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Hi, I have a dishwasher that is positioned approx' 2 metres away from sink. It is also at 90 degrees to sink. The trap under sink with the spigot on runs away from the dishwasher and the spigot is about 500mm from floor. This means i cannot fit a vertical pipe with a running trap at floor level...

Hi, thanks for reply. My existing timbers are only 100mm deep, this puts my first layer of insulation 50mm above the top of timbers. How can i put additional joists at right angles to accommodate the additional 150mm without compressing the first layer and would the weight of extra joists plus...

Hi, I have just insulated my loft with 300mm of insulation. I want to board the centre section (6 metres x 4 metres) for storage. I have been told not to compress the insulation as it looses its properties but how can i board it without having to build the timbers up by 300mm? Many thanks...

Hi, after a leak in downstairs hall/cloakroom, the chipboard flooring has started to sag between the joists. I am going to cut out and renew but need something to cut edge of boards at skirtings. A circular saw would have been ideal if i could get it close enough to skirting but unfortunately...

Hi, I am boarding the sloping ceiling in my loft using 9.5mm handyboards (900mm x 1200mm). I dont want to get it skimmed and was hoping it would be ok to prime and use scrim over joints. I would then go over scrim with multifinish and sand down then re-prime ready for emulsion. Can anybody see...

Hi, My son has recently moved into a new build property with above alarm panel fitted. No paperwork (user or installation manuals) have been left. There is a sticker on back of remote keypad with installers details. I asked the Persimmon homes rep for information regarding engineers code etc to...

Hi, thanks for that. If 12.5 Amps is what the oven is pulling, then a 13 amp plug/fuse would normally be enough?? But because it is possibly going to pull this ampage for a lengthy period, a bigger fuse (mcb) and cable and separate circuit is required?? What would be recommended as cable size...

Hi, can anybody please advise? I have purchased above single oven (2.75kw). The electrical instructions are not very clear! They say not to connect with plug and not to use 13amp fuse!. They don't actually say what should be used! Any information greatly appreciated. Thanks, Gary.

Hi, can anybody help with a problem on above dishwasher? Although it is badged as 'Prima' i understand it to be a Whirlpool. It stays on continuously and when the end of cycle buzzer sounds, it is still in middle of cycle! Manual says to hold start button for at least 5 seconds until start light...

Hi, My customer wants to remove the soil stack in his en-suite for space saving purposes. The stack goes up through the loft and terminates on roof. This en-suite is upstairs in extension part above existing garage. There is a second soil stack from main bathroom that also goes through loft...

Hi, can anybody help with some advice? I want to fit 6 spotlights in loft ceiling. There is the black roofing felt then some foil insulation then i am fitting plasterboard to the ceiling. The void inbetween the plasterboard and felt is more than enough for ventilation but the felt gets...

Hi, I am wanting to divide a large bedroom into two seperate rooms. The internal wall is a timber stud wall that runs at 90 degrees to joists. Does this make it load bearing. There is one doorway that i want to block up and create 2 others in same wall, what sort of strengthening do i need...

Hi, Another power shower question! A relative has a property with 2 bathrooms. One is fitted with a power shower with seperate pump which i am assured was fitted with the instruction to be adequate for 2 power showers as one was to be fitted in 2nd bathroom at a later time. That time has now...

Thanks for your reply and useful information. Shame you spoilt it with last sarcastic comment! I maybe should have said that the shower is not yet in my possesion so not seen instructions but will be studying them when i get them. I was just trying to hit the ground running! Gary.

Hi, Thanks for prompt reply. Yes, that makes sense to me! What is the minimum size hot water cylinder should be to feed a power shower? Also, where is the best place to tap into the storage tank and should cold be fed in 22mm to match hot feed? Gary.

Thanks! Gary.

Hi, I have just purchased a B+Q essentials power shower (integral pump). I have a water tank in loft and cylinder in airing cupboard. This i understand is a gravity fed system? My cold is mains fed, does this mean i have unequal pressures? Can i fit the power shower or do i have to fit a...

Hi, Can anyone explain what a 'swept head' window frame is please? Thanks, Gary.

Hi, Over xmas, my daughter came running downstairs claiming she had a mouse on her bedroom window sill! Sure enough, there were droppings there. I recently installed a new window frame and although i obviously sealed the frame externally, i left a small hole in the reveal to repair later. This...

Hi, can anybody please help? I have a WB combi boiler. The system has a Potterton PRT2 room thermostat and is using TRV'S. I have purchased a Salus EP200 digital 2 channel programmer but am unsure of wiring. The old Potterton has the following terminals; 2 com 3 H stat switched live 4...