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Thank you v much @terryplumb The sink is indeed a mixer so I think it is best to run 4 15mm pipes to that new bathroom. One pair via water pump for the shower. One pair (cold from loft water tank and hot from the hot water cylinder) for the sink. Do you think if the current bathoom sink...

Hi Doing up my bathroom and wanted to ask [more] questions hoping for some help... On a gravity fed system at home and the current bathroom sink hot and cold feed is great (no pumps to the sink), no complaints at all about the pressure or hot water. The current bathroom sink happens to be the...

Thanks for the advice. Looking at the face on the inside of the inlet I would say no washer?

Hi thanks. Hi the paperwork included in the box had the following details, which initially threw me off compared to what I read before I bought on the website.

Hi everyone Sorry first of all for what might seem like basic questions. Some context first then a few questions at the end... I am fitting thermostatic shower valve/mixer (link to product) recessed into the wall. Instructions specify that the ideal pressure is: 0.2Mpa-0.5Mpa They also state...

OK good point and yes @oldbuffer did also suggest against - I lost track. Many thanks all!

:D Tell me about it! But learning loads. I have to say I am struggling to find a plumber to agree to do the job, three have turned me down due to too much other work. I may have to do this myself. @Madrab I don't suppose you can help answer a prior question of mine, where to put lever valves (or...

@oldbuffer Hi sorry, it's me not knowing the correct names for components, but basically looking to know where to position components like a ?Lever valve? that would help me isolate a section of the system for any future maintenance. I know just above and below my pump I have the ability to...

Thank you! In which case all good, reasonably happy with the current volume and re-heat time. Ok thanks I have updated my diagram highlighting in green the specific pipes that need changing and I presume an auto air valve is needed in each zone as shown? To complete the diagram I am going...

Many thanks @Madrab ! This closes out my first step of figuring out what is the current situation. Thanks again. Clarification: Is this what I thought was PRV but its a bypass? Next step for me is: 1. Need to figure out if my cylinder is old and should be replaced or if I can run it longer...

Hello I'm in the process of having to run a new heating circuit for my downstairs rads as the existing pipes are buried under concrete floors and their developing leaks. I could T-off from the upstairs circuit but the way the pipes are run its actually not too much hassle just doing a separate...

@flameport I've just realised by coincidence I've previously watched your youtube channel including one on the sonoff strip down and you've been commenting on this thread. Thanks! Great vids btw !

Did you make that yourself? that's brilliant. you mentioned in an earlier post a micro-processor based controller, basic question but is that this?

Hi: Thanks to the link by @flameport I did some research and found this interesting diagram. In principle these systems use ethernet in the star/bus topology to the switches by using the wires in a proprietary manner. Loxone approach shown in the diagram below. one wire is used for data but most...

ok I have some reading and investigation work to do at home to see if I can do a rewire. I'll likely come back here with more questions! Thanks v much for all the help so far.

I'm going to look at both options as I am very tempted to do the rewire but I've decorated some of the rooms and I don't want to mess those up. Keen to hear about @bernardgreen relays and any more info so I can weigh things up. Thanks all -so very useful!

This looks great thank you. What relays are you using? Sorry I can't tell from the photo. Thanks - I am going to take some time later to read over. I saw a great comparison between these and the sonoff. Where is the best place to get these in the UK? Thanks all!

Yes - they won't be which is why I am nervous about this approach. Especailly as I want to periodically check these devices for early signs of over heating or other failures. This sounds v interesting! How is this done? Ethernet cables with a basic micro controller at each switch so that each...

Hi: I've been doing some minor home automation at my home but I'm considering taking the next step and adding automation to my lighting circuits. I'm not a fan of smart bulbs, they are a v expensive approach and it just makes a lot more sense (to me at least) to put the "smart" into the fixed...

Hi - I think i'm being a bit silly and not able to find info on the physical dimensions of Texe Premier Elite 8XP expander and SmartCom units. I'm provisioning a space for a future install but unsure what overall footprint to mark out on the wall. Thanks