Recent content by trickydicky

thanks muggles. i am really trying to deal with this without having to move the stop cock back to where it was in the corner of the room where access is restricted. i had not realised a drain valve was also required on the domestic plumbing as opposed to the one i have on the central heating...

have just recently re routed pipes in kitchen to new sink, moved & renewed stop cock and other feeds etc feeds to kitchen 800mm sink unit for ease of access. all goes well until decision now to fit water meter. where does it normally get fitted - not much room left after stop valve before first...

thank you all for your tips looks like I will be calling sparks - & others begrudge paying fee that i could spend on the improvement itself. should be a free service - not one to put you off - especially when safety is at the forefront of it. maybe illl start charging fees for all...

thanks for very prompt reply - did not expect it so quick. can understand need for regs - come from family of tradesmen - all retired now and miles away - learned a lot as a kid and helped out. always dreamt of building own home, now I am able (mentally anyway) door closes. reluctant to call in...

i am a usefull diyer but somewhat confused re the new wiring regs. i am in the process of refitting a kitchen with wrap around units with free standing appliances - cooker , washer, dishwasher and dryer under the units. the cooker has its on supply with the switch and a combined socket about...