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I have always been a fan of copper and soldered joints but I need to move a couple of radiators and have seen that plastic speed fit flexible pipe is now more common. Is this really any good to install central heating? And what is the difference in the types available? what’s the best to use...

How would I calculate what size rsj to use ? I live in a bunger low and wish to take the wall down between the kitchen and lounge the wall is 3m long including an existing door all that is resting on top of the wall is the ceiling timbers in the loft. The kitchen ceiling rests on this wall as...

In a mk split load consumer unit can the rcd be fitted on the right or in the middle Some of the diagrams show both So would the rcd be fussy about what way round the live and neutral enter the rcd So the busbar can be fitted to the left or right of the rcd Many thanks

Thanks Steve for your reply I did say that the job I was quoting was not related to this question as im not a sparks so I will not be doing this work I was just asked the question myself and I said I prefer the split load unit with main switch and rcd to protect the sockets etc so I was then...

I was quoting a job not related to this question (im not a sparks) And was asked about a consumer unit (replacing) What consumer unit would be the best option not the make but Standard unit with main switch Standard unit with rcd Slit load with main switch lights etc and rcd sockets/cooker...

As I said there is no roof timbers coming down onto the top of this wall just the ceiling timbers on each side the main roof structure has its supporting beams coming down onto the central hallway as the roof is hipped on all 4 sides so I would just need to take the weight of the ceilings. I...

I want to take a wall out in my bungalow The wall separates the lounge from the kitchen and is around 8ft long there is nothing coming down onto the top of the wall in the loft the only thing its supporting is the ceiling timbers as they meet over this wall from the two rooms so my question is...

No I didn’t change it I took it out to try to confirm if it had split Before ordering a new one. I couldn’t see any damage so put the old one back

Here is my problem I have a potterton performer 30HE. Recently when the hot water tap is turned on the boiler takes some time to fire up this then got to the point of no hot water at all. I had a look at the diverter valve and the pin on the front of the valve is slow or hardly moving and...

I was thinking more along the lines of plastic or rubber it will be in the surface so can be seen and as the spots will be on spikes they may be moved from time to time. The flex they put on garden pond equipment is rubber (I think?) so I was thinking along the same lines also im not sure if...

Yes I did mean to get the bolt trough the two banjos together But I think I will get some piranha nuts. And what about the best type of flex to use coming out the box to feed some par 38 spots that will be on spikes along the flower bed

What is the best way to terminate swa into the plastic weatherproof boxes that are available from tlc ? I will have two of them so the swa will need to go into one box then out to follow onto the next one . Can I terminate into the plastic with the gland using the earth tag as a way to link...

I have quite a bit of tiling to do and I have seen professionals use some type of cord (string) to space the tiles Can anyone tell me where I can get this and what exactly is it Many thanks

Hi I have recently been looking into changing my broadband supplier currently I am with tiscali (now talk talk) I have done several speed tests and I an only getting 1mb download speed I have spoken to bt about getting my broadband from them and they say my line is capable of up to 8mb but did...

Thanks for all the info I will make some enquires But looking on the worst case what about my turning the meter idea

Thanks for a quick reply but that was over my head could you clarify, as I have never heard of such a thing ???? How do they work ? Do all suppliers do them ? I live near Margate Kent if it helps.

So if I make a board stickling out at a right angle from the existing meter board inside the cupboard would this be a suitable way to mount the meter ? Or is it a stipulation that it is to be fixed to a solid wall ? I can then cut a small doorway in the side of the cupboard to enable the man to...

Thanks for your comments why an un-fused cutout ? I’m working on the assumption that the new meter will be the new slim digital type and as I would like it in the hall it would need to be boxed in and be as slim as possible with that in mind how big (slim) is a un-fused cut-out ? If I fix the...