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One CCTV installer has told me that it would be alright to lay RJ59+2 cable for a CCTV system next to my alarm cables without interference. The reason I asked this of him was that I live in a bungalow and the wiring has to all go through the loft. I have obviously managed to keep the alarm...

Yes, I have seen another photo of the old transmitter on this site, it was the 340f. Unfortunately, it being an intermittent fault it was Murphy's law that the fault was never present when the engineer called out, though I did video it to prove the fault. The transmitter never showed any...

I have sent an email off to them and hope to hear soon where I stand. I can't find details about what the older transmitter was but it has now had two new VRT340f transmitters and new receivers. I initially had a hard wired thermostat and separate programmer that I was very happy with. I was...

It was the one supplied by Vaillant to go with the boiler in early 2006. Not sure if I've still got the old info booklet but will have a look when I get home.

Thanks for such a comprehensive reply. Vaillant didn't actually install the boiler it was installed by a heating engineer but under the warranty it is Vaillant that keep coming out to try and fix it. During all of the problems there have been times when I have physically moved the transmitter...

We had a Vaillant ecoMAX 835 fitted 2 years ago and have had loads of problems with it coming on when it shouldn't or not turning off. It appears that this is simply due to a communication problem between transmitter and receiver (of which we've had countless replacements and moved the...

It doesn't matter now, managed to contact Texecom who talked me through resetting to Factory Settings and now works fine.

The internal and external sounders on this alarm do not activate - until I start to enter the code to reset it. I have set the alarm several times and made it activate using different zones and get the same result. No sound until I enter the code. There is no message displayed prior to...

I installed a Texecom R8Plus system a couple of years ago and it was reasonably easy to install. But now I have to move one of the sensors. What exactly do I need to do though to prevent damage to the unit? Do I have to power down, and if so how do I do that and will I lose all of my...

What are the current regs for the maximum length of a radial circuit using 2.5mm T&E. I have one in my loft that serves 5 loads (4 sockets and 1 FCU), in total using no more than 1000 watts. It is connected to the RCD side of the CU. It is not covered by anything but does run next to other...

Maybe that's another reason I've been struggling with my mix. I've got Mastercrete but I've been adding plasticiser and I think it was too wet. :oops: I've been trying to guage everything by shovels as I was concerned that the mixer wouldn't hold enough for 5 buckets of sand and 1 bucket of...

My wife's going to love me. :wink: Thanks for all the advice. :)

:) Thanks. I'll be having another go soon enough.

Hi Noseall I've never tried bricklaying before, and I know that it takes many years of training to be a professional. However, I thought I'd have a go with a retaining wall for a pond that I'm building using medium density blocks. I could obviously pay somebody but I enjoy doing what I can...

When mixing mortar in a machine what do you look for when deciding that you have put enough water in?

Thanks for all your help. :lol:

I see :shock: I think I'm going to be limited due to depth to a normal steel one. Are the cheap ones in Wickes and B&Q any good or would you advise getting one from a builders merchants or online company such as the one I posted? I would prefer one thats's not going to rust quickly and...

Further to my last. I've just found these 45 mm recessed lids with 58mm frames on: http://www.manholecovers.co.uk/access-covers/mhc-7100-series.html I should be able to fit one of these I would have thought and fill the recess with flag stone and flag the surrounding area. Not sure if...

:) Thanks for the advice noseall. I think you're right, I didn't realise the recessed were that deep. If I was to fit a steel lid would that be less deep?

These monstrosities are all the way around our house, put in about 30 years ago by a builder that built the house for himself. Not exactly sure why there are so many, there are about 8. Tried to get some plans from Water Authority but they don't have any. This particular one is very proud of...