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Hi, Cold and damp overnight these last few days, and all windows have had condensation on the outside each morning. Any ideas why? Thanks Henrik [/img]

Hi, For 2 bathrooms and the kitchen want to install downlighters, but want to use low energy bulbs instead of the normal halogen. Is this possible, and any tips about where to find them on the web? Thanks Henrik

Hi, We're hoping to put in 2 wall hung WCs in our renovation, but need some help/advice? Can they be hung, via some sort of bracket, on a strong, custom built stud wall? The reason for this is the concealed cistern - the set up of the bathroom I had in mind would be: 1. external wall 2...

Hi, How's the best way for a DIy'er to test if a copper solder joint is air tight? Plumber was in supplying gas pipe upstairs to new boiler and I didn't see him do any sort of check....I realise he's experienced and registered etc. but for my own peace of mind (and curiosity) how can I check...

Agile, Thanks also...... House is in UK and is being completely renovated, with a particular focus on insulation - kinspan board under suspended timber floors downstairs, insulated plasterboard on all external walls, loft insulated to latest spec, new d/glazed sash windows, so that's why...

Thanks ADWT2004, Reckon that's what I'll do so............. Henrik

Appreciate all input... I ordered a Baxi Megalfo System Condensing Boiler (24HE..24kW~80,000 BTUs) over 2 weeks ago. It was delivered yesterday, and the invoice clearly states 24HE but the delivered boiler is a 28HE. Apart from the moral issue, should I keep it? Will it be more expensive...

JohnD Many thanks. So am I right in thinking you can locate the 5a sockets in living room, controlled via light switch in room and all wired back to the downstairs lighting circuit at the consumer unit? Henrik p.s. moved to be with the wife....from DK originally!

UK Thanks Henrik

Hi, We're renovating our house, and the wife wants to have a number of standing floor lamps in the living room controlled by a light switch i.e. ceiling lights and separate lamps controlled by a 2 gang switch. Before I ask the sparks (oh this'll cost you boss....) what do I need to know? I've...

Gordon, Thanks - you'd recommend the Baxi ahad of the Ideal? - any major reason why? Also, is there much work in fitting an auto bypass valve - how much do they cost, roughly? Thanks Henrik

Hi, Heating company now talking about fitting an automatic bypass valve to the new system - what's that, and do I need one? We're planning a new heating installation in an old house (there was none), comprising a gas fired condensing system boiler, either Ideal Icos System 24HE or Baxi...

Hi all, Latest gas quoter recommending the above - I'm looking for a condensing system boiler for a new heating tion with indirect hot water store. Anyone any experience of this boiler - it's new(ish) to the market so would appreciate your views - good, bad or indifferent. If by chance...

Thanks for the replies to date, and always good to observe the different opinions! Would I be right in saying the consensus view for the radiator part of the system is to pipe the full flow/return run in 22mm, wil 15mm tails up to/from the rads? The cylinder side would always be piped in...

Hi, getting quotes from various installers for new gas fired CH system. There'll be a total of 17 rads - 52,000 BTUs, plus hot water cylinder. Some installers are saying pipe it in 1/2", others saying due to size of system pipe it in 3/4". Any suggestions as to which is correct? Thanks...

Hi all, Bought a new house, have removed safely all of the old heating system components, sytem drained etc. Only problem is the old metal pipes - very hard to cut with a hacksaw - any tips on how to remove them easily and safely? Thanks Henrik

Hi, A quick question - what's the general dimensions I should allow for a downstairs bathroom, which will be located under the stairs (starting from the return, so head height not an issue)? I'm thinking how long, and how wide? Just a cistern and sink - no shower. Many thanks, Henrik

In case anyone's interested...... Just solved the problem myself! Brown decorator's caulk does the job perfectly..... Henrik

A quick question.... When renovating my house I had to lift some tongue and grooved floorboards for running cables, heating pipes etc. This was achieved by cutting the tongue out with a skillsaw. Now they've been refitted, there's quite a breeze from the floorspace below (traditional...

Hi, just fitted some new skirtings and architraves in the whole house. What's the best way to remove/clean off some large sap rivers from the timber, before priming and painting? Thanks, Henrik