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Hi all, Im currently having my bungalow loft converted. This involves taking the roof off and fitting a new one with a steeper pitch. I have got planning permission and full building regulation permission. However now ive moved out and have knocked down internal walls and removed the roof the...

Interesting solutions there, another problem is that the building regs want me to put insulation in the ceiling between floors any ideas for this and downlights - ive seen those expensive light covers and the cost of them make it impractable!

Hi all, If i were to put downlights in my house. I would like to wire them in the way shown in the second pic on this page, using junction boxes. http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/projects/lightcircuit.htm However how do you get around them being accessible? is it ok to say there accessible...

Hello All, My house needs a re-wire, I was thinking of doing this at the same time as extending my house. My brother and i both have the 16th edition 2381 and inspection and testing 2931. Can we do the work and then get the council to test the work?

Thanks Richard, Thats exactly what i needed to know! Ian

Thanks Paul, Yes ive got access to my works sds drill. The problem is the pipe will run down a new wall which is being built and the foundations have been dug for this to and will be filled with concrete this week so i need to get the pipe work in below ground level asap, before the cement...

Thanks Richard, some food for thought there. My building inspector is visiting on Tuesday to look at some foundations ive dug, so i will quiz him then. By soil stack do you mean the pipe that goes up and vents about 10foot up, I presumed i would need to extend this to so thats fine. Thanks again.

Hi all, Im converting my bathroom in my bungalow into a new hall way by putting in a door where the window is. The new bathroom will be upstairs directly above where it is now. The big main waste pipe is in the way of the new opening. I want to move the pipe out of sight so it runs down...

Hi all, Im converting my bathroom in my bungalow into a new hall way by putting in a door where the window is. The new bathroom will be upstairs directly above where it is now. The big main waste pipe is in the way of the new opening. I want to move the pipe out of sight so it runs down...

Hi all, I want to convert a window opening into a door. The width will remain the same so i presume the lintel will be fine. Is it just a case of getting a big cutting disc and cutting down the wall? how do i fill the gap in the caverty when this is done? anything else to think of? Thanks

Hi all, With a electric hob and an electric eye level oven on different walls is it best to have them on the same circuit? ie consumer unit to junction box then seperated to seperate control units then onto a terminal outlet box behind the appliance's.

Hi all, Im having an extension built at home. Currently i have in most rooms 12v downlighters. But i was thinking of using this opertunity to convert. I was wondering what the advantage's was in main's or 12v. Also the building inspector wants insulation in the ceiling void between the ground...

Hello All, I feel im competant - heres my qualifications. C&G 16th Edition (2381) C&G inspection and testing (2391) C&G PAT testing course (2377) I use these in my work place and have access to there Robin 1652 multifunction tester. So how much work could i do then?

Hi all, Having an extension, whilst im doing this i plan to totally rewire the house and upgrade my DB. How much of this can i do if i work with a qualified electrician?

Thanks for the info, I didnt even know he was a builder or speak to him before the planning application notice went up. He then approched me explaining himself and asking what the job was about etc. He is probably sick of me popping round to ask questions now. When you say "is it a cash job"...

Hi all, Im about to have an extension built and have most things finnalized but im wondering what sort of contract i should draw up with my builder. I have a qoute for the cost and a list of all things he will do for that cost but no time line (he has given me a labour only cost as he does...

Thanks for the replies, There to go in an old coat cuboard so its not that small, and yes the fuse box would be above the boiler, Thanks again for the advice

Thanks for the info, Ive also placed this in the plumbing section to see what those boys say. Ian

Hello All, Im planning my extension and was wondering whether there is any regs regarding placing a fuse box in the same cupboard as a combi boiler? Any info would be greatly received. Thanks Ian

Hello All, Im planning my extension and was wondering whether there is any regs regarding placing a fuse box in the same cupboard as a combi boiler? Any info would be greatly received. Thanks Ian