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Hi, I have a kitchen sink, WM etc running into a 50mm waste pipe in the void under the ground floor to a gulley outside. As part of renovation, I would like to move the routing of the condensate pipe for the boiler. My question is, can I run the condensate pipe for the boiler into the...

Hi, I am moving my kitchen in order to have installed bifold doors to the back of the house. Currently a drain gulley for kitchen waste is under the window which is to be changed to a door. It is not easily possible to feed the waste anywhere else. The gulley is at ground level and the floor...

Hi, I have an query regarding central heating replacement in stages. I have an old central heating system and am looking to replace next summer. However, I would like to add a radiator or two now to prepare for winter (previous french doors and wall knocked through means less radiators than...

Hi, My 20yr old conservatory has a ceiling fan. It has been previously mounted by screwing it to the uPVC ceiling dome covering centre of the roof (by the previous owners of the house).The dome has cracked, due to vibrations and weight of the ceiling fan. I have an alternative method of...

Hi, I have recently bought a Samsung Freeview HD TV. Connecting the TV directly to the aerial provides high quality TV reception (TV reports clean signal, no errors). I also have a Humax Freeview PVR-9200T. In order to use the PVR and receive HD on the TV, I connected the TV aerial to...

Hi, I am looking for some information on training to become an electrician but whilst continuing my present work. I have a electronics degree and am working as a software engineer. Given the current climate and the tendency to outsource to India I am looking at a safety net if that all goes...

Hi, I would like to add a spur to an existing circuit. I believe I can do this as it is exempt for Part P. I have a query re wiring colours. The existing circuit is in the old style colours. Can I add a spur using new colour wiring? I assume I should/would have to label the consumer unit...

Hi, I have an average semi with slate roof and brick chimney There a few (5-10) slates loose and the chinmey pots mortar is cracked Can anyone give me a ball park figure on how much it would cost to repair? Thanks in advance Harry

Hi, My previous garage wiring was spurred from the kitchen ring via a FCU. There was more than one socket and lighting from this spur. I have recently had a new garage built (so the wiring removed) and am looking at replacing it. Can I replace this wiring without Part P certification as...

Hi, I have a newly built concrete prefab garage. I want to board it out using a material which I can fit cupboards etc too so am thinking MDF or even chipboard. Can dry wall adhesive be used to direct bond MDF or chipboard to the concrete? Recommendations please. Harry