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Hi all Renovating one of my properties I purchased 15 years with subsidence at the rear extension (28 years old). Property is over 120 years old. When I first purchased it I made do by literally screwing 2x1 roofing battens at the back extension on top of the existing floorboards/cut...

Hi all Cracking on with rewire on one of my properties and done x2 rings and ripped out all the old wiring etc. Looking to fit x2 constant trickle fans. One in bathroom and one in kitchen. The kitchen one was fed from a switched fused spur (4" hole already there). The bathroom one...

Hi all. Getting stuff ready for kitchen fit in a rental and seem some terrible stainless recently. They seem very thin/flexible and cheap imo. Is there anywhere who supplies a half decent solid sink for around £80? I have a Franke in my property and it seems rock solid compared to ones in...

Hi All Industrial Spark by trade and done my 18th years ago. Chasing walls etc and doing first fix. Looking at loads of posts/threads it seems ring mains are no longer a thing with reduced wattage items etc. Radials seem normal with a 20a RCBO. Upstairs/Downstairs/boiler/kitchen. Then...

Hi all. I have approx 80-90 downlights to fit and maintain on my properties and was first considering ditching them/patching holes and fitting pendants but really don't want to tbh. I've seen the collingwood I and not impressed with quality tbh. Been looking at the JCC V50 (10 packs)...

Hi All I'm building a non habitable outhouse amd confused as to where I out the tye DPC and cavity tray. I have laid the raft. I am 3 courses up with Eng bricks on outside and 1 block inside making both level. By the time the outside patio is laid it will be 2 bricks (150mm) above it. I...

Hi all Industrial spark by trade and re wiring one of my rentals that I added spots /downlights too. It’s a mixture of old red/black. New brown/blue with J/Bs fixed in ceiling to get wnatvi want about 10 years ago. I was 16th Ed. How are you wiring downlights when there is no perm/switched...

Hi all Finally getting around to replacing the pump head on Ferroli 701. Drained down etc. Started to remove the 4 bolts and first one was bit stiff. Had use spanner on end but it loosened. Second one felt same and I presumed I opened /cracked it but my Allen key snapped!! Anyone had...

Hi Just removed a deadlock from a fire door and it’s an unusual size? The case/depth is 76mm/3” but the backset is 44mm. The only locks I am finding with 44mm backset are 64mm/2 1//2” ? Anyone advise please. Thanks

Hi all I recently purchased a new handle as old one was old and the 7mm spindle was spinning/slipping in the door mechanism. You could actually see through the spindle hole in mech where it had rounded off. I then put in a spare 8mm as these I have only seen on the past and it worked fine...

Hi all Somehow I have managed to lose keys to a thumbturn euro cylinder lock. Can these always be opened from the the outside when locked inside? As I know most standard euro cylinders do not let you open from one side if key is inserted on the the other side. I have just tried it with...

Hi All Git a fairly old UPVC door here but I can not see any way to adjust it? The opposite side from hinges has dropped. These are what are fitted? Looks like pins in them vertically but I can see a bit of thread protruding but no idea how to access them plus even wound all the way I don’t...

Hi All Just been to look at a friends rear door as they said it was not working and they have removed handle and bar. They have been ‘turning’ the inside square of the mech with a screwdriver/pliers and have rounded it slightly now. I asked for the handle/bar and was amazed at how small the...

Hi All My bath waste always seems to leak after a few months. I have always fitted the cheap McAlpine £6 plastic type with push on overflow and used cheapest Screwfix silicone. I have now purchased a proper McAlpine CBWF70CB as in pic. I have been advised by local plumber to add a small...

Hi all I am unable to open a window as the bottom is stuck/not moving with the handle? The top part opens/locks ok as when I try to open it I can push the window and create a gap as in pics. Amy ideas on how I can open it and check the mechanism without damaging/forcing it open?? Cheers

Hi all I’m an industrial spark by trade but just got purchased a cheap KT64DL. 4 year apprenticeship ONC HNC HND Degree I’ve always used flukes/meggers in heavy industry so this is new to me. I did do my 16th Ed when I started in 1991 but since then I’ve dealt with industry stuff. PLCs...

Hi all My trusty Ferroli 701CH is switching on /off. I checked the LED status and done a few basic with my multimeter checks and it’s tripping on the CH limit stat/over temp on heat exchanger. Would the CH flow temp cause this as it’s not adjusting/modulating the gas valve? I have tested...

Hi all Picked up 4 of these today ti fit to new rads. It’s all mainly JG 10mm with JG super seal (with rubbers) inserts in all connections. On looking at these it seems it is VERY tight to get a superseal insert on as it seems so tight as the insert it very slightly wider/pokes out more...

Hi all I had a leak from a bath waste last year and it was found to be a coupler between new 40mm PVC to a grey PVC pipe. The white/new side from bath waste was fine but it was if the other side to the existing grey waste pipe had silicon on it and not solvent glue? Also there was ‘pressure’...

Hi all Been helping my Aunty who has jus minded into a property and it needs a lot of work. All rads were isolated except fir living room. I opened the rest and tapped the TRV to get them to open. I’m stuck on one lock shield, when I try to open it the whole valve comes out and it’s still...