Recent content by MK22

Thanks everyone, looks like we need to keep it running. If we put an outside tap in, how often does it need running? I read weekly, but is that necessarily true for a cold water mains especially in winter?

Hi all, a bit of a strange one and getting conflicting advice here, so any thoughts please share. Where our kitchen used to be is now our living room, but we have a water stop tap coming from the concrete floor which used to feed the kitchen. Ideally we want rid of this stop tap, but we can’t...

Haha thanks. Is it worth me removing the fuse as well or does that make no difference?

Hey guys, I’ve got to remove some electronic air filters attached to a wall. They’re hard wired into fused spurs. Is it safe enough for me to isolate the power, remove the face of the spur, disconnect the filter wire and replace the face? This will leave a fused spur with live wires from the...

Hi all. I’m wanting to install a new window sill in the attached picture area. I’m just a bit confused and would appreciate help. The current sill is concrete blocks, so I’ll be installing the new wooden sill on top of this. I’ll also be removing the secondary glazing as seen in the pic. What’s...

Hi all, I’m wanting to lay down some loft insulation over the boards in the loft. The boards don’t go right up to the edges, and I can see wires running under the boards from the edge. Obviously once they’re under the board I have no idea where they go (I didn’t lay the boards). I’m aware...

Thanks for the replies. ASHP is a no go simply because of the amount of mixed reviews I’ve heard. Some telling me it worked fine, others saying they’re burning the electric to keep the house just tepid. I’m not willing to risk it personally, mixed with a seemingly low number of quality...

Hi everyone, advice appreciated as always. Renovating old property, currently on old storage heaters. No mains gas nearby, ASHP is not on the cards and between oil and lpg I’ve always preferred oil. What would be more sensible? Full plumbing of the house, installing oil boiler and oil tank...

Cheers Wayners. Plan is to use mechanics fixings, so does wallpaper still need to come down? I want to use the Twist fixings, so any concern for cold bridging? Wanting to go for insulated plasterboard as external insulation is a no go, and I’ve read too many horror stories of retrospective...

Hi everyone I’m looking at fitting insulated plasterboard, we have empty cavity walls. If you can help with the following questions that would be much appreciated; Do I need to remove the old wallpaper and plaster before attaching? Plaster seems fine. Id like to use mechanical fixings not...

Thanks for that, it’s good to know. It’s a kenwood KID45b23 if that helps?

Hello, I’m installing an integrated dishwasher and the socket for the plug is directly behind where the dishwasher will sit. When flush with the other cupboards, the back of the dishwasher is touching the plug going into the socket. Is this a fire hazard? Is it ok for an appliance to be touching...

Thanks very much Exedon, good to know I’m on the right track with things.

Hi all, I’m installing a high cistern chain toilet soon. The cistern will be on top of tiles, then backer board, and then plasterboard. My main concern is the weight of the cistern when full, and making sure that weight is fully supported. My plan is to install a section of plywood screwed...