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Hi. I have a bottom fitted 14" titanium immersion heater in my copper tank. The plumber said that it has a thermostat with a safety cut out. This is supposed to cut out the heater if the water gets hotter than the temperature set on the thermostat. Is there an immersion heater that has a safety...

Hi, In my 1 bed flat I have a storage heater on of-peak supply ie stores heat overnight and a 3hr period in the afternoon. This has worked quite well but I think I may have to replace it with a modern system. The flat (and block) is all electric. I was wondering what my options would be. I was...

Thank you all for your input. Think I am much better informed now so can advise my friend in the right direction. The Geobear link looks interesting. Definitely requires to be done properly and certified by a qualified engineer/surveyor.

Evidence of subsidence has been confirmed. The insurers say that the subsidence occurred before the policy was taken so they are not liable.

No I'm not a tenant. Sorry may have given that impression as I referred to the "homeowner". To be honest I'm enquiring on behalf of a friend who is the homeowner and they don't know where to begin.

I have an issue with subsidence at a property. The insurers have said that they are not liable so basically it's down to the homeowner. What is my first port of call. I don't know where to start although I think I would need to contact a competent person/company to assess what needs to be done...

I'll check the braided hoses again but think they are all OK. Yes I think I will ask my plumber to try out a low pressure kitchen tap and use a prv in the cold feed. Hope that works fine. Thanks for the input.

I have a question about my mixer tap in the kitchen in my flat. The flow of hot water is very low but the cold is quite strong coming as it is from the mains. I think it may be due to the type of mixer tap installed (I've had another post here about the bathroom mixers, installed just now when...

Thanks I'll check with suppliers for what are suitable taps for my installation.

I have just changed the wash basin and tub in the bathroom of my flat. The wash basin was a two tap basin and now changed to one with a mixer tap. The bath taps were also changed. The pressure was never a torrent but quite OK. Now it is more like a very low flow/trickle from both the cold and...

Thank you. That's just the kind of information I needed. I've seen some fans on TLC's website so hopefully they have a product which will do the job.

Hi, Can anyone advise on what size extractor fan I would need for my bathroom size: L=185cm W=180cm H=232cm The bathroom has no windows and is in a flat in a purpose built block. The air is vented through a straight duct about 3m long. I have had some condensation/slight mould problems with...

The roof on my garden shed (7'x7') is in pretty good condition but I suspect it is one of those cement asbestos ones and although the advice is to leave it alone if it is in good condition, I would like it replaced. Does anyone know of a reliable roofer covering West London and the cost involved...

Thanks for the lively discussion. This has gone beyond my comprehension – types of supply etc.! My plumber will be popping in to-morrow, I'll check with him. For my part, I have zero competence in commenting on anyone’s contribution on this subject - thanks for all the advice anyway!

It's only that the plumber who did the gas safety check said it needs to be earthed - although not critical. Do you mean to say that if the gas meter was inside the house then only does it need to be earthed?