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I guess temporary will turn into months and years but take the point!

Hi, Elderly parents live in an early 1970's property with an externally accessed under stairs cupboard - probably designed as a coal shed. It is a single skin wall backing onto the hall and on each side an under stairs cupboard accessed internally. The hall is draughty which I think is...

Hi, I’ve had some wooden fence posts snap and now midway through replacing with dry cast concrete posts (Strongcast). Plan is to refit the existing panels which are on their last legs but buy some decent ones in the Spring. I’ve seen various sizes of widths quoted from 180cm to 183cm. Thought...

Hi, I need to update the house central heating system. Boiler was done a few years ago but the rads and pipework are 1970s, in particular most is TruWell pipe and needs to be replaced. Had a quote (£2.5k exc. VAT) to replace 5 radiators and all Truwell pipe on CH circuit, as well as hot and...

Hi, It's probably time to replace my 2001 Potterton Suprima and Honeywell Y plan setup. I have an installer attending to provide a quote but would appreciate any advice on considerations, must have options, etc. Have my eyes on Viesmann Vitodens range but not sure what would be the best boiler...

Hi, Thanks - just one question on the easi-fill. On a small patch, do I need to use this or is it acceptable just to buy a pre-mixed filler of some sort from one of the sheds? The easi-fill seems pretty cheap, so with a view small patches to do it is no issue to get this. I'm guessing will get...

Hi, Thanks for the advice. I'm taking holes around 100mm square, although your advice probably stands for anything other than repairing a drill hole (or slightly larger) where you can pack and fill. Might be a daft question but what is the purpose of taping joints. I know it is the...

Hi, I've got a few holes in plasterboard to repair, mainly due to door handles/child combination. Seen a number of solutions on the web, all much of a muchness I think and include cut out damage and then a backing piece of: Fibreboard fixed with PVA Plasterboard fixed with PVA or compound or...

Hi, Found another location in the hallway where we can get a cable from the panel to the keypad. Only problem is that the position will face the front door from 2 - 3m away. There will be a PIR in the room and door switch. Would this location be bad practice or acceptable given the...

Hi, Thanks for input. Not too concerned with the threat of tamper as it will trigger. Is it standard practice to put the keypad very close to the door? The panel is in an adjoining downstairs cloakroom. The keypad could go in there, although limited in space or stay in the hallway but on a...

Hi, Well this is probably the dumbest question I'll probably ever ask but given my track record in cutting holes in walls and then deciding on another location, I thought I may get a second opinion. Going to reach my old wired Pyronix Sterling with a Texecom Premier Elite with their metal...

UPS3 pops up on the Screwfix website at 109. Rang Anchor pumps and they said they buy in bulk and got the impression they would need to shift their UPS2 stock before they think about ordering the new model.

All, Thanks for the input. I had another try with Grundfos to explain the difference in real terms between their latest UPS/Alpha pumps but I got no where. My conclusion is that UPS is a universal fit (obviously) and with its efficiency gains is now getting very close to the base Alpha...

Hi, The Grundfos Selectric 15 - 50 in our 3 bed semi is still going okay after 17 years but it has taken me a few years to realise it sounds like a Panzer division passing by. Although I am holding out on the central heating being turned on until Oct, thought I should probably take a punt on a...

Hi, 4 zones I think - hall, kitchen, lounge and landing. Magnetic sensor on the front door.

Hi, Our Pyronix Sterling 10 ringer unit has stopped ringing when the alarm is activated (light still flashes). Whilst I'm interested in any ideas what may be causing that, I wondered whether it is time to consider any upgrade (key panel is looking a little battered after 15 years(. The garage...

Hi, Yes but what is the correct standard for these cables to make them suitable for outdoor exposure. Some manufacturers refer to both IEC60502-1 and VDE 0276-603 but I don't know whether there is any difference between these standards (or whether they are the same when it comes to outdoor/UV...

Hi, I ordered some NYY-J cable for an outdoor light. I understand cable is suitable for outdoor use and will not degrade from UV light. What has arrived from the wholesaler is stamped Eurotuff, with the IEC 60502-1 standard. From what I understand, this is an international standard as opposed...

Hi, As you can see from the closed photographs, I need to get on and paint an external door and threshold. I was planning to paint the frame and door with Zinnser All Coat Exterior white but I'm not sure what is the best approach to the door threshold. I just wondered it anyone had any advice...

Hi, Although I thought I had a reasonable understanding of the various types of sealant and their uses, I realise I don’t and would appreciate your input. I mainly need to seal a 2 mm gap between a laminated (duraboard) windowsill and the window frames. I also need to seal a small gap where...