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I like using the Schneider Isobar for RCBO installs. MK Sentry also.

We also tend to loop at the switch especially on new builds before the dot and dabbers come in. On re-wires we tend to loop at the rose. quite a few customer now ask for just one tail drop for ease of fitting modern light fittings. We also tend to only fit 25mm boxes to accommodate modern...

Because its best to have compression fittings in an accessible area as they are prone to a weep or two. Solder fittings are more permanent and are ideally suited to underfloors. Another thing I will say is if you are doing a new system it may be worth you considering plastic pipe work as...

Hi I'm thinking of building a small conservatory this summer. One issue that I will encounter is that the boiler flue is on the wall where the conservatory will go. Is there a kit where I can do a 90 degree bend on the flue so that it will go outside? Obviously I will not complete...

I would give it a wire brush and a coat of red oxide now that you have seen it. I know not necessary but that's what I would do.

Well job now complete - the trade softsheen is a great paint IMHO. Ended up adding 300ml of water to the 5L tub which made it flow better during application. I can really tell the difference between the retail paint and the trade range. I find that the colour pigment is stronger and the...

The soft sheen is going over another coating of soft sheen applied 4 yrs ago. The new paint is to freshen up (different colour)

Have purchased a 5l tin of trade soft sheen to paint bedroom walls. How much water do I need to add to this paint to ensure it flows nicely during application?

Hi All I'm installing coving tomorrow (Gypsum 127mm) using the Gypsum cove adhesive. How long do I need to leave the adhesive to dry before I can start painting with a mist coat? Many Thanks Happy Easter

I would not be happy with that - you cannot wash your hand without getting lots of water on the side! An option you have if you for some reason cannot get replaced is use a different type of tap.

I have to pull up a few rows of block paving for the installation of ACO drain. When I go to re-lay the bricks taken out whats the best method of bedding them back down, I remember when it was done they used a wacker but what is ok to use for this small amount? Many Thanks

Hi All Due to the small area of block paving in my garden falling slightly towards the house I have purchased some clarke drainage channel. What is the best way to connect this into the 4" plastic drain that is already underneath the paving (there was a push fit gulley in this 4" pipe but...

The instructions with the valve are crap and are more in German English and cover the fitting and maintenance rather that the best setting. It came set to 3.5b in the box.

Hi Our incoming water pressure from the town main is approx 10bar over night and 8 bar during the day. Turning on the kitchen tap only slightly meant that you got wet. Our water pressure also was more than the ratings on some of our appliances. I have installed a Honeywell pressure...

My sister has a 06 Fiesta Tdci 60k miles. Had a few tiny drips of oil on the driveway for the last few months (one drip ever few days). It appears that the pipe from the air box leading into the turbo had a loose jubilee clip. I took of the pipe to find a small amount of oil in the pipe. Is...

Marshall is the best, use it every day.

Hi I'm thinking about installing a water softener into my property as living in essex the water is very hard. Are the drains on most softners gravity fed? looking at my kitchen my water softner will be hight than my kitchen drain.

Hi They are to small in length I have 60 mm of panel before I get to the concrete below. The panels rock in the wind and they move when you lean on them. Its OK as its been up for 35 years but I would like to improve.

Hi All My garage (prefab) has been sitting for years without fixings into the floor. I hate the way the walls move and rock especially when windy so I need to fix them down to the concrete slab. The pre made holes are 10mm in dia and I have approx 60mm of prefeb before I get to the slab...

Well Done Sir. An electric shower is normally the highest demanding consumer in most households and it pays to ensure that this is installed correctly, can operate safely and disconnect the potential within the right time. Hope you get it sorted and I hope we has assisted to prevent what...