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Hi, I have an old imperial (approx) 1756 x 600 single with fins radiator which i plan on replacing for a type 21 radiator 1600 x 600 and using extensions to allow for the difference in pipework centres. My worry is that the 8mm microbore feeding the radiator is going to be too small to properly...

Hi, Due to damage on a upvc window around the existing trickle vent I was looking for a slighly bigger one that I have at present which would cover the damage. I am looking for something around 450mm long and 35mm wide to cover the damage. Does anyone know if you can get something in this size...

Many thanks, Would i be able to program it so that setting and unsetting would be silent on the part set? Kind regards

Hi, I am looking to install an alarm system in a new build bungalow. I can get cables to pir's/bellbox and remote keypads at front and back door. it is going to be awkward to wire to the door switches neatly without affecting decoration so was looking for recommendations for an alarm system...

I am wondering if this would be a straight replacement. Im sure the inlet that accepts the 8mm pipe and fitting was stamped 1/2 " so with the correct head would this be suitable? I cannot see if its a 3/4 to 3/4, so if it was would i just use a reducer on the inlet? Thanks again

Thanks Terry. I removed the head and the pin seems free, infact i could pull it out in my hand? I just thought if I could replace the valve it would rule it out. We had the trv off and with the head fully open we were struggling to blow tgrough it. The radiator is slightly heating but very...

Hi there, ive just been up to my rental property to an old radiator thats not heating up. I suspect the trv is faulty and tried to replace with a screwfix one, however it is 15 x 15mm. Can someome tell me if I can purchase a straight replacement for this valve to save changing the radiator or...

Hi, Looking to change a large double radiator (1600 x 600) to a double vertical designer one which measures 1800 x 472 with a btu of 10333. Will this be a straight swap (obviously relocating the pipe centres) or does the additional height have an effect on the flow/heat? Thanks in advance for...

Thanks for the reply Freddie, I cut a piece of plasterboard away on the external wall today and was surprised to find some of the yellow insulation like you find in the loft behind the polythene which is behind the plasterboard. How would I know if this is insulated enough, Would I need to have...

Hi, Just got a question on converting my garage to a spare room and cannot find the answer I'm looking for anywhere on the net. I have a new build timber frame bungalow which has an integral garage. The garage is the lower than the main house and so I understand the floor will need raised and...

Yes, it will be two internal doors that are glazed

Hi, I am looking to open up our timber frame wall between the lounge and dining room to fit glazed double doors and am looking for advice on how to proceed. I think the wall will be supporting the roof trusses above (timber framed bungalow) as they are running accross the wall which is in the...

Hi, we are looking at purchasing a house in fife which is a chalet style house with a steep pitched roof and two beds upstairs and one bedroom downstairs. This is not ideal as one of our young sons would be sleeping on a different level, and also we would like something with more living space...

Hi, I have a swedoor external back door. When the door is closed it strikes the side jamb at the top. The height of the door looks perfect but I think the door needs pulled in towards the top hinge to make the gap between the door and the side jamb even. Can anyone say if the hinges on these...

Hi Joe, I came back to the house after being out this evening and the outside bell box was making a strange chirping noise. When I looked at the remote keypads the power light was flashing again. I checked the incoming supply. it was o.k. I was getting 20v after the transformer but the battery...

Thanks Joe, I came downstairs this morning and the power led was solid again. This is very strange because I had not lost power last night in the rest of the house, I wonder if there was a fault with the panel??

Hi, My 9448 panels have the green power led flashing, don't think i've noticed that before. Does this mean that the battery needs changing, i've had it 4.5 years now so i'll change it anyway. I would just like to know for sure why the power led is flashing???? Thanks, Dale

Hi, I am thinking of having an extra bedroom/en suite built above our integral garage/utility room. Our house is a four years old 3 bedroom semi kit house (in Fife, Scotland) so with extending so early I think it should be easy to match the roughcasting/windows etc. The garage/utility and first...

Not sure about the base, but I know thet the slabs were "dabbed" at each corner. Some of the slabs have settled lower than others through time and a couple of the small ones have slight movement. To be honest if I had the money I would have the paving company that I used for my drive look at it...

Hi, I had this marshalls paving laid for my patio 3 years ago and have had the guy back last year to re point and again it needs done as it is cracking again. when he first laid it he brushed in a dry mix, which after reading this suspect is not great. Second time he used a wet mix but some...