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hi my bosch wm stops towards the end of the cycle and does not drain. the prinning and rinsing lights flas simultaneously. This indicates the drainage system is blocked. Actually it is not as I have disassebled the completed system twice and checked the pump still works - it does. I can switch...

A few years ago I fitted 16 50W MR16 bulbs in the kitchen. I had to reinforce the electric meter as when they are all on the wheel spins that fast I think it might fly into orbit. So its now time to rethink. Kitchen is dark and dingy and so we need the 800W of light given by the MR16s. but...

hi i did similar. no planning required but call your councils planning dept andcheck, also talk to building control, they gave me the specs for making sure the conversion is up to spec for insulation etc.

i have been doing some work under the floor of my house. i have noticed on only about 6 bricks a covering of white powder. it brushes off very easily but there was quite a thick deposit. i cant say for sure but i dont think the deposits were there 18 months ago when i was last down there. the...

Thanks for the replies so far chaps, but getting back to my original question...................... are pumps available that automatically switch on to increase the water pressure? And if so are they worth it??

is it a combination cylinder ? Do u mean does it have an immersion element and the coil from the boiler? If so yes - I dont have a combi boiler - I have a system boiler.

My Cold water tank sits in the loft along with the cylinder. The tank sits directly on top of the cyclider. I have poor hot water pressure. How can I increase the pressure without going to the expense of a mains pressure hot water cylinder? How much highr would the tank need to be to increase...

Well I'm back from some hols and will be pressing on with the garage conversion as planned, regardless of the adverse comments above. As far as LABC are concerned they have been out, seen the job and are VERY happy with progress, all they require is a test cert at the end - no probs my...

from a new garage CU ; i'm wiring 2 tubes off 1 switch i'm wiring 2 double sockets can i put all singles through conduit or wire sockes in separe conduit?

i'll be using plastic surface mount kit. do u use DP switches or simply SP on the live only

i'm wiring lights in the garage. I intend to use conduit - 20mm pvc. Do u advise singles or t&e? Also what happens with junction boxes, or do u use block connectors. I dont appear to be able to find JBs that connect into conduit.

Hi New bog needed for downstaires wc. Most DIY stores now to toilets to go at very reasonable prices. Are they any good, and if so does one store do better ones than others?

Hi. Plumber comes tommrw. I lost the list of parts he gave me to buy, can u help me with the correct name for the following bits? 1. 110mm dia 90 degree T piece / junction / branch with NO bosses. Bottom of T must push into adjoining pipe, so has a plain end. 2. End cap for 110mm pipe...

I'm building a WC in the integral garage off the kitchen. I need to build a wall that crosses the garage. I know about the fire regs but not about the thermal regs. What do you advise for the building of this wall. It remains wholly inside the garage and the outside of the wall remains inside...

i used laminate from homebase! the heavy duty type - poosibly for bathrooms. its thick and tough Its been down 18months now and not a mark on it. I protect the legs of the chairs with rubber feet - similar to that found on a walking stick! Table legs have the self adhesive felt on them...

Building a WC in Garage My proposal is to raise the floor of the garage to the level of the kitchen via timber joists that rest on the existing concrete floor. The amount of raise is 200mm. I intend to pack in between the joists with jablite or kingspan but I am unsure of exactly how thick...

No materials bought yet, this is just pub talk with the local wags. I'm really looking for a spec from someone who knows what they are doing. Floor. I am confident at levelling and setting height if i use joists. dont want to use concrete / screed if i can help it Cheers so far Brian

Need to raise floor by nearly 200mm. Can u advise of the spec for the walls? The outside wall of the garage is single skin and I know I will have to improve insulation. I am unsure how to do this but wish to do so with timber frame and 75mm kingspan (you say 100mm). Could you advise...

Ok I'm converting part of my garage into a utility. All I get of BC i so long as it comes up to current regs. BUT the bstds wont tell me HOW to get it to current regs. I have a single skin brick wall. How do I calc the U value to make it thermally efficient with my chosen method of...

Hi I am creating a WC / utility with NO window / vent. So I know i need forced ventillation. I wish it to be timed and quiet. The only things going in the room is a bog, sink and T.dryer. Maybe a washing MC too. Can u recmnd a fan? Most say they extract at 85m3 / hour, yet one website...