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Hi All, I need to add a Speedfit 15mm tee to an existing 15mm straight run of copper. Just wondering how much of the copper pipe do i need to take out to fit the tee? I am assuming one cut of the pipe won't work, i will need to take out a small section of the copper pipe to take into...

Hi All, I am currently installing the sensor & contact wires ready to install an accenta gen4. I have installed one wire for each sensor / contact and ran it to where the control box will be situated (so 7 wires in total) Looking at the installation instructions now, the tamper looks to...

Hi All, I am doing some plumbing work at home. I will be adding a new radiator and moving some of the bathroom HW / CW piping. I don't want to buy 2 different systems for each job, would prefer to buy one to do them both. Which is best? Seems to be a lot of different systems and pipes -...

Hi, I am in the process of putting in a downstairs WC. To put in an extractor fan the ducting will need to go through 2 walls. Is there any ducting that is very small so i don't have to make two huge holes? Can I use this ducting...

I was going to get the sockets re-wired as well - I thought i would have to do that? Thanks for the heads up on the abestos!

Hi All, This is the lovely fusebox we have in my 1950s house, also the lighting circuit has no earth. I am guessing it needs a re-wire? Also, money is a bit tight. How would most electricians take it, if I offered to do all the chasing out, lifting floorboards etc - maybe even...

Thanks for all your help, one last question! How much detail would you go into for this submission? I am guessing i will need to outline the following: - Layout of room and exact measurements - Plumbing - proposed soil stack connection - Ventilation - proposed outlet fan - Electrical -...

Thanks all! Once submitted, will the building inspector visit before the work starts? Don't really want to start only for them to come out and say no chance when its nearly finshed!

Thanks all - will Planning Permission or Building Control be required? Soil pipe currently runs on the outside wall next to the stairs so can connect there Thanks

Hi all, I have moved into a 1950s Semi and with two young kids would really like a toilet downstairs. Is it permissible to block off a hallway at all and install a WC? We don't currently use the hallway anyway, and plan to make the other rooms open plan. See below for idea - ...

Thanks for that. What nails would you use to nail the trimmers onto the joists?

Hi All, I need to relocate my loft hatch. This will involve cutting one of the ceiling joists. I understand that i will need to double up on the trimmers. Is it ok to do this with the roof that i have: The roof has 2 larger joists in a cross formation accross the loft...