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I though it seemed a little harsh!!! Cheers for the advice so far. I was discussing with my wife earlier, and was wondering if some engineers spec the least powerful to try to get the quote as cheap as possible/to win the job. I've read a lot of similar threads, where people are getting...

Is that aimed at my lack of knowledge, or the Engineer recommending a 28?

Running a tap with the shower was more of a question, than a requirement - but thanks for the suggestion. If it's unlikely you can shower and run a tap (with anything less than a 40kW Combi), what I'm struggling to determine is what rate of flow I need (I guess the most important thing is...

I've just realised your reference to 'incoming mains performance' is in relation to the incoming water (I think), and not gas. Again, no engineer has tested this, but I went round and tested it myself a few weeks ago (with bucket and stopwatch) and got the following: - Shower (set all way to...

Cheers Terry. No engineers have carried out heat loss calcs, or measured incoming mains performance (as far as I'm aware). The one who we've used for work on our CH previously (so knows the house) was confident ANY CH output would be sufficient to heat the house. I have no idea about these...

I purposely didn't go into too much detail, as I didn't want to get into discussions about whether a combi was suitable. My main questions where how much difference there was between 24 and 30kW CH, and if there were substantial differences between the Compact and Classic. A candle under a...

We're getting quotes to have a conversion to a combi boiler, replacing the old boiler in a slightly oversized kitchen cupboard. We've had quotes for a 34 CDi Classic, and a 36 CDi Compact. The Compact would fit straight in the cupboard without modifications. The Classic would require some...

I'd be interested to hear peoples thoughts on the Tado Smart Thermostat Starter Kit (v3) to replace an old wired thermostat (a new combi boiler will be fit at the same time). It seems to me to be similar in functionality to the Nest, and I've managed to order one for a good price (£139...

Apologies for the thread revival, but what's the link between weather compensation being enabled, and continuously pumping water round the system?

We've noticed recently, our Baxi Solo 2 PF boiler (with hot water tank) has started making some strange noises. There seem to be two separate issues (though they may be related). The first is a noise that sounds like it might be bearings of some sort. It occasionally comes and goes when the...

Can anyone offer any advice as to what I need to do then? ;)

Should perhaps mention, the house was built in 1996, though the kitchen was replaced at some point since.

For some reason I was unable to embed the images. I've replaced with links which should work now. Edit: Yes the sink is metallic.

I was replacing my washing machine at the weekend, and noticed one end of the earth bond was tucked behind the back wooden plate under my kitchen sink, not attached to anything. I have no idea if it's come loose whilst removing the old machine, or if it's been like this for longer. I have 2...

Ok so I've swung round and am considering a cordless again! Any thoughts on this Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 cordless (or it's specs). It seems to have around 1,600 positive reviews, though on the downside only comes with 1.5 Ah batteries (though the fact it comes with two, and apparently one takes...

Given all the replies (thanks), I'm wondering now whether it would be best to get a corded drill for now that can be my go-to, which should hopefully last. Then if/when I have any projects that will require a lot of drilling/screwing, I could look to buy a cordless drill then specifically to do...

After 20 years of occasional service, my old (B&Q corded 600W) hammer drill bit the dust, following some abuse I gave it over-drilling a tree stump (lesson learned). I'm now looking for a replacement, and figured cordless now seems to be the way to go. However, there seem to be lots of...

Why turn all the mcbs etc off first (i.e. is order important)? (Incidentally, I've now replaced the switch, by switching EVERYTHING in the consumer unit off first - though I started with the mains switch first).

Thanks for everyone's responses. I think essentially I was posting for two things. A sanity check on my proposed method (which seems to be approved of but not flawless*), and also details of how to use a multimeter to test a circuit is live, and then prove it is dead. * I realise removing...

Firstly as you'll note by this thread, I'm not an electrician, but am cautious/sensible enough to post the question, so should hopefully(!) be up to the job. I have a damaged (but still working) 1 way light switch that needs replacing. I've done this before, though to do this previously I've...