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Thanks guys, Ok well just to be on the safe side, I'll apply 3:1 PVA to Water, wait to go tacky so it will bond the next bay to the previous one and will do this tomorrow. Will start laying tiles on cement based adhesive in around 10-14 days. Thank you so much, this has been a great help...

Hi folks, Here's my story, hoping this thread won't be moved to DIY disasters section :mrgreen:. I started laying a new floor screed 75mm but with only me doing the work, it took ages and I was exhuasted. The room is 8 square metres consiting of 2 main large bays and I've managed to do 1...

For anyone needing info on how to join screed bays (before tiling), posted in the building section instead: Joining Screed Bays (Building Section)

I haven't moved it. Was already running horizontally across the wall. Well, I assume that the alarm went off, this will be a tamper fault being triggered causing alarm to go off. To turn off this fault, i had to put alarm code in keypad. The alarm then stopped. But 5 secs later, the alarm...

Sorry, how do you mean tested? I don't have a clue about alarms :( Just read back what i put, hope im not confusing you. basically i havent filled over any joins.

No, I haven't filled over the joint 8). Joint hasn't been touched as it's at the end of the room going through the window. Just what was in the way on the wall for wallpapering has been filled but its a straight run of cable so really shouldn't be a problem. From past experience, I know these...

unfortunately didnt as it wasnt actually me who went to turn it off. anything i should look for? There is a ready light, armed light, system light and lights for 8 zones. Anything to look out for incase it happens again? Any ideas to resolve the problem? Also, noticed the cable which i...

Hi, I had a PIR cable running across a wall which im wallpapering so i decided to chop a chase in the wall and bury it (not with plaster but acrylic filler) so i can easily hang the wallpaper and make it look better. Problem is, in the past 2 weeks, when ive been in the house, (obviously alarm...

Dlink looks great

Judging by the fact you are using XP, is your computer up to date with the adequate amount of RAM etc? What are the specs? How old is the computer?

Definitely absorbing water, as this only happens when it rains and even when it's only light rain. When it's heavy, it pours in like the titanic going down. Just don't know what to do. Was really wishing for a short-cut to avoid costly and laborious work. If anyone has any ideas, please let me...

Unfortunately, I do know it in my heart :( But I'm still keeping my options open such as felting under the rafters and then adding additional rafters between the existing ones provided there is enough space to squeeze them in. That way, the roof would be reinforced and the tiles can stay where...

Hi, I have a big problem. I have a roof without felt underneath so everytime it rains, water comes through the terrorcotta tiles (yes, TERRORcotta because they absorb water!) and as there is no felt underneath the battens, the water ends up all over the floor in the attic. See picture...

Glad you like 'my' pictures Taylortwocities :lol:. So... any ideas?

Hi guys, Took me a while but I've done some research on this topic of earth bonding. I have a much clearer understanding now of how it works. To clarify: In my house, main equipotential bonding exists within 600mm of the main stop cock. i have checked so no problem there. I assume this...

Had a look today and have seen there is one fitted and I saw a cable connected to it too :). Thanks JohnD, will do this. What I'll do is I'll snip it round about where it connects to the sink, and take the end and bond it to the cold water pipe below. You're right, no point in leaving it...

Well, I presume so, but everything is hidden and not accessible. The plumber is coming to replace the main stop cock soon so I'll ask him also to check if there is bonding elsewhere. Thanks for your reply.