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  1. alpcon

    Pparapet wall

    Thanks for that. ill add that one to the possibilities :)
  2. alpcon

    Pparapet wall

    Hi all, Have just completed the main structure of a rear extension where the flat roof is a balcony with all the relevant steel supports in place. Thing is customer has changed her mind and now wants concrete slabs laid on top of the parapet at the perimeter of the roof/balcony - all fine...
  3. alpcon

    Parapet wall

    Hi all, Have just completed the main structure of a rear extension where the flat roof is a balcony with all the relevant steel supports in place. Thing is customer has changed her mind and now wants concrete slabs laid on top of the parapet at the perimeter of the roof/balcony - all fine...
  4. alpcon

    Vado regatta built in valve-HELP !!!!!!

    Hi everyone - was wondering if anyone has ever fitted or tried to fit one of these ? I have, as a builder, fitted hundreds of shower valves with no problems until I came across this thing !! The instructions consist of 5 pictures and which one of these relates to the unit I have god only...
  5. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Ok, double pole isolator or rcbo, got that, then use a normal 3g light switch. The new box will be bang up to date so ill let the spark know this is required :) not saying that he wouldnt but best to mention it
  6. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Sorry guys forgot this The outside lights will be on a seperate breaker from the new box being fitted and the lounge switch will be from the existing downstairs lighting circuit. Got too caught up in trying to keep it all neat I forgot this Thanks again for the help :)
  7. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Both pir circuits to have a seperate switch, one for each circuit, that will override the pir and allow the lights to be turned on and stay on, then activate the switch(s) again to reset the pir's and set the circuits back to auto. This is specified in the instructions and both light circuits...
  8. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Thanks everyone much appreciated :)
  9. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Ok thanks that all sounds good but can the override switches be just normal light switches ? as in 1g1w, 1g2w etc
  10. alpcon

    Overide switches

    There is no circuit at the moment but both light circuits with the pir's will be powered off the lighting circuit. What i am trying to do is fit an override switch for both pir circuits, it says you can do this with both systems, so each circuit has its own override switch and i still need the...
  11. alpcon

    Overide switches

    Hi everyone, I have two seperate outside light systems, both with pir's and both say you can fit an override switch, no problem so far but on the wall inside the house the space is fairly limited and i understand the override switches have to be a fused switch and not a normal lighting switch...
  12. alpcon

    washing machine waste problem

    ok thanks for that, I have already considered the waste to the sink option but that means the extended waste from the washing machine to the sink spigot will be well over 2metres in length ! i can see problems arising from this :)
  13. alpcon

    washing machine waste problem

    Hi all, Been asked to plumb and waste a integrated washing machine and dish washer into a space bounded by a corner unit off the sink unit and an end panel at the other end. The space is almost exact for the appliances and both have an integrated door to be fitted to line up with the corner...
  14. alpcon

    Fitting new fascias

    Can you give us some more detail as to the timber you are replacing :D
  15. alpcon

    Guttering overhanging on neighbours property?

    WOW HOLD YOUR HORSES :shock: :shock: I think you definitely need to contact your local planning dept and get a planning officer out to site to get this sorted out. The plans should have been approved by planning as per the submitted documents so why is there an issue with the position of...
  16. alpcon

    Quick one... how thick is average tile?

    You get paid :shock: ill have to check this out with the mod :D
  17. alpcon

    What grout around shower - And thanks

    Dont mix up too much as it goes hard very quickly so do small areas at a time with a little mixed up for the job. The tiling boys can help you better with this than I can coz im just a humble builder :)
  18. alpcon

    Customer that won't pay...again!

    Yep take the ars..le to court and also explain that you will be adding interest on a weekly basis until the amount owed is paid in full but first write to him and explain the situation and that the roof has been put back as it was originally or in fact is now better than it was :!: It would...
  19. alpcon

    Guttering overhanging on neighbours property?

    yep im afraid noseal is right
  20. alpcon

    Fitting new fascias

    You can try and see if the tiles will simply slide up under the row above but they may be nailed :( What tiles are on your roof :?:
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