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Assuming that I can regain my confidence in Rako products after I troubleshoot one of my banks of indoor lighting that is currently not working next weekend, I am planning to install on outside light wired from my garage with a Rako RMT500 receiver inline, and control it from my conservatory...

I'm going to troubleshoot the one bank of lighting that doesn't work at all this weekend. I will have a spare Rako RMT500 receiver/dimmer just in case that is the problem. To me the RMT500 should just act as an in-line on/off switch in channel mode, but I know that with extra low voltage LED...

You make a good point. We don't like to think about our own mortality because it can be a little bit depressing, but we really should try to avoid leaving either technological or financial headaches behind when we finally depart. My financial affairs are very complicated with several final...

Thank you Ericmark, Yes - I mean extra low voltage 12v. Unfortunately I can't change to low voltage smart bulbs as all the light fittings (and there are lots) are for GU10 or GU4 downlights. I'll have a look when I get home and see how easy it is to draw the Rako RMT500 out of the ceiling...

Hi all, I'm hoping that someone might be able to advise me : A few years ago I posted about a Rako wireless lighting system that was installed in an apartment my daughter bought. I got it working and it's worked OK for quite a few years, but now one bank of lights won't work at all and others...

Indoor or outdoor ?

I would block pave it if I was you - Always looks much better than tarmac.

Thanks Bernard. I don't suppose that you could list a quick " Bill Of Materials " for the bits that you used, particularly the transformer ? I like the idea of the trace heating being lower voltage if it is inside the drain pipe. You should manufacture and market them on eBay or Amazon - I...

Bernard should make and market it ! - I would certainly buy one.

I do Ian - Until the outside (black) condensate drain freezes up downstream and blocks. Then the drain progressively fills with condensate which freezes. Once the black pipe is full of ice up to the level of the white pipe then the white pipe becomes blocked by ice and the water builds up and...

You should manufacture and market this Bernard. I would buy it.

Exactly the problem I have - See other thread. I had no problem if it freezes overnight. But if it stays mainly sub-zero for several days the drain pipe, although properly sized, will freeze and block. Insulation only slows down the process - If it stays sub-zero for long enough, inside the...

Thanks for your reply. Not without great difficulty unfortunately. The boiler is in my kitchen but the drain pipes for the sink are a long way away with built-in fridge, cooker etc all blocking the route.

Thanks for your reply Ian. No. The white pipe does not freeze until the water has backed right up in the black pipe. Since I left the gap it has still been sub-zero for several days and the white pipe does not freeze.

Thanks for your reply. Yes - The run to the drain is just too long. Even though it's quite large bore it's still freezing up if it stays sub-zero for several days as has just happened again recently. I never thought of putting trace heating inside the pipe, I thought that I would have to strap...

Thanks for your reply. The first pipe is glued (solder welded ) but there is a nozzle (at the end of the flexible pipe from the boiler) that is a push fit into the start of the pipe. I pulled this out to drain the water while I got the pipe outside unblocked, but I would be worried about...

I'm hoping that someone can give me some advice : I have a Worcester condensing boiler. As fitted the boiler had a several meter long small bore condensate pipe leading to the nearest drain. This would always block up when the weather was sub-zero outside, so I had a much bigger drain line...

I would think it is more to do with how the surface texture of the roof tiles allows a coating of gunge to form / bind on which the moss can grow.

Agree with all the above. But in my area at least Building Control insist on dry ridge construction for new roof construction, or even new extensions to existing roofing. If you are replacing an existing wet ridge then they will accept " like for like " replacement.

I have a double glazed glass roof on my conservatory. I really can't see the point of having a conservatory if you're going to have a non-transparent roof. I like sitting in there in the evenings looking at the stars while having a relaxing drink. Sure it gets a but chilly in there in the...