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one last question where does the rcd connect to in a split load format? do I run some small tails from the rcd line in to the tails that come in and go to the double pole switch OR connect with small tails to the load side of the double pole switch? regards in advance Peter

if the fittings have been overtightened dont try to bodge it with compounds cut the tube back with a hacksaw after you have turned off the water supply and maybe put flexible connectors on to make up for the length and this time dont overtighten. just finish off with some ptfe tape on the...

so if I understand you correctly everything goes on the rcd side minus the light circuits. their was talk of not putting the kitchen ring on because of the freezer and fridge units causing rcds to trip or is that incorrect?

I have now rewired the house and have brought all the tested cables to the position of the old consumer unit. the earth is entering the property via an armoured cable (not sure if this is relevant at this stage). I have via general opinion set the unit up as split load with the kitchen...

I have just purchased a new basin with popup waste and monobloc mixer tap. Before attaching the basin to the wall and pedestal I fitted the waste section as it gave much more room to fit it off situ. I used a little silicon as well.the waste section has a foam washer that was fitted then...

That link is fantastic, thanks guys why is it that the americans have allowed for all eventualities as it looks like that nosing is made of laminate and they have laminated the stairs as well. Why dont our flooring companies offer these materials. Thanks a bunch yet again diynot finds the...

I cannot picture in my head exactly what a rebated bull nose is. I have no problem learning or buying the router and doing the job. Could you take me the next step further please. I did do a search online but couldnt find any pictures of the bull nose. I did buy yesterday a laminate flooring...

I have a terraced house that is open plan from the entrance to the lounge on the first floor with some stairs that lead downstairs to the basement level. I havnt laid the laminate flooring yet but my question is how do I terminate the laminate at the edge of the stairs where they meet without...

I am about to start laying a small area of approx 4msq. the floor slopes a tiny bit but not enough to disrupt function of the toilet and I didnt want to try and level the floor. should I tile right under the toilet or cut around it, I prefer the first option and if so should I try and...

OK guys thanks for the replies. I should have spent more time in preparing the first post. I am competent to do the job, I am not experienced at doing it but nevertheless that doesn't mean that it cannot be done and be done safely. I seek you expertise to guide me and not knowing the answer...

I have rewired the house and want to replace the C/U and am competent to do the job. I dont have expertise in iee regulations but have thus far done the maths and not broken any rules on cable size or overloading of light radial circuits etc. Is it better to have for example a 10 way C/U...

Galwag & others Thank you for your assistance, I only just read the posting and in fact subsequently discovered that Galwag was correct the supply cable was burnt out completely scorched. I have replaced it and rerouted the cable and all functions well. The boiler was serviced last june...

I have bought a new controller and connected it up as it is a direct replacement to the old unit. I have left the boiler unconnected and connected the supply and the pump. The fuse doesnt blow under that condition ie the pump starts up and the programmer functions, so logic dictates that its...

It still blows with the pump disconnected, so I assume its the programmer type RWB2 by Landis and Gyr which looks very old. there are 3 cables one mains supply, one for the pump and one to the boiler which showed no evidence of shorting although I am not a plumber but am competent with...

I have been on holiday for a month and so to avert flooding problems with frozen pipes drained the system and turned everything off. On my return I refilled the rads and bled them. then ran the water for a little while. the boiler pilot light is on (baxi bermuda 552). I put the control to...

iL78 Well I couldnt see any earth cable coming out of it and going off anywhere, I will take the cover off tonight and have a closer look and post back. Thanks for replying so quickly. regards

I have just bought a new bath suite (to put into the new house) which has a spa fitted. I have bought a switched spur with integral RCD. I want to add an earth to the pump itself and it has a connection point for this, however I cannot see an earthing point to go to not even by the consumer...

The 22mm pipe comes out of the floor and then has a right angle compression joint fitted (new) it keeps weeping no matter how much I seem to tighten it up. It has PTFE on the thread so its not from there. What should I do now? is it drastic and requires removal then cut the pipe down and then...

I just did this, remove the floorboards, then as the others guys say get 18mm tongued and grooved chipboard approx £5 per 2.4 mtr length so its not expensive. then buy the laminated floor underlay which is £20 per 10 sq mtrs so not too bad, then buy a nice laminate but AC3 grade B&q have an...

I have just laid a new bathroom floor (removed old floorboards) but I have a number of questions relating to the toilet: 1) should I lay the ceramic tiles first (on top of the chipboard) then put the toilet on them or cut tiles around toilet? 2) the joist are not straight and even with the...