Recent content by Wet5park

Thanks Paul, Now to work out where the pipes run to/ from and hopefully avoid lifting a tiled floor. I'm also now clued up on Essex Flange's. Thanks again

What's the 5th pipe for which is connected to the Hot water tank? 1. Top of Tank - Hot water for house/ vent 2. Top/Middle - from boiler 3. Middle/ Bottom - return to boiler 4. Middle / bottom - Unknown warm pipe 22mm 5. Bottom - cold feed from loft storage. I was expecting 4 pipes...

Thanks. Exactly what i thought but hoped otherwise. Plan B now.

Are washing machines allowed to be emptied into a soak away, I'm assuming its definitely not...but was hoping to do it as a temporary measure prior to an extension to the drains being completed.

I'm not a plumber...however i am a competent DIYer and have done the same job you're planning myself via a book and taking my time, i also work with businesses... Based on learning through my own experience i have a lot of respect for the professionals in the trade (and grateful for this...

Thanks BAS for the links. I have found the Kevinboone link very useful, although i haven't read the others in detail. And its also saved me from starting another topic in regards to whether 1.5mm wire is suitable for a small the bathroom circuit including the 4 IP65 (max 50 watt)...

What are the rules for calculating the thickness of wire. All DIY books state 1.5mm for 6amp light circuits and 2.5mm for 32amp ring main. :? But based on info gained from other topics - What thickness of wire would you use for a 10amp Light circuit? I assume the thickness of wire is...

Thank you to everyone for your answers, advice and concern. Its unfortunate that i didn't discover this forum prior to starting my building project, however i am where i am, in that we have decided on Halogen downlights (which i know are hot) based on the desired look and low voltage was used...

:shock: Oharaf...now i'm concerned. Whats the issue with the Transformers...each light is low voltage and therefore required a transformer per light (so i was informed). Whats the issue with the transformers?

i've opened a real can now. Steve...Once the work is completed i have an electician mate who'll check that i haven't done anything stupid but don't want to keep pestering him with every question i have. I'm not doing anything unless i'm sure i know what i'm doing...hence asking opinions...

Thanks Rebuke... i accept the wasted power/ environment issues with the halogens...and maybe a decent LED might be developed/tried...I have offset some of the environmental issues with water recycling in regards to rain water collection for lavatories, garden tap and washing machine...

Thanks oharaf for the quick reply. especially as i'm a novice to the site. Great info on the fuse...should have worked that out myself due to past physics lessons. But needed the reminder, thanks. Rather than being close, i think i will opt for the higher fuse, just incase some one changes...

Looking for advice on a light circuit. I am aware that each light circuit on a 6amp MCB shouldn't draw more than 1200 Watts (info from a DIY manual). With 6 rooms upstairs this shouldn't be a problem with 6x 60 or 100 watt bulbs.... however i am now installing Down lights with a max...