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So basically we moved into this house a few months ago and have just found out we can't get the central heating to work unless the hot water is on! We have an unvented system, hot water tank & pump & 3 port valve in airing cupboard, F&E tank in loft, control panel/programmer, and a thermostat...

I'll try and explain this as best as I can. I have two lights out the front of my house. One non-pir operated by a switch in the hallway, and another a PIR light, which will only come on if the other light is switched on inside. The wiring for both are located in the garage. I have a feed...

They look like little chublets. Generally only found in rivers

I don't have the depth behind the mirror for a plug unfortunately

I want to connect 3 sets of vanity lights around a mirror and the easiest way would be to spur off a ring main socket. I was planning on putting a 3 or 5 amp switched FCU next to a socket, joining the 2 with 2.5T&E. Then 1.5T&E up to a central back box behind the mirror. Then 3 cables coming in...

Thanks for the replies. Basically one is to go up the wall directly above another socket for a tv. Another will be going to the side, got floorboards up so probably the preferred route. But will get someone in to look at it. Thanks

So I'm needing some new sockets put in in a room and will be getting an electrician in to do this as it requires extending a ring main and beyond my knowledge. However to save costs I want to do the channelling myself. Can anyone tell me what I need to know to satisfy the electrician? Round...

Thanks. Completely forgot about CCTV. Ethernet upstairs is going to be a must I think. Two kids, god knows how many appliances connected.

Wasn't quite sure where to put this! Basically we are moving in to a new house probably next month and it all needs updating. While floorboards are up and walls not plastered, I was thinking about how to 'future proof' the house. I guess smart homes are just the way things are going whether I...

Thanks, so just a case of running an earth wire from the plug to each lamp casing?

My daughter wants 3 sets of the below around a mirror, but ideally we'd like them all to be on one switch and plugged in. Is this possible? And should I build a false wall to hide the wiring, or can it go behind the current plasterboard...

Thanks for everyones replies. Three coats of Dulux did the job. I won't be buying Crown again.

Thanks. Think it's the first time I've used this paint and had some marks on the wall that were also still bleeding through with 3 coats. Time to try something else I guess.

I'm renovating a bedroom in my mum's house that had fitted furniture. Where I removed the wardrobe and wall cupboards, it exposed the parts of the ceiling that haven't been painted for nearly 30 years. I've given the ceiling at least 6 coats of Crown Emulsion but it just isn't matching the rest...

So I've searched the internet high and low but I can't find a definitive answer. Basically the method for laying felt backed carpet? It's going in a small spare bedroom that will really be only used for a couple of weeks per year. So, underlay or not? And do I use grippers or not? If so does...

I've removed a cupboard exposing a bit of a hole in the ceiling where a pipe comes down. Once that pipe is boxed in I'm going to be left with a hole about 2 inches square in a not square shape. What's the best way to repair it? Cut it square with a new piece of plasterboard? Or leave it and...

EDIT: Trying this again Hi folks Got a 3 and bit year old Smeg WDI12C7 and an ongoing problem with the TOC tripping. I replaced it last year and it worked for maybe 6 months but now keeps tripping again. At first it was maybe every 3 times we used the dryer, but now it's every time after about...

So we want to do some changes to our house. We want to convert the garage into a home office, but using part of it as a utility room. What we can't decide is which layout to go for. A is what it currently is. B & C are the two proposals. In both, the door to the home office will both be in the...

Basically I've had this washer dryer for about 2 1/2 years. Maybe 3 or 4 months ago the dryer stopped working. Drum would spin but no heat. After googling I found the thermal overload switch had popped out so reset it. Also discovered the little flashing symbol wasn't that the dryer had been...

Would something like this be ok? Would I have to protect the driver somehow? http://www.screwfix.com/p/apollo-white-led-deck-light-kit-daylight-pol-stainless-steel-45mm-10-pack/19000#product_additional_details_container Or these...