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Thanks, at the time of the water leak Anglian Water checked the pressure and it was Boundary box is 3 bar static, 2.6 bar combined at 15 lpm. Rear garden is only showing 1.5bar static drops to below 0 when tap open. The rear garden is now 3 bar as per the boundary box since the leak was...

Thanks, not sure about the larger tank as it will need a new "shelf" to stand on as the current one would be too small.. Perhaps it is the 3/4-inch ball valve he was talking about. Food for thought. Assume I would not need to change any other pipework??

My wife and recently experienced a very bad underfloor (concrete) leak from the main inlet which our insurance company refused to pay out on as they said it was ground movement (our bungalow was built circa 1960). To repair, the concrete floor had to be chased out and a new poly pipe fee...

Thanks for replies. First answer is that insurers state not accidental damage and no water damage to property. This is ignoring any potential "damage" caused by a quite severe leak over a fair amount of time. Actual damage to the pipe can't been seen as it is too deep in the ground to be...

I am in the midst of a dispute with my insurers regard damage to the main copper water feed. The problem first came to light when we could hear water running in the bathroom. We employed a plumber who removed the shower tray etc but could not indentify the source of the "leak". He then made a...

Thanks do you think the Leyland paint will be Ok to apply to it??

Hi, I have just had a new kitchen fitted but couldn't have the ceiling painted prior to being fitted due to a contractor issue. The plaster is completely dry. I know the usual way is to apply a mist coat but that could be messy. I bought a 10L Leyland Trade Contract Matt from B&Q and was told...

Ha,Ha Specsaver joke is appreciated. At 82 I am a regular. Have looked at the original image again and worked out my confusion. Pleased to say the light is working OK. Thanks for all the help.

Thanks for the reply. I can see from the original image the black that is connected to the lamp (blue) but what about the wire connected to the brown? Apologies for my reaction to previous replies but I was only calling the two black wires twisted together as "loop" because they were in the...

Good morning. In an attempt to try and resolve my issue, I have gone back to basics. The attached image shows the wiring as it is in a "raw" state. The two twisted wires show negative on my test screwdriver. The other two wires show a slight neon on the screwdriver when the power is on...

Right, looking at the enlarged original there are 2 blacks going to loop, one black to brown and one black to blue. So I assume the black to brown is the switched live. The two blacks to loop were twisted together and they are still combined but in a small block (I broke out the brass terminal...

Not that I am aware of and I am unable to climb into the loft. I am aware that most/all modern metal light fittings require an earth to avoid accidents if touched. My grandson is an electrician and would probably come over to correct that when he has time. He has the same thing to do in our...

Hi, yes you are correct 3xNeutral,3xLoop, 2XLive

Current image. The twisted pair (loop) are just visible at the top of the image (covered with black tape) where the cross bracket is fitted to the ceiling. I should have mentioned the light is controlled by two switches in the hall

Two images of original but not very clear I'm afraid. I have the standard neon type screwdriver to test mains and I also have a Peakmeter non contact electric voltage tester https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SVXK2XV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 #### only recently obtained

I am trying to replace the light fitting in my hall. The existing ceiling rose had the standard blue/brown leads to the bulb and there are 2 black wires twisted together. On the existing ceiling rose connector the brown/blue went to Live/Neutral respectively and the twisted pair went in the...

Our shower head has been dripping for a time and I am going to change the cartridge on the flow valve. The shower is a Triton Mimosa but all spares for this are now discontinued so I have bought a GROHE 45869000 Concealed Headpart which has been suggested as a compatible replacement. The only...

The glazing bars on the outside of my 10ft x 6ft summerhouse door have split and need replacing. Also, the acrylic sheets have discoloured and also need replacing ideally. I have found a local supplier for the acrylic sheets but can anyone tell me if there is an online supplier of the bars (and...

I want to replace my old UPVC porch door with a composite door. I have seen a few designs but a number of the sites only do a "supply only" service. Anyone offer any guidance on how I can find a reliable composite door installer in the Colchester, Essex area who could provide a quote if I...

Thanks, that was his view but will have to see. If it doesn't work will have to consider more drastic action. He was really baffled as to why the plaster had cracked which is worrying.