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Hi Tony, The bayonet socket would be about 50 cm away from new gas hob. Any idea how much should the gas engineer charge? Would you know anything about the electrical socket question that I asked above?

Thanks for your replies. I've 1 more question: Is it OK to have a DP switched 2 gang socket + pattress box installed inside (on the wooden body) of the base cabinets (not drawers)? This option if OK will help me get the cooker and extractor fan installed perfectly within the reach of their...

As part of renovating our kitchen, we are getting rid of a freestanding gas/ oven with an integrated 5-in-1 gas cooker only (no oven). 1. The current freestanding gas cooker/ oven is connected to gas supply with a flexible rubber hose with a bayonet connection. Can a new similar flexible hose...

Hi, I've just installed an IKEA METOD kitchen and the granite worktop is about to go next. I cannot understand how to install an End Cover Panel to a dishwasher that is the in the corner of a (now open ended) wall. I've been told by Ikea that the cover panel is: Not attached to the dishwasher...

The exposed wires were the wires (not bare copper) that have been taken out of outer PVC insulation in red and black plastic. The quality of plastic on these wires was not great really, so I covered all of them to get more life. Hmmm.. I've one batten in kitchen and 2 lights in the living...

Hi John Yes all the first floor lighting would be replaced by new T&E wiring from the CU. I am kicking myself for not being able to do much about ground floor lighting. I've opened to check all the ground floor lights and switches. I covered the exposed wires with insulation tape and...

Thanks for your replies folks. There are 2 lighting circuits at the CU: One for first floor and one for ground floor. The upstairs one where the fans are to be installed will be upgraded to NEW 1.5 T&E all the way from the CU. The access is feasible through an empty loft. The downstairs...

Hello all, I've bought 2 smallish and very light weight ceiling fans from B&Q with lights (called Twister) for first floor bedrooms. The existing wiring for lights does not have earth (old wiring). So I am thinking of running an extra earth cable to loft as the manual for fan says that I...

Hi, I am thinking of getting my 8 year old Ravenheat HE85T Combi boiler (also known as CSI85 I think) serviced. The boiler is running fine (touch wood) and has had quite a few parts replaced in its life. Can someone recommend a reputable service engineer in the Basildon/ Essex area: SS14...

Thanks for your reply folks! stardanny, I hope I've not done anything stupid like this. Will open the radiator over the weekend and hose it properly. Mark, I think the feed pipe gets warmish (not super hot) but the return pipe is ice cold. twgas, no it has never worked. The 3 rads are...

Hi all, I've a Potterton Profile 50E boiler that seems to run and heat well. As shown in the diagram below, I've added 3 small radiators to existing pipework when I had an extension downstairs (3m into the garden) making a total of 12 rads. 2 of the radiators (circled in red) are hotting up...

Hi, I've a 3 year old Stuart Turner Negative Head Single Shower pump (hot water only). Recently I've had to turn off and isolate the pump to remove connections to a balancing valve in the bath. Since reconnecting, the pump is not coming on straight away when you open a tap (upstairs or...

Hi, Yes with the rainfall over the past few weeks, it has been very wet I would say. But we have not been walking on it..

Thanks.. Its quite pricey. Will ring them to find the length as the current one if almost 2 meters. Based on your link, found these on ebay (alas only 1.5 meters)...

Hi, Please see below the pic of my garden with turf that was laid in July 2013. For some reason most of the grass is turning yellow, especially through these winter months. Is it dying or is this normal? Can I use any fertilizer in the winter months to help it get back to green? I've used...

Hi all, Just removed this shower hose from my bath. As you can see, it has a connector (15mm) which I had to disconnect to remove the hose as it travels through the top of bath. Can you please help find a replacement? Can't find it online. Thanks.

Hi, Acrypol seems quite expensive. Found this which looks similar with great feedback: http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexacryl-roof-repair-compound-black-1kg/57518#product_additional_details_container I was hoping to find something in a silicon tube as the felt around the metal grill is...

Hi, I've a flat roof on the house that looks in a reasonable clean condition. There is a rain pipe in the middle of the roof (house), around the drain opening is a metal grill (for leaves etc). I've a small leak from there coming into my first floor wardrobe. I've used several types of...

For information to others who attempt this: As advised in my post above, see if you can isolate the boiler and find a drain point on the boiler itself, then cycle the compression and release drain nut a few times (I did it thrice). The pressure has not gone over 2 bar since then and I am...