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I always had my suspicions. Even below Velux that is specifically an escape ? I remember the conversation and the architect said it’s because the fire brigade may need to mount a ladder as they can’t get a cherry picker in the back garden. I’ve read plenty of regs, yawn, around this and indeed...

I have a 3 bed detached property with a loft conversion. The loft was added in 2001. I vaguely remember being told that we couldn’t add a ground floor extension under the Velux loft window that was, in effect, a fire escape window. This was due to the need for ladder access by the fire brigade...

They just call it The Smart Thermostat. It uses the existing wires to switch heat on and off. Have to say it works very well and is very accurate. The Drayton 722 likes it as well.

As far as i can tell but I'm feeling paranoid enough that Ive asked him to start from scratch. Its really difficult to fault or test circuits as it is to get a full picture, literally. And its a small cupboard. I'm a believer in starting from a clean slate in situations like this. I would have...

To be honest Ian it’s a complete rats nest and not in any laid out wiring centre. It was done in 2003 when had a loft conversion and unvented system installed. I would be embarrassed to show my face if I’d installed it. I’ll take pictures and you can see. But make sure you’re not eating. The...

Fitted the replacement Wiser Controller but still the same issue. So I did a bit more experimentation. If I separate the two wires in the old thermostat the boiler stops. I then remover the HW and CH call for heat wires from the wall plate (3&4) so the only wires going to the controller are live...

I get the boiler firing up straight away as the wired room thermostat is effectively on maximum being shorted out in the wall. But not the fact that the Wiser controller doesn't appear to turn it off even though the Wiser thermostat is below the room temp. Anyway, its on its way back to Amazon...

It seems obvious I know, but that's my thought as well (y)

My system is an unvented S plan with a trusty Potterton Profile 50e boiler I have a Drayton 722 controller at present so the Wiser Controller is a like for like swap. But as soon as I turn the controller on the boiler fires up and the radiators get hot. There are no lights in the CH or even the...

Chris The rad in the bathroom is directly connected to the hot water. I should have said towel rail :D

Yes, sorry, it’s an S plan and I have a HW valve as well. It’s an unvented system with an old fashioned, but brilliant, Potterton Profile boiler. Rads do not get hot just the hot water system.

I've got my excellent local plumber coming round asap but I was interested in any solutions you guys might suggest. This is a very intermittent error as its been 2 weeks since it last did it then stopped. My guy changed the HW 2 port valve in October when the fault was fairly solid. It seemed...

I’ve always been a traditionalist and use cement and sand grout on my patio.it normally lasts well but I’ve decided to rake it out and replace. I could go with the usual damp sand and cement mix but I tried some Sika All weather grout on a small corner patio. Easy to use and it looks great...

Thanks for that I will check them out. I think no 12 is around 5.5 to 6mm diameter of thread. Much appreciated

Im getting myself confused by screw sizes. I have fitted a new element to my oven but the old screws holding the cover in place are corroded. They appear to be flanged screws with a torn head. Approx 12mm long and thread diameter is 6mm. So short and fat. I just can't find anything of that size...

I’ll check those out as I’m not familiar with them Thank you, I’m always pleased to learn

Are they a real thing ? :eek: Even on an outside wall ?

Thanks again That’s what I would prefer as well

That’s one I was looking at (y) Thanks RCDs in all the CU circuits. Outdoor lights are wired into the downstairs lighting circuit. My only thought was to separate them from the CU Good tip about the double pole isolator as it’s always annoyed me that there wasn’t one. Agree with the conduit...