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Dead old thread but I stumbled across it so someone else might who needs advice so I'll contribute just on the off chance this may be helpful to someone at some point. This is a complete hash unfortunately. But completely forgivable to someone who is none the wiser. I'll try and highlight some...

Hi all, I need some advice if you're able please. I've just had my boiler serviced...it's a Baxi boiler only. Not a combi. It's 15+ years old. The readings were sky high and after replacing gaskets to no effect I've been advised to replace it. My gas man has quoted me £1400 for an 18Kw...

Hi I know it's an old post but as no one has replied I thought I would. The c-studs only require fixing to the track where it's necessary to do so using either wafer head screws or a crimping tool. Imagine for example you are building a partition with studs @ 600mm centres and you're starting...

*UPDATE* OK so i got one of those voltage tester screwdrivers and used this to test the live on the room stat when the timer called for CH and there was a voltage.So i knew the timer was OK. As the actuator is brand new i assumed this to be OK also. So i went out and got a new room stat...

Just to make sure .... There is a blue connected to N. There is a red connected to L. there is a grey connected to port 3. Do i just move the red into port 3 in replace of the grey?

Is it possible to bypass the room stat switch so in effect it continually calls for heat as a means to test whether the room stat is at fault?

Unfortunately i don't have the means to test for a voltage. To be honest i don't yet understand how it all works. Why is it when the timer calls for HW the boiler kicks in even though the actuator remains locked but when the timer calls for CH the boiler doesn't kick in? Could the...

Hi. so my drayton ma1 actuator broke ages ago but i didn't replace it, i just removed it and set the valve manually to CH and did without HW. All was well until recently when the drayton rts1 thermostat wouldn't click to activate the CH(although occasionally it did when left for a while).so i...

i've used my laser for a number of different tasks around the home - picture frames shelving fitting new door frames feature ceiling in living room curtain poles kitchen units checking floor level for tiling etc. checking walls for high/low spots(by running parallel line) for tiling...

i can see why you want to fix the boards this way to save filling but i can only recommend the correct way which is to fix them across the joists. ultimately it's up to you, however ,bear in mind trying to fit boards in one piece that are cut to the same width as the room is awkward at best...

apologies seaangler that was @ r5gtt

sorry forgot to mention you must stagger the boards as well.for instance if your first board is a 2.4m sheet the next board should be cut down to a different joist/mf5.

personally i wouldn't recommend your suggested method.it just seems a little o.t.t. what i would recommend is to put in a MF ceiling.this is a simple metal system and perfect for what you are trying to achieve.if you google it there's enough info on how to install it.though if your still not...

@ seaangler just checked out the bosch and i have to agree it is a good laser.is it better than the dewalt? not for me. the locking feature for sloping is a definate plus although how many people would use this i would guess not many.had my laser a little over a year used daily in that time...

hi how much do you intend to lower the ceiling?

like i said - different experiences - from my experience timber is rare. and further to this i am refering to timber stud partitons as opposed timber frame which cant be compared to metal stud as this is designed for partitioning and wall lining not structural. @richard c your clearly an...

i suspect your refering to flat pack housing where everything is prefabricated panels which are just fixed together on site.so i guess im wrong in suggesting timber stud is old hat- there is a use for it - cheaply built bashed up housing, but on my side of the industry - commercial, apartment...

i can see what your saying as regards it being easier for a diyer to plaster into the lining - but your average diyer wont even attempt to plaster the wall if he expects even a half decent finish. also if you were to attempt to finish the wall, as a diyer, a better option would be to tape and...

@micilin ive assumed we are talking metal stud partition as this is the modern most efficient method.timber stud is old hat. if it is metal stud then what i said as regards board joints running up door legs and across door heads is a definate no no. possibly not as important in a timber stud...

i agree noseall. investing in the right tools will save you time. and time is money.