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Hi, yes, when we moved in there was an [apparently] connected shower. That is it had a cable [6mm] connected. Not sure why but this had never been connected at the CU so amidst millions of other jobs quickly connected it to see if it worked. When it didn't I put 2 and 2 together and got 5...

:oops: I realize what I have done, connected the neutral in the split load to the wrong buzz bar..... Works fine now but trips the 30a mcb which I think I need to change for a 40a? Cheers for the replies! Dunc

We have moved into a house with a new looking Mira shower. However with the powr light on the shower lit up all seems ok. Press the start button and it trips. using a meter I get a buzz between neutral and earth on the heater tank. Any ideas?! Cheers, Dunc

Hi, Am renovating a house and there is a mono pitch roof over the extension. This around 12.5 degrees. I need to extend this do I need to use counter battens? The original plans said to use Anchor Centurion tiles, I can't find any info on these anyone heard of them?! The ones already on are...

Hi masona, Yup spot on! I anticipated the worse too quickly and have ordered 5.1's. Ta Dunc

Hi, Always a tricky one this. I would suggest, safety permitting. that you dig out a deep channel to allow the wall to dry naturally. Then bitumise it then back fill with a 20mm shingle which will help natural drainage. Alternatively if the issue is really damage to the brickwork then apply a...

Hi, I have a small roof to construct which has a hip. This will require a 7 or 8X2 about 5 mts long. If I can't get timber that long what joint is used please? Thanks, Dunc

Hi, Houses built around this period were generally built 'one brick thick' ie 9 inches thick. Never heard or seen a finger width cavity and it would serve no real purpose!! If it did exist both skin would need to be tied together to stop them moving apart. It is possible that the house has no...

Hi, Any recommendations for back box cutters, type and price etc? Cheers, Dunc

We are shortly moving to a house where the kitchen has to be moved. This is being moved into an extension [brick/block/screeded floors/pitched tiles roof/no current access to roof space!] The extension was built about 10 yrs ago and apart from a carpet is pretty much empty of services which will...