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It just kind of sits on a sheet of (what looks like) old kitchen worktop, I don't recall seeing any kind of securing brackets. Googled photos but nothing seems similar :(

It's heated in the 'normal' way by the boiler.

Hello everyone, Just asking a quick question about my hot water setup. In the loft there is a hot water cylinder which looks like a standard vertical cylinder, but it's laid down in its side, 99% sure it's not a proper horizontal cylinder. Now ive not noticed a particular problem with...

replacing the controller isn't that big of a job usually, it should only be 7 or 8 wires, and although the backplates are different, connecting the wiring to the new backplate isn't a difficult job. Did mine last week, and took me about 45 minutes

The pic needs rotating, it's actually horizontal so just resting on the pipe

Ah, it must have gone in the bin, got a new one and all good now, thank you :)

I did mine last weekend. Drain system Remove radiators Take radiators outside Flush through with hose (I used pressure washer) Take this opportunity to clean / paint behind them Put radiators back on Refill with inhibitor Bleed when refilling Check for leaks Celebrate saving £500 on...

I took the plunge and carefully removed the cap. Turns out to be nothing so it's been removed :)

Having a problem connecting my bath waste upto the drain pipe. I had to take it all out because it was full of grime and wasn't draining away, but now I can't figure out how the 2 pipes connect back together. The pipe from the bath is a white screw-fit which I believe is 1.5" and the...

Interesting... it doesn't appear to be connected after my meter (have traced that pipe) Wonders how to proceed....

I did try and give it a tug with some gloves on but it didn't budge, although trying to get to it under the bath was tricky and it's probably attached to the wall and cemented into the wall, I'll try again tomorrow.

Hmm I'd guess about 1.5 - 2 inch diameter, but runs in the opposite direction to the current waste pipe, some photos would probably be useful :) You can just about see the capped off end, I'll try again when I get the bath out tomorrow Yes it's disgusting under there :(

Hello all, currently replacing my bath and have found that under it there is a big old cast iron pipe which has been capped off, im wondering if its OK to remove this pipe (its going to interfere with the new position of the bath) it leaves the bathroom through a wall to a cupboard, but...

thanks for the advice, that worked great :D

Hello everyone, i'm hoping for some help covering up (what looks like) extremely messy glossing in my hallway. when i moved in there was wallpaper all over (which i rapidly steamed off) whats left underneath is mostly plaster but around the door frames (and a few other little patches)...

Yes I will be getting an electrician to do the job but I like go have a look around at approximate prices so I can know when I'm being diddled. Yes the tails will need replacing, it looks like someone used them for acupuncture practice :shock:

Interesting points made, I guess I was assuming the rcd was classed as an isolator. So think I'd be best off with the rcbo option. Also I wonder if there is any regulation on the length of earth wire allowed from CU to my spike? The meter is about 2m from the cu so a 3m tails kit will be...

Copied from elsewhere: BS 7671 REG. 537.2.2.1 states " A device for isolation shall isolate ALL live conductors( That means Line and Neutral) from the circuit concerned, subject to the provision of Regulation 537.1.2 which allows Isolation of the LINE only on TNS and TNCS systems I think 3...

Thank you all for your replies. My initial thoughts were to ask for an all RCBO layout, however as these are SP they do not comply with the reqirements of a TT system to have the neutral disconnected, this is why i thought a DP RCD first would be needed, followed by MCBs, can anyone confirm...

Please can someone give me some guidance on what to expect when getting a spark in to replace the consumer unit. I live in a small bungalow which has an overhead TT system. Currently have 3 circuits served by a prehistoric CU with fuse wires (Lights, Sockets & cooker) i believe this is...