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Hi Been knocking apart a shoddy built loft room, the timber that was used in the build is all piled up ready for trashing, but I was wondering, is it safe to burn on a wood burning (or multi fuel) stove? I'd pull all the nails out first and obviously not burn any bits with paint or bits of...

Ok, thanks husky. I'll be removing this one anyway, it's directly above where a shower cubicle will be going.

Oh ok, I figured the fan was mounted in the ceiling. Must be just a downlight then, I thought it was a fan with a downlight in it?? Ok thanks. One more thing, whoever installed it, they have the ducting venting out through the eaves, in-between two rafters. Is this normal?

Hi Can anyone tell me what this is, it's attached to some ducting in the loft that's to the bathroom extractor fan. Looks like a mouse found it tasty at some point? Thanks

Oh I see what you mean. Before it goes on the market I'll be getting a sparky in for a full inspection to sign everything off. Plus it will be lived in for about 6 months before it gets let, so time to test everything further.

I'm diy, not trade, if I light myself up I only have myself to blame, which is why I only do very basic stuff myself, and only then after research & advice.

Yes, it's a dual rate meter, both rates are in use. Switching electric supply is on my to do list, I'm just monitoring day/night use, night use seems minimal so will look at switching to a single rate that's cheaper than the current day rate (about 15p/kWh). Based on what you can see, what do I...

Thanks, will do. If someone can let me know regarding my supply for the property, is it 100a? If the cooker is on that separate 63a unit what does that mean for the main unit?

I absolutely will be. I can swap a shower like for like, but anything else, no. I'll be getting someone in to do any work that needs doing. Regarding water pressure, will check it out. Yes, all connected to mains, no stored water. What's the easiest way of checking for pressure to get an idea...

It's 4 bed detached house, solid stone walls. Heating & hot water via LPG combi boiler (37cdi), radiators. Two bathrooms and one ensuite. The plan was to have two electric showers and a third shower from the combi boiler supply. I'm thinking ditch an electric shower though and just have two...

Thanks for the replies, looks like I'm getting someone in. With the consumer unit... do I need to replace the entire unit? Or can I just replace the 80a main switch to something bigger, then replace the two shower rcds with 45a ones? It's for a 10 person holiday let property, ideally I want it...

Hi I'm refurbing a couple of ensuites, want to replace the electric showers (one 7kw and one 8.5kw) with new ones, either 9.5kw or 10.8kw. Can anyone help identify if the current mains cable is big enough to handle the extra load? The cable measures approx 12mm across flat side. I held a...

Just for a little extra help with the EPC rating I guess?

That's what In was thinking, yes. I pulled some back a few weeks ago and it was dry underneath, but now the colder weather is setting in I'm not sure it'll stay dry. Think I'll pull it all off, put 25mm polystyrene insulation (Jablite boards from B&Q) between the rafters then board over it with...

No, it's old fashioned felt, so not breathable. I'm not too worried about keeping the loft space warm, I doubt 75mm of polystyrene insulation would have much effect anyway, after most of the heat has been kept in by the 200mm in the floor. The main reason I was considering it was for EPC...

Hi The loft in my house has been boarded out for storage. - Mineral wool insulation (200mm) in joists, boarded over with floor boards. - Mineral wool between rafters (and pressing against felt membrane) and boarded over with plasterboard. First of all, should the insulation from the rafters...

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Here's a couple of pictures just to confirm what I mean, one of the fused switch (it's 13 amp) and one of the new visor wire with plug. I'll cut the plug off and connect the live & neutral to the terminals circled in the switch.

Hi, The house I just bought has had part of the loft converted to use as a storage room (not a heating living space). It has a staircase leading up and the roof has been boarded out with plasterboard & skimmed. Under the plasterboard is some mineral wool insulation. There is also a little...

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