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I have a Triton T60si that I’m looking to replace as it’s leaking a bit from the bottom. I see there’s an “easy fit” triton available which I was thinking about, are these recommended? Reviews seem a bit variable but thought it might make it possible as a DIY, non plumber fit. I want one that...

Hi, wondering if someone could help I have a vent axia extractor fan in utility room of house we moved into not long ago. A while ago I accidentally left it on and thought I’d knackered it. But went to look at it today and switched it on at socket and pulled the cord and it went on and seemed...

Hi I’ve got a new wireless/battery ring doorbell and wondered if it’s ok to put it on the actual door itself? The door is wood so would be the easiest place to attach it. Or is there a reason not to? Current doorbell is on the harling just to side of the door like normal but that makes it...

Here is switch outside fireplace

The manual says 220-240v 50Hz 1kW/2kW heat outputs

Thank you for your replies, I now have the fire and bought a socket to attach to the wire. The wire I think has 1mm2 on it, does that sound thick enough? Pics below The fuse in the socket outside the fire was a 3amp. I’ve been told I should get a 10amp for that, does that sound right?

Wondering if someone could help! I’ve had an inset gas fire removed, gas capped etc. There is a switch beside the fireplace that was for the igniter, and the wire is still in the opening. Can I add a stocket to this wire to plug a new electric fire into so that can then be the switch for...

I’m not sure, there is a gas fire in situ and a draft, on the outside what looks like a vent/flu cover. I assumed an electric fire wouldn’t need this? It’s not like an air brick

I’m getting my gas fire pipes capped off soon and will be replacing the fire with an electric one. The main reason for this is the draft that comes in through the vent behind the fire is really bad in winter. Is it just a case of bricking up the hole where the vent goes outside? Or do I have to...

Thanks that’s what I’m thinking as I’ve effectively created a foundation for the back part of the slab to sit on, rather than just the earth where i would use sharp sand

I’m about to attach 300mm paving along a small wall, single brick thick, which is retaining the lawn behind it. So the paving will be like coping stones on the wall, but paving on the earth behind the wall. I’ve put a channel of concrete behind the wall to prevent the paving sinking if it gets...

I’m in the process of levelling my garden before putting down turf. It was covered in slabs and stones, but have got rid of these and so far 3 skip fulls of earth. So as part of levelling I have had to lower the back of the garden and have created a step down/retaining wall. The blocks aren’t...

Hi i am just getting ready to build a boundary fence. One end will run up to the house so want to get it snug against wall to keep dog in etc. I am nervous about drilling into the house incase I crack the harling and wondered if this was essential! Is it ok to just have the last post a foot or...

Thanks I just prefer the look of wood and also don’t want the stepped look of panels. I saw this chat which had some pics posted of a similar project within it-does that look like a good job to copy?! https://www.diynot.com/diy/threads/closeboard-fencing.81774/

I'm looking for some tips on building some featheredge fencing which I will be doing soon now the weather is improving. This is to replace one fence that is currently dilapidated and another bit that needs more privacy than the gappy fence that is there now. Bits that I'm unsure of from...

Yeah it seems to be our property. Around most of the perimeter the fence sits on the edge of the pink area. Just that small section to the left side of house (bottom of picture) it’s set in somewhat, so we want to move it to the edge

Hi I moving house soon and we are hoping to be able to move the fence that surrounds the garden out a meter or so along a small section to make that area of the garden bigger. I have attached a picture from the deeds, and it is the portion of the fence to the bottom of the picture, which...

Thanks, is that something like this? I don’t want to start taking a window apart unless I know I have the right bit to replace...

We have just moved our baby daughter into her own room and have found the windows to be incredibly cold and draughty. Looking at them the top seems to sit about a centimetre out from the frame, but the bottom is a tighter fit. Obviously the cold air is coming in this gap. Can the windows be...

Wondering if I should call a plumber or drain specialist like drain doctor or the like? Where the waste pipe from the washing machine goes into the drainage pipe under our sink keeps overflowing. It’s been going on for a while but it’s getting worse and overflowing while using the washing...