Recent content by rhbmcse

Yep, definitely RCD protected - 80A RCD with 30MA stamped on it. I'm absolutely positive that the RCD has tripped out on previous occasions of bulb blowing - I used to be area manager at a well known hire shop so I know about RCD protection, however, Im no electrician... I had been thinking...

The house absolutely does have RCD protection (its only 5 years old) and thinking about it, it does cover the lighting circuit as a few times now when a bulb has blown, it has tripped the RCD out. The only thing really perplexing me is why so many neutrals. I guess I'll find out tomorrow...

Thanks for the speedy response - glad somebody else has nothing better to do an a fri night!!! ;-) I absolutely will be getting into the loft space tomorrow before proceeding to find out exactly what is going on up there. I have however just re-checked my facts and yes - the earth's will...

Hi, I'm a competent DIYer with an illuminated bathroom mirror to fit tomorrow. However, I have a query... It look like the ceiling rose for the bathroom light that I was going to use to connect the illuminated mirror to has already been used for the ceiling fan in the bathroom. Both the...

...any comments on the use of 90 deg bends or is that acceptible?

9 hours labour at £1 an hour plus parts - bargain. I'll even throw in a brew! Seriously though, thanks very much for your help and advice. I wont name and shame the firm but thank god that there are some people out there who know how it SHOULD be done. Thanks again. Rob.

Understood. I dont suppose you cover west yorkshire? If not I'll get a local plumber in to do this work for me.

In the same location or would the existing one need to be capped and a new hole drilled for the new flange?

I hear what you're saying. Do you have any suggestions as to how to remedy this situation - in your professional opinion?

...well originally that went UP and into the loft...

OK Here is the pump located at the base of the hot water cylinder, along with a shot of the newly fitted pipework into the cylinder solely feeding the hot water supply to the shower pump. Sorry the pictures are on their side! The cold water feed comes directly from the loft

The pump is already by the base of the hot water cylinder - I had it relocated by the plumber as per my original thread. Taking photos now - will post shortly.