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This is something that crossed my mind. I didn't commission the sparks myself, rather they were subcontracted by the bathroom installers, and while they did appear to be a legitimate, established local firm, I wasn't impressed when they wired the fan switched live only and didn't bother asking...

Apologies, I should have worded it, "Can the CU be rejigged by moving the right hand RCD so that it protects all of the circuits currently to the right of it". But it does sound so much easier to just replace MCBs 1-4 with RCBOs. I did notice the labels incorrectly stating RCBOs myself, but...

Hi all, I have a question regarding the RCD protection in my consumer unit, photo attached. My understanding is that the MCBs in positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are not protected by an RCD, as per the regs of the time. I would like to protect these circuits, in particular number 2, as we've recently...

It's just another inspection chamber where a few branches converge. C'mon, spill the beans :LOL:

No low level vents present and and no high level pipe in the interceptor chamber. My logic is that when the "tea pot lid" was present, I never noticed any odours, unless there was a minor blockage, which used to happen fairly regularly due to waste snagging on broken ceramic pipe just before...

Spied these on Screwfix - https://www.screwfix.com/p/bailey-94-110mm-drain-test-plugs-2-pack/62513 Is this the sort of plug that would do the trick?

1930's interceptor trap - rodding hole "tea pot lid" went missing after some cowboys worked on the drains. Depending who you speak to, these aren't necessary on a vented system, as mine is, but I have noticed the occasional sewer whiff in the garden since it went walkabout and there are no...

It's just a small hand basin waste pipe. No room internally to hide the pipe. It doesn't get cold enough to freeze pipes very often here else I'd try insulating it.

Thanks, very useful info. I have my doubts the strap boss was installed properly. Although it is secure, whatever was used to fix it appears to be breaking down, hence the leak. It is whitish in colour. Not sure if solvent weld dries white, but I'm thinking it could be regular old superglue or...

I've noticed that although I've cured the main leak from the old strap boss adaptor, there is still a small leak from beneath the strap boss itself. It looks as though whatever has been used to seal it to the soil pipe is failing. I'm thinking I might as well just remove the strap boss if it's...

Good thinking. I am such a dunce!

Had a crack at this today. Think it went OK. Blanked off the strap boss as suggested and ran a new pipe to the lower boss socket after first cutting a 54mm hole. New rubber adaptors seem a much better and snug fit than the old one. I thought about using silicone just for belts and braces but my...

I did consider replacing parts but it's a relatively obscure and long-discontinued Kenwood model. Not easy to obtain. I've been in this boat before tbh, it's at that age where once you start throwing cash at it, something more expensive will go wrong next week.

Much appreciated, thank you. Do you have any opinion as to why the builders used a strap boss instead of going straight into the existing boss on the access branch?

I bit the bullet and ordered a heat pump model. We're generally pretty good at keeping on top of the laundry and rarely have the need to get anything dry pronto. Hopefully the extra drying time won't be too much of an issue and the reduced electric bills should offset this somewhat. Went for a...

Integrated?

Where have all the integrated vented tumble dryers gone? Ours is 20 years old and has recently begun making a great impression of a cement mixer! I could have a crack at repairing, but given its age, it's probably time for a new one. I am absolutely flabbergasted than I can't find a single...

About five years ago we had a toilet fitted under the stairs. The builder put in new pipes for the toilet and sink waste. The sink waste is teed into the soil pipe via 32mm and a strap boss, but there isn't much of a fall on the pipe and I've had problems with standing water freezing and...

I would leave the steel beams and staircase to the experts, but I could probably DIY the rest of it. Nice guide, thanks (y)

No plans for a dormer, it would be used as a kids/guest bedroom so maximising the space is not essential. I am also happy for the upper purlins to remain as there is plenty of space around them. The doll comes out at Halloween :LOL: