone remember exactly when the law changed about the distance flues have to be from awnings.
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    Electric CH and DHW

    Deep down I'd love to put in another gas boiler. Anybody have any suggestions that might work? Failing that, is electric my only option or are there other things worth having a looking at. I had a look on the Heatrae Sadia Electromax boiler, seems like a decent unit, anybody have any...
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    Electric CH and DHW

    The boiler is a Vaillant Thermocompact. It was discontinued a while ago but it's been working fine so it wasn't a problem. Unfortunately parts are now tricky to get hold of and BG has put it on their reduced service list as they can't get parts for it so it's probably time to change. I think...
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    Electric CH and DHW

    Hope you can see the photos now. The awning was put up about 5 years ago when the LA did some refurbishments. There's about 30 flats in the block and as far as I know everyone's got the same flue. The LA changed the boiler in their flats before the awning went up and its all looked after...
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    Electric CH and DHW

    I came across two fitters who were working in the area and asked them to have a look and both said they wouldn't be able to do the job. No harm in asking around and getting a proper quote, or not. The awning is probably the bigger problem. The flat is open at the front and there's a balcony...
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