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As I have a large gas double oven, which unfortunately cannot be replaced. I am forced to have electric. However as it has to occupy a 900mm hole a double oven would be ideal. But I do not have or could provide a 30A (or whatever) source for it (solid floor and no available capacity on CU) Long...

I have a Essex & Suffolk mains stop cock within my front garden wall. I also have another just inside my house under floorboard. The house is 80 years old and I've owned it for the last 50. Recently the jumper fell in my house stop cock and with advice turned it 3/4 times and the jumper...

I want to install 2 ovens into a tall unit which housed a large gas oven. The kitchen was installed 30 years ago and the cabinet depth is only 550mm. Assuming I can get over that hurdle the best I could achieve would be that both ovens would sit tight against a plastered brick wall. Are there...

I am installing 2 single 13A Built in oven to replace existing gas type that are not sold now. The ring in the kitchen is fine and I can intercept it above the units and install a double socket outlet which is all that is required for the ovens supplied with 3 pin plugs. However I believe the...

After a recent boiler service it was confirmed that I had kettling. It is a 15 year old Ideal Standard boiler, 2 motorised valves, header tank and 9 rads. It was suggested that a powerflush might be too much for this ageing system.My intention is to drain, refill with F3 and run for 2 days...

I have a broken cistern and the replacement doesn't fit perfectly with the hard coppered feed. I have a an isolator valve (40 yo) that doesn't close completely and I therefor wish to change that at the same time as plumbing in the new bottom fill cistern valve. The simplest way (I see) is a flat...

Enquiring for a friend as to issues re. EV Charger install. As he has an all electric kitchen ie. dish washer, induction hob, washing machine etc. and only a 60A main fuse. He realises that his DNO will need to fit a 100A main fuse. Before he books an electrician, he intends to contact UK Power...

I would like to keep a variety of size and length screws, rather than having to go out or order when I am doing a job. I am only a DIY'er and don't use that many to warrant 100/200 boxes. To this end I found a site "CheapScrews" that can supply me with say 4/4.5/5 in 40/50/70mm in small volumes...

I have an old 35 year old Franke 2 bowl sink and mixer tap. The tap needs replacing but I need assurance that the new one will fit. The old tap has a 30mm threaded column to which the H&C feeds are sweated into it. The whole assembly is then fixed with a 40mm brass nut. Will a modern mixer tap...

Fitting Wren wall cabinets and noticed the mounting fixings are in the top corners. If I find that there are cables in the wall where the screws would need to go - how do I get over the problem. The base units wouldn't be a problem as the fixings can be moved along but I don't see a way to do...

How near the top should the water level be. After changing the float valve and putting a slight bend in the float arm. The water level still appears high although now shutting off. What level should it be from the top of the tank, please.

I am hoping to help my son fit a new oven. It is rated as 13A and may come with flexi cable or none. Currently he has an Electric Oven cabled with 6mm cable from a 32A MCB. The new cooker will be opposite and will require additional wiring. If the manufacturer suggests connecting to ring...

I'm finding it difficult to work out the difference between the vast array of diamond blades used in concrete and brick cutting. Some appear to be continuous circumference while others are segmented - what's the difference. As a DIY'er I would like to buy one for occasional use, that could cover...

As the title says and I want to buy the safest and prepare properly and safely. I have a cordless 125mm grinder arriving today. All I've purchased so far is a Bosch Carbide disc to enable me to reduce in size for disposal a garden gate and 50 branches too big for my shredder. Although I have...

My son asked for some advice re. the above. He believes that his fault is DIY repairable but it's confusing. The cold fill solenoid valve appears to be under his sink and not integrated in the dishwasher. It seem like the valve with a cable has a cable resinned in. That cable is the threaded...

Does anyone know if they - like others - have the ability to be joined with another to double their length. Till now I have used Irwin quick clamps but will invest in a couple of longer sash one for some small chair gluing projects. I thought sash ones might suffice but need confirmation that i...

I thought that I'd go straight to the medium duty quick clamps and try to build up a variety of sizes. To start I thought I'd buy a pair of 300mm (12") but would like to confirm because they are an expensive item. Will they work OK for smaller ranges ie. to avoid buying 150mm as well. If OK I...

A couple of years ago I replaced the socket outlets and light switches at a friends house. The wiring was OK although the available available length was sometimes lacking. I believe he had bought MK and I remember having issues with 3 or 4 with the conductors popping out. I found the method...

I'm helping a relation tidy up the wiring arrangement in his garage and improve it's safety. Along with many similar installations in the area, the power feed to attached garage is via a 4mm spur off a socket outlet in his lounge. At the moment I don't know if I could just drill another hole...

Although I can source a replacement head for my Drayton ZA5 valve. Does the much cheaper ESi head fit too. It's spec states ESi, Honeywell, and similar type bodies, with the two supplied screws.. but doesn't mention Drayton.