Recent content by richardhowell

Well, jj4091. I hope, when I approach my neighbours they will prove a little friendlier and more flexible than you are! Why should you object to a bit of ducting on the side passage-way wall of your house, invisible from the front or the back of the house? Beats me!

Before we start, I don't want any responses regarding my legal rights, because my neighbour's house was built before mine was built. My neighbour has no obligation to rectify. So - the smells from their culinary activities are spoiling the enjoyment of sitting in our courtyard garden, especially...

I tried the WD40 approach, unscrewing and squirting into the mechanism, without success. The alternative you suggest sounds a bit complicated! But thanks anyway.

The right-hand button on this three gang dimmer switch isn't working properly. I sometimes have to press it a dozen times or more before it engages. I suspect I'll simply have to replace the unit, but thought I'd post here first to see if there was a way of rectifying the mechanism.

A bit like Schrödinger's cat. Either or both circuits could be alive or dead at the same time :unsure:??

You've been very helpful indeed, RG! Thank you. Just one more question - are the stats on my downstairs ring main or lighting circuit (for isolation)?

Here's the wiring - black brown and grey. Looks simple!

I took the front cover off and googled JGSTAT2W/B and it seems like it's a wired stat

I moved into my new house recently to find the downstairs underfloor heating system (gas boiler, Ideal Logic+ System s18) is controlled by four “nightmare” thermostats in lounge, kitchen, hall and utility room. The stats are Speedfit Aura. I've had several attempts to program them, but can't get...

The stats are Speedfit Aura, if that helps. Thanks for your replies. I'll do a post on the plumbing forum as well to see what they say.

I moved into my new house recently to find the downstairs underfloor heating temp (gas boiler, not electric) is controlled by four “nightmare” thermostats in lounge, kitchen, hall and utility room. (See photo). I've had several attempts to program them, but can't get my head around setting...

Thanks for those thoughts. I'm getting some silly quotes from guys who want to lay the base but add £££££££ for "Materials Cost"!

I'm laying a base for a garden cabin and want to lay it on concrete I'll need about 1 m3 of ready mix. What could I expect to pay for this? (Living in South Wales)

Yeah, I thought of that, but that's a lot messier, and I'd need to get a builder in to do it.

Thanks. The beam is 4x2. Could I shave two inches off do you think? Also I was thinking of bracing the weakened area by bolting on a metal strip. Would this be necessary?