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I think I understand (cable heat dissipation ?); is that a more theoretical consideration. Is 2.5mm^2 cable in a 25mm conduit any worse than under a galvanised channel buried in a wall chase ? Thanks D

Thanks reply. So if ran a section of conduit inside the box and routed it as far from pipes as box would allow; would that suffice for separation. D:-)

I’m renovating an old bungalow; fitting new rads and new/additional mains sockets to rooms. Is it okay from regs / good practice point of view; to box in 15mm copper heating pipes and my wiring (for new sockets) in same box. I’d planning to add the (dry lining type) socket into the same box -...

Looks I have some lime in the render and maybe the top coat skim too. D

Confess - I don’t really know. The wall is soft red with a (cinder ?) block internal - the gap is maybe an inch at best but it’s breached with mortar / debris. The wall is very cold and behaves like a solid wall. There is a traditional looking render and skim - how would I identify what type it...

…….internal repairs

I’m looking to patch repair some cracks and holes in an old solid wall. I recall being told not to use a Gypsum based filler as it would attract water /damp. On other walls I’m using ‘Gyproc Easyfill’ - but it’s Gypsum based. I’d be very grateful for a recommended alternative. Thanks in...

Yes. I suspect that the new raised hole centres would be too close to original holes to re-drill. I might be able to drill large holes where they are now and re-position the raw lugs off centre in a resin the likes of R-KEM. That’s a good idea - it doesn’t really take any weight as it sits...

Do you think a Diamond Round File allow me to slot the holes ? D

Thanks both replies. That might well be what I’ve got - not come across that before. If I pull it out, I’ll probably silicone it back down to the LVT without the screws. And yes - I’ve been thinking about the height increase. The pipe alterations don’t worry me, plus the pan connects to a...

I’ve got an IDEAL STANDARD WC - sits on the concrete floor / not rear concealed. It has two Phillips / cross head fixing screws about an inch up from base. They screw into nylon inserts, through the ceramic. They screw in horizontally - not downward into the floor. Does this suggest that there...

I think I’ll give them a go………….. Any thoughts or recommendations Thanks D

Hi there - I’m looking to purchase some DANFOSS TRVS. The range is quite confusing and I wondered if anyone would be kind enough to recommend. I’m looking for angled valve set pairs (inc lockshield). Plumbing is standard 15mm copper and new rads will have 1/2 connections. I quite like the look...

Thanks clarification D:-)

Good point - I can add a natural convection vent / grille to top and bottom of door (I’m assuming you don’t mean forced ventilation). D:-)

Thanks - useful to know Best D

Thanks reply. I’m in the broad category you’ve referred to. My boiler is an ecoFIT pure 825 combi; 25 kW / 85,000 BTU. I’m not sure of a range bracket; in the way you’ve mentioned with a threshold at circa 6kW. The estimating tools suggest I need circa 27,000BTU over nine rads. I’ve got...

Thanks reply. Not really - maybe some used / damp shower towels. And some general airing of clothes after ironing. Sounds like I should give it a try as it is - see how it works out. Best D:-)

Hi there - I’ve recently switched to a combi (ecoFIT pure 825) and it’s installed in my airing cupboard after removal of the old hot water cylinder. Presently, it’s only running a small zone of UFH with the main flow/return for nine radiators not connected; so it’s not really being fully...

Thank you very much for your advice. Much appreciated. D