Recent content by Shawnobi

My intention isn't to disagree or argue. I'm asking for opinions. I gues I just hoped they were all of the same! What is considered an alteration of an existing circuit? Anything hanging off the end of the bit of wire connected to the MCB?

The existing 4mm2 T&E is remaining from the CU. It is being cut and connected to a new JB where the SWA will be connected. Strangely Part P mentions CU replacement is notifiable. I don't think the garage can be classed as a 'new dwelling'. Surely any alteration to a circuit will have different...

Yes. The work is covered under Part P, but this work is non-notifiable. Part P calls up BS7671 which ensures that I am Competent (skilled) to carry out the work. I think that is what you are referring to with your statement? In that just because you don't have to notify something it doesn't...

Yes, see this is my reading of it. That it falls under a modification to an existing circuit and as such is non notifiable.

I'm hoping some of you can clarify something for Me. A bit of background, I am qualified to BS7671 and have a background in electrical design within industry. I am not a domestic electrician and hence my question regarding Part P relating to a job at home. I had a shed at my property which I...

Red lorry or yellow lorry?

Got some Everbuild Weathermate on order. Going to strip back all the mastic and try starting again.

It varies. 1m on the one side and next to nothing on the other side. Is there some kind of rubberised paint I could use along the 2 faces? Only other thing I can think of is making some waterproof cement and building up a fillet.

Ah yes, I should have had mastic between the frame and the concrete. That would have done it.. So yes I've tried the bead around the edge and it's not working.

It's coming in where the wooden base meets the concrete base. Would appear to be lifting the mastic and getting underneath the seal. My prep was ensuring everything was dry, then using a stiff brush to ensure the concrete was dust and dirt free.

Hi, After some advice/ criticism! I've just finished building a timber garage on a fresh concrete base. There is some water seepage under the garage walls when it rains. I used builders mastic around the structure where the concrete meets the wood, but the water has gotten under it. I'd cleaned...

Thanks gents. It's definitely leaking from the diaphragm section. So I'm going to replace that today. Regarding the manifold, I think it will probably be better to replace. Whilst I'm confident in my ability it looks like a pig to do so I think we'll limp through until after Christmas when we've...

Thank you Agile. I've ordered a diaphragm kit. Doesn't see that there is a gasket between those halves from what I gather.

3 way valve gasket leak.

Good morning, Lately our Baxi boiler has been heating the radiators when we shower. I've taken a quick look and, what I believe to be the '3 way valve' is leaking. Is there a kit I can get to service this? I'm guessing a gasket but possibly and inner diaphragm will need replacing as well...