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    Dot and Dab Thickness

    The conduit currently connects to the holes in the metal back box via female conduit adaptors, which can be removed. So I believe there are two options 1. Use thicker dabs to accommodate existing setup 2. Remove conduit that runs up the wall into the metal box and replace it with metal...
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    Dot and Dab Thickness

    Something like this: https://www.wickes.co.uk/TTE-Galvanised-Steel-Channelling---12-x-2000mm/p/195131 A bit of a pain, but I guess it’s still a manageable situation to resolve. I’ll need to be careful when cutting the conduit flush with the screed as I don’t want to risk damaging the wires...
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    Dot and Dab Thickness

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    Dot and Dab Thickness

    Socket boxes are 25 mm deep, and the conduit entering them is 20 mm diameter. The wiring has been run continuously in conduit through the floor (which has now been poured with liquid screed) and then up the walls. The original finished wall build-up was planned as: 25 mm socket box fixed...
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    External Door Replacement

    I am seeking to replace my external aluminium French doors. Once the existing door and frame are removed, the opening dimensions will be: - Height: 2050mm - Width: 1300mm I’ve had difficulty finding a company that offers composite French doors suitable for a narrow opening. After finally...
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    Have ordered a full unit. Will try changing the powerhead firstly and see how that goes. Many thanks
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    Will changing powerhead sort this or would the whole valve need replacing?
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    Is it the motor that goes faulty? I see the motors are easily available on amazon, seems simple install as replacing the valve will need the system to be drained.
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    It is a honeywell v4043h1056 I have two. Another which controls a pool heat exchange. On that one I can feel the spring load when I pull back on the little lever. On the CH valvle this little level has no resistance at all.
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    Hive is set to off, the controller next to the boiler is also not receiving any commands to tell the boiler to heat up the radiators. Radiators are boiling hot. On the boiler the heating symbol is on permanent with the flame sign. Usually the anti frost will kick in during the night (boiler...
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    New skirting and architrave

    Both are primed and undercoated from factory. Under coat finish is white. Finish I am planning to do is eggshell black (water based). Would I need to do a grey undercoat before I paint black? I have a can of Johnson primer/undercoat in grey. Can I use this over the existing undercoat? Or...
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    Vaillant Horizontal Flue for Aqua Plus Boiler

    I have been told that the horizontal flue for this model has been discontinued. Any one know if another part number would work for this boiler? GC number is 47-044-29
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    Velux Windows - Where to purchase online

    Thanks. Was looking at GGL MK04 2070 Centre pivot Pine Construction White painted internal Standard glazing What about Construction Pine v Polyurethane ? External finish White painted v Polyurethane ?
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    Velux Windows - Where to purchase online

    Any preference on where to purchase online? 780x980 Require two Centre pivot Thanks
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    Insulating cathedral\vaulted roof

    My original post detailed me having the service void within the space of the rafters. That was before understanding I would need a VCL under the rafters.
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