Search results

Thats true, however this kind of self regulates due to the temp of the water coming from the boiler. Well, thats what it did over the winter!! Given this caveat, will the wiring I suggest work?

I plan to use a Danfoss TP9 programmable thermostat with DHW output. I dont want to change the plumbing, so there is only 1 x 2port valve which turns the flow to the radiators on or off. The boiler water circulates through the hot water cylinder whenever the boiler is on. Does this wiring...

Just browsing through the screwfix website deciding which sockets to use, and I came across the fact that some are advertised as DP switched and some as SP switched. I thought all sockets had SP switches (on the live wire only) SP...

I dont know the exact voltage, but the Interconnect is not mains voltage.

Can I have some clarification on which colour cores to use when wiring in my mains smoke alarms? They have an interconnect wire (white). The manual states: Line - Red or Brown Neutral - Black or Blue Interconnect - Black Now, I don't have two black cores in my 3+E cable, which one...

I am currently planning to install decking in my back garden. I live in Leeds and am looking for recommendations of suppliers. I plan to make the deck myself so am just looking for the component parts. Can you suggest anywhere to get decking from? And, are there any major gotcha's that I...

I am using 2.5mm2 T+E, does this count as sheathed? Have been trying to ring my building inspector, he is rather difficult to get hold of, hence the questions here. Tried 3 days last week, will continue next week also....

Second post of the night, sorry.... LABC notified work, etc. I tried to ring my building inspector today and much of last week, not managed to catch up yet, hopefully next week. I know he needs to inspect the first fix, but what EXACTLY is this? eg. Where cables are to be chased into...

Simple question: I am installing a new ring final circuit (LABC notified). Rather that have the building inspector poo-poo my work, thought I had better check I was doing it right. At two points in the circuit, a cable goes from one side on the lounge to the other via the ceiling. It runs in...

I have started to remove the wallpaper in the hall ready for re-decoration. When I pulled the first bit of paper off, it came away really easily, great I thought. My joy was short lived as once the bit had come off, I noticed there was kitchen foil on the back. The external two walls appear the...

All cables will be covered by plaster. Thanks for the help. I will go and plan my cable routes properly now. Thanks RF Lighting.

Thanks. My main concern was about turning a 90degree corner from one socket to the next. I thought it should be OK, but a second and professional opinion should help prevent any problems when the LABC person visits!! As for socket 1 where a cable just passes through. Does the cable need to...

I am planning a rewire of my kitchen, LABC notified. I am at the planning stage for cable routes and just want to check that my understanding of safe zones is correct. In the following picture is a hypothetical scenario of 3 double sockets. The yellow bars indicate my understanding of the...

Can I just check I have this right in my mind. - Remove rear case, lid, etc.. - Remove belt and pulley (the hard bit) - Remove torx bolts from spider - The spider will contain the bearings which need to be changed. Once the torx bolts are out, should this seperate from the rear of the...

Sleepyhead, thanks for the advice. I have taken a photo of the back and a couple of the inside. Could you have a quick look and confirm which type of drum I have. I suspect I have the external spider (in red) with torx bolts which I can change without removing the tub, or at least I hope...

My Indesit washing machine has been pretending to be my hammer drill recently. The noise it makes when spinning is now getting really loud. I have tried turning the drum by hand, there is little resistance but it feels lumpy all the way round. I fear this means the bearings are on the way...

I was looking at installing CAT 2 Louvre lights in my kitchen such as these http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101198&ts=54982&id=84697 First question: Is this type of light fitting suitable for a kitchen. I ask because of steam, grease, etc. that is likely to be present in the...

Would I be Ok to have the SWA cable just below the sand with a warning tape above? Path laid above cable and tape to protect cable (and to walk on!!) Basically the same as above but without the 40mm cable duct.

I have recently submitted an application for electrical work to my LABC. It cost £55 +VAT flat rate for all electrical work. I spoken to the building inspector and arranged the inspection schedule. He will visit to inspect the completion of 1st fix, then a second time to perform basic...

I am installing a new ring circuit for downstairs sockets. Currently I have one ring upstairs with both!! downstairs sockets spurred off it. The kitchen has its own radial.