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I have 100amp DNO fuse feeding three CU's. One of the CU's is fed with 16mm tails and contains an 80 amp RCD. The tails are around 1.5m in length and go through the cavity wall with batten insulation. Do I have a potential issue with this set up, or should the 80 amp RCD be replaced with a 60...

More specifically, Screwfix's No Nonsense 405 Jointing Compound (442RL) used to fill in electrical wall chase's. The product has the following Precautionary Statements: (P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.P241 Use explosion-proof...

I have to remove two small sections of pipe on a rad feed and return to fit a newly installed K2 (previously a K1). Is it worth me investing in a decent punch to swage the pipe to save two joints or just solder two straight couplers and be done with it. Access to the pipework is under a floating...

I have a bungalow with a hipped roof that is situated side on to the road. The loft height is 1.6m at its highest point, so zero chance of an affordable loft conversion. I'd like to add some interest to the roof by either vaulting part of it and adding roof windows that form a mini dormer on the...

I’m extending an existing fence by two panels that has been in situ for 21 years. I need to remove an existing panel to replace the gravel board but the panel ‘appears’ stuck. Is there a technique to remove it? Secondly, to match the existing line, I’ll be using a 6x5 panel with a 6inch...

HRM Wallstar Oil fired Boiler 12/14: Short Cycling or Normal? Hi I’ve recently moved into a property that has an oil fired Wallstar Boiler (12/14 model ?) that’s around 20 years old. It has a good service record and ‘appears’ to be working. When it is being used for heat, the boiler fires...

I was due to replace a 28mm door panel today (replace cat flap). I was advised to buy a 28mm reinforced panel with 4mm MDF sandwiched between two layers of polystyrene. Which I did. However, when it turned up the 4mm MDF is on the edge between the white plastic and styrene (see pic). Is this...

This is a 20 year old bungalow. When I pulled the carpets up I noticed a series of routed inspection covers. Under which appears a damp membrane covering 'heating pipe junctions'?. I dont want to cut the membrane if I can help it; however, would there be a concrete base and some form of...