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I closed the valve feeding the cylinder and then opended the hot taps Yes I'll check in the morning when I am next in the house If there is only one tank how do I go about adding inhibator as I cant add it to the tank as this is also feeding the hot water cylinder, can I? Also, to...

Thanks for the reply. I should have said I had already turned off the stop cock that feeds the cyclinder and had drained down the hot water system. After I had then drained down the heating system I did then open this valve and I could hear the cyclinder begin to fill so assume that this works...

I am trying to drain down a system which is open vented with an old boiler. I had always understood that there should be two tanks with these systems, one for the hot water tank and one for the heating. However, there is only one tank and when I've drained the central heating system the...

Sorry, yes I meant joists. Just to clarify all the first floor walls are made out of block and all bar the one referred to in my orginal post are simply a continuation of ground floor walls. Therefore it's easy to get the boards up. The one in question is actually resting on the floor boards and...

I am replacing some floorboards on the first floor and have a question concerning one of the upstairs walls. Its constructed out of blocks but is just resting on the floor boards with no support underneath other than the beams. I want to remove the old boards and lay a new wood flororing...

[/url] Thanks for that. If I'm reading it correctly as the lighting circuit will only be used for a 20w cfl uplight then it wont be a problem as it will be less then 30% of its rating.

To save on having to do two chases is it acceptable to run a single 1.5mm2 for a light next to a 2.5mm2 ring main cable? I understand the basic principles of derating but the cables will only be next to each other on a straight run of around 2.2m. I've had a look via the search facility but...

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I've purchased a new double socket to replace an old one, but I've noticed that the screws to clamp the cables are much smaller than the one that's being replaced. The size of the hole to insert the cables is fine it's just that the screw is smaller and it just does not feel as secure. The...

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I need to buy some plaster to fill in some channels which have been chased into a wall and I may, depending whether I'm feeling up for it :) try plastering some larger areas of a wall where the plaster has blown. My question is is one coat plaster ok for both of these jobs or does it leave...

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I need to run a cable from the consumer unit for the cooker and therefore is it permissible to run a surface mounted cable into the top of the consumer unit. I have read something about IP4x in connection with entry holes into electrical fixings and would this be breached by knocking out one of...

I need to remove a gas fire which has a balanced flue. It appers to be only secured to the wall by the flue and therefore is the only way to remove it is to chisel out the flue from the exterior wall? Thanks

No, it is parts and labour and he said it should take him about 2 1/2 hours. the unit will be a 10 way split box, although I dont know what make. Have to say I was surprised but the fact his work has been recommended by friends does reassure me.

I am having a new consumer unit installed and got two quotes, one for £400 and one for £150 which does seem very cheap. I am going with the lower quote partly as it's the cheapest, but also he has done work for friends (an almost complete rewire) which they were very impressed with. There is...

I understand that under statute they only have a year from the date of completion of the works to investigate and force you to correct any breaches. However, after this period they are able to take out an injunction to force you to correct any breaches but this would only be used in cases where...

Thanks for the reply. I assume it would be a good idea to flush out the system at some point and therefore should I do this before I replace the radiators so that as much crud is removed before the new rads are added? Also, the whole house is being redecorated and therefore would it be...

I have a house with a single pipe central heating system with an Ideal Mexico (old style) boiler. The boiler appears to be in good working order but the some of the radiators whilst not leaking have seen better days and several of the valves are leaking. The pipework is stainless steel and is...