Recent content by manbey1

Hi the cooker has been absolutely fine, I've not regretted buying it. The guys I bought it from had it for 2 years before I got it, so it's about 4-5 years old now. It always causes some positive comments, as it looks quite impressive. A friend of mine who is a house renovator says it's a good...

Ok it makes my life easier to have one that's not connected to the police, as it will save me the installation fee and annual charges. :) Any thoughts on wireless systems versus hard wired?

So do you think that £550 plus vat is reasonable?

If I was a burglar, no I wouldn't wait to see if the police turned up. But I think i'd make a crap burglar (too honest). It was actually an electrical contractor at work who used to fit alarm systems for one of the big security companies who said that alarms that aren't attached to the police...

Hi I have stucco work around my windows (georgian style). The lintles on the 2 upstairs windows have cracked. I have had estimates for fixing them and only confidence in using one of the builders. He suggested that the lintel is probably a row of soldiers that have lost their integrity. It is...

Hi I am looking for guidance/advice with the installation of an alarm system. I have recently moved into a 3 bed end of terrace and feel an alarm is a sensible addition. Ideally I would like to install it myself. I have done some research and I'm more confused than ever. I have been told that...

Hi I am trying to put up an antique chandelier that has 3 small bayonet bulbs. The old wiring has been replaced. When I connect the live and neutral to the ceiling rose, the light bulb flickers when I switch on. I have only tried one bulb. I have taken the chandelier apart and checked all the...

Hi I'm having a problem with the waste leaking on my new butler sink. Basically the chrome plug hole is letting water down into the cupboard. There is a rubber seal on the chrome plug hole/waste but it doesn't make a tight seal against the ceramic. Someone recommended sealing between the ceramic...

Hi the condensate from my Keston system boiler situated in my cellar, emerges through an air vent at ground level into my garden (it's pumped via a saniflo). I want to put the condensate(32mm waste pipe), into a soakaway. a) Is there anything that says how far away from the house the soakaway...

Which fitting will get a cc toilet the closest to the wall a)110mm push-fit integral sealing diaphragm allows up to 5º misalignment in any direction. b) swan neck A plumber recommended digging up the floor and moving where the waste connects, so that the toilet can go back as far as...

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thank you for letting me know, I had no idea :roll: I'm not sure how to post photo's on this site, any recommendations anyone :oops: ? Basically the toilet soil pipe emerges up through the concrete bathroom floor 9 inches from the wall the cystern is on. The toilet itself is cemented into...

Can someone please give me some advice on how to replace this 1970's toilet, and what is the best design of toilet that will be compatible with this particular set up

A picture is worth a thousand words! ! :lol: thanks :) :D

Regulation 522-06-06 A cable concealed in a wall or partition at a depth of less than 50 mm from the surfaces of the wall or partition shall: (i) incorporate an earthed metallic covering which complies with the requirements of these Regulations for a protective conductor of the circuit...