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My Boiler is around 10 years old, it's a Vaillant Turbomax Pro 837e, it's not a condensing Boiler. It was bought with a focus on DHW performance and, regrettably, no real consideration was made towards running costs. Today, 10 years later, I'm seeing monthly gas bills of £120-130/month over...

I have an awkward Radiator Valve scenario. I have a large radiator that I planned to be piped from the wall and to use 'Corner Valves'. Once I fitted the radiator, which was a fresh install, it was clear that if it ever had to be removed, due to the style of the brackets, it would be...

....actually on further thought, it's on a gable end, so it is fairly high. It's within about 1.0m of the ridge.

Now, this is a more useful reply. Thanks Westie. I'm interested in the point about overhead clearance and will investigate further. Any more information on this would be appreciated. See, I like dealing with tradesmen and contractors with whom you can have an intelligent conversation, but...

OK, back to the original question in a more simple form. Domestic electrical work is covered by Part P. It's Black & White. Is this type of work covered by a similar set of written regulations that DNO's follow?

Bernard, they've actually quoted for doing it my way, or similarly. It's approximately £250. Seriously, and that includes isolation at the pole. It's at the 'final hour' that they've decided they aren't completely happy. Furthermore, they are happy to put it in the loft, providing it's in their...

The £900 is for them to pass the cable down the duct that I lay. It's with me doing everything I can do (fitting the new meter box, hockey sticks both ends etc.). I'd hazard a guess that it is largely made up by the cost of replacing the whole length of cable? It's about 20 metres directly...

To clarify, I'm not interested in putting the whole length of the supply cable underground, that's going to cost about £1200. (their costs are £900, plus excavation costs and ducting etc). I know it would be nicer in so many ways, but we're talking £800-900 difference between the 2 jobs and...

Oddly, they are happy to allow me to keep the meter indoors and in which case the cable can come in through the loft. It's only because I want it external that this problem has arisen. I get sick of pushy meter readers, I submit my meter readings every month on the 1st of the month without...

I'm currently arguing with my local DNO about moving of my Electric Meter. They initially said they could run my supply cable from the pole, to a bracket on the gable end and then into the loft via a 20mm access hole. From here, the cable would enter their regulation 32mm Smooth Duct where it...

Perfect. That makes a lot of sense. Thanks. 8)

The renovation of my bungalow has been going on for several years and along the way I've re-piped the entire Central Heating system. For right or wrong, the main circuit is 22mm, with the branches in 15mm. Every inch is insulated. I understand this is likely to be overkill. Now I'm nearing...

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I consider myself to be a fairly competant DIY'er, knowing my limits. I turn out work to a good standard, but aren't shy about calling in the professionals if a job is beyond my scope or legality. I've bought 4 'designer' radiators from a UK company, who deal both on a trade basis and to...

Would be lovely if they knew the answers. Sadly though, all they are doing is reguritating Document J, which I have already read. I genuinely think that on this one, they don't really know and I don't really have the energy to keep on at them!

We're building an extension and as part of that have done away with the original brick chimney in favour of a freestanding install, comprising mainly twin-wall flue. I'm reading Document J, but it reads exactly as though it was written by someone in a suit that has never been near a flue, but...

Loctite 55 fixed it. 8) But why on earth do you need to damage the threads as part of the process?! I couldn't think of a logical reason to do that.