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Hi, not sure if this is more of an electricians question or not. I need to connect a loud bell to a gate entry system. I have timed relay switched contacts (volt free) available on the entry system. i'm looking at the 12v dc version of this and using a bog standard 12v plugin...

Hi, can someone point me in the direction of a suitable tap/valve for 10mm oil feed to my boiler. Its to go at the boiler end rather than tank end if it makes any odds. I can find plenty that are Gas/Water rated, but none that are oil. many thanks

I've been recommended the Samsung SLD1652. I've no problem with the price, but does anyone have any better recommendations in the same sort of price range? Remote viewing/playback is a high priority on this site as it's often empty, and is a prime target for a our travelling freinds to...

DVR - I'm looking at the viola m8 DVR with 2Tb drive. I had a play with the 4ch version and it seems very intuitive, and has all the remote access capability required for a relatively low budget unit. I've tried some AVtech stuff, and found the interface etc awful. Open to alternative...

Do I need to blank the 15mm flow/return pipes all the way back where they t-off the main 22mm F/R, or can I leave them more or less in situ and just blank them off? My thinking was I'm creating an airlock by leaving them in place. many thanks

Should I run the 2nd rose back to the "primary" switch, or can I piggy back it of the existing rose? I can do either option easily as its only a short distance between primary switch and 1st ceiling rose, I'just don't know which is the way to do it. Urgent as I have plasterer coming...

Something along these lines ... http://www.henrys.co.uk/cctv/lcdmonitor.htm or would I be better with something like this http://www.henrys.co.uk/cctv/CCTV_Test_Monitor.htm or are there better options/prices out there?

Hi, could someone shed some light on what some of the day night menu settings actually do on my Twilight Nero camera? The auto/day/night/ext option is explained in the booklet, but these are not.... 1) LEAD TIME The selectable switching time from Day to Night and from Night to Day. The...

Hi, I'm just getting into CCTV having done a couple of very basic installs in shops. Where I've set up the camera so far I've used my iphone to remotely view the camera and access the OSD display using the buttons/joystick on the camera itself. I understand this can be done directly from...

Next daft question of the day I've knocked two rooms into one and at present have two seperate light in the same room. I want both ceiling roses to operate together on 2way switching. Ceiling rose1 is wired as a 1way to a 2gang 2way switch at the bottom of the stairs (the other gang of the...

Hi, I'm after a bit of guidance please. I have a pair of latern style outdoor lights that I want to put either side of my front door. I don't really want cable or conduit visible either inside or out if I can avoid it. The hall way will be replastered in a few weeks, so chasing etc not a...

Hi, I've got a patch of floor right by the front door way that is 10mm lower than the rest (my fault.. didn't mix enough concrete!) I seem to recall adhesive is only supposed to be a few mm thick else its not as effective. What the best thing to do for tiling it? Top it up with a bit more...

Sounds like a few feet extra copper is the way to go then! thanks for your input. :)

I need to add a rad, only a few feet from where the boiler flow/return pipes pass before entering the ceiling void. Would I be correct in thinking I cannot simply T-off of these to install the rad as its before the pump? The pump being located upstair in the airing cupboard. Therefore I would...

Looking at removing 5ft ( of a 7ft) wall between two rooms. I've had three people look at it none think its supporting, but all have quoted 'based on it being none load bearing' but should it be found to be load bearing additional cost will be incurred. So at what stage does one decide if it is...

Hi, we have a Grant Euroflame 50/70 installed in our house. I'm not sure how old it is, but must be atleast 5 years as it was here when we moved in. It is currently installed sideways against a wall with the flue venting through the side panel hrizontally out through the cavity wall. Due...

I'm hoping this is a straigth forward question. I've installed a UPVC/composite door in place of a window. The door sill sits on top of the DPC on the outer wall giving a minimal step internally, and sensible step up from external (2x brick courses to dpc + depth of sill) Internally I have...

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Hi folks, I'm looking to build a timber frame utility room (details here http://www.diynot.com/forums/building/timber-frame-wall-structure-for-lean-to-utility-conservatory.344935/#2580152 I really need to relocate the floor standing grant oil boiler into here. Is there anything that might...

Hi, I'm looking for some words of wisdom with regard my project. I'm planning to construct a utility room between my garage and house. Currently this is a concreted courtyard. Area measures 2.4m x 6m. Rightly or more likely wrongly I'm treating this as a temporary structure/conservatory...