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Actually they do - mentioned a bit further up that I missed that (not sure how, but I did - it's buried in smaller print, so that'll have to be my excuse). Also, they do mention where the flue will go etc. I think this does basically follow a statement of agreed work really, as mentioned above...

Depends what you mean by the granularity of "constituent parts" though? The sort of thing I was (maybe mistakenly, by the general sound of things) expecting was the level in the first post - that's not really down to the joint :D. Part of the reason for me querying this is that the company...

I guess, partly. I mean, this company seems to have a good reputation, they're fitting a boiler that my half-arsed and non-knowledgeable Googling suggests is good, they're including stuff like a MagnaClean etc. They use separate people to do the roof (where the flue is going through) etc. All...

I tend not not to spend much on dinner - the amount makes a difference. So - it's *not* common to breakdown quotes then? It's purely a question, not some soap-boxing statement. At the moment it doesn't actually specify the boiler make/model - that was in a chat at the quote. If I get other...

Hi, This isn't an "Is £X reasonable for Y" type question, more a general thing about what to expect from a quote. Bit surprised (although maybe I shouldn't be?) to receive a quote, post-house visit, from a large-ish company for a replacement boiler that includes no breakdown of the costs at...

Ta all. Actually ended up using some M3 spring toggles in the end...as it turned out I already had some to try it with :) - only needed 3mm holes for the actual bolts, toggles screwed on mostly from behind and then tightened from the front - more secure than I thought it would be. If the...

Well, could do, I guess, but I kind of like the neatness of a bolt and toggle. Also seems a bit more secure, and would spread what load there is a bit more. Could just fix it with M4 bolts, nuts and a large washer, I suppose, although that might be a bit fiddly - I have some access behind...

I have a a CCTV IP dome camera that I want to fit onto UPVC soffit. The camera itself isn't particularly heavy, and it's quite thick soffit - the load isn't really an issue. The camera has 3 mounting holes that fit an M4 bolt pretty much perfectly, with a small rubber gasket that makes a...

Oh, yeah, much better option - have some kicking around (assuming it hasn't gone off).

Thanks all for the input :) . I have some 10mm red LEDs (clear body) on the way from Ebay with a matching voltage. The main problem I'm going to have is sealing them under the base at the point the wires are soldered... Was thinking of just creating a small cylinder around the bottom of...

Yep :( . Konstsmide were (are, I'm just unlucky?) a reasonably good brand, I thought; I'd seen the local council using the same connectable sets for their own lights, so thought they had some legs. As it stands, this strip has only lasted two Christmases - so ~4 weeks of use for 6 hours a day...

Well, that wasn't my original plan - hence the question. But, yes, if it's 3 diodes per LED then that does seem silly :D . The LEDs on the string are as in the picture - they're stamped DMC but are sealed with the wires inside, so I'm assuming I won't find a like for like replacement. Also...

Ah, mmm...thanks. The PSU is only marked as 250V 3A. No more detail, but it's this: http://www.castlegatelights.co.uk/lighting-type-c16/connection-plug-and-cable-for-kontsmide-connectable-set-p7730#7731...

Hi, I have 3 sets of connectable Christmas lights that I usually join together, but this year one set has failed: http://www.castlegatelights.co.uk/lighting-type-c16/konstsmide-connectable-red-led-outdoor-lights-p11251#11351 ...the sets are no longer available, and the LEDs are soldered...

That's really fascinating. I'd never heard of this before, but so much of the 38 item synopsis covers the techniques I've seen here and also endured at work. Fascinating...and also a bit depressing :( .

To be honest I think similar arguments could be made for many areas that require some level of expertise. There's plenty of potential for mayhem, destruction and bodily harm in most aspects of everyday life, how that potential stacks up in reality is what really matters though. The thing...

Out of interest, whenever you've connected the TV either from your PVR or from your splitter/amp have you always used the same cable each time? My personal experience with terrestrial PVRs over the years is to avoid loop throughs and, if your aerial is half decent and you're getting a good...

Absolutely - I accept that completely, and there's nothing wrong with telling someone they're doing something wrong, shouldn't attempt something etc., with an explanation. However...do you think that a condescending or dismissive response on this forum really "educates" anyone in this respect...