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Baxi 105e has warm water not hot, I checked the CH flow for heat transfer with pipes staying cold, I also isolated CH on both sides still warm DHW , temp led's show 70/80 but still warm. This seems to have been losing heat over some time, question could it be a scaled/blocked HEX or maybe temp...

What something like gripfill or no nails.?

Just installed new bottom rail, oak handrail newel post etc.. just left with pyramid oak flat newel cap to go on top bottom and half newel. What is the best way to fix onto newel, surely glue on its own is not sufficiant.. should i use dowels drilled into both newel and cap.?? or is there a...

Ronnie, Thanks for response. This link is to the manufacturers spec sheet for frame.. Not really designed for straight glass but for wooden framed side panels. http://www.xljoinery.co.uk/uploads/prod/tech/XL%20Sidelight%20Frame%20Pack%20Instructions.pdf That said i am sure i can work it so...

installing new front oak veneer door into oak frame with a side lite each side. Glass with be double glazed to keep it snug but not sure on best and easiest way to glaze side panels. Have seen many types of glazing tape but not sure which is best as needs to be fully waterproof. Any comments or...

I had already called them and they sated my policy wording below. So can see from SDS website they meet that requirement. just was looking for more guidance on reputable make, brand, type. 219. Minimum Security clause Loss or damage arising from unauthorised entry to the Property is excluded...

So the lock set in the link is good/no good. Avid diyer but not a chippy .. The web site states British standard 3621:2004. Which my insurance co accepts .. If not the one in the link can someone point me to a site that has what i need .. Sorry to be vague but know a bit about 5 point lock...

Fitting new front door frame etc,, white oak engineered frame and door. Currently have a UPVC with 5 point locking.. Looking around for suitable lock for new door and came across the set in the link below as like the idea of single key for both.. SDS London Anyone tell me if these will be...

Looking like the plan .. Just need to find the best replacement .. Just need a low maint solution .. Checking the earlier suggestion.. See how we go .. Thanks

Hi all,, as a family we purchased a SWANN DVR9-1425 with 4 wired bullet cameras from Maplin in Nov 2014. Since install had untold false alarms, especially over night even with sensitivity at its lowest. System has hung on 3 or 4 time with today the latest failing completely with a boot loop...

Ok cheers,, looks like theres no cutting corners on this one.. Flush bolts top, n bottom on static . with latch on used door.. cheers chaps. Last question, Either of you used these from screwfix, or what do you think...

Ouch, you mention ball on roller, is one stronger than the other? or is there another reason you used ball on the less used door. This soiund the easiest solution but was a tad worried about the weight of the doors bouncing on stop at top, although could make them brush carpet slightly to slow...

Installing two sets of Oak veneer double doors and looking for options to latch them. Doors are standard size fairly heavy glazed units 30kg ish non rebated. Was going to flush bolt one with the other as a standard mortice latch. Have looked at ball catch at top on both with dummy handles...

Cheers PB, dont really want to throw the bulbs away and replace so soon, so will order a couple of the load devices and give it a go. JB

ca i ask how many downlights you are running as just want to compare.. I have 6 on one switch and 4 on the other.? Cheers JB

Its fustrating because they work perfectly on bright all the way down to around 40%, then i see a very slight flicker creep in. Am i being optimistic in trying to get them to dim down to around 10% with active load device, or has your experience seen results of 10%. Jb

Installed 10 x downlights into living room. Bought a set of hoods and bulbs from local distributor as follows. Bulbs are same as ones here :- Have to say not heard of them before...

will do sir,, :D Can you pick the carpet colour for me.. :lol:

thanks re ,,, plenty for me to think about there, and all good pointers.. J