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    Dot and Dab Thickness

    Socket boxes are 25 mm deep, and the conduit entering them is 20 mm diameter. The wiring has been run continuously in conduit through the floor (which has now been poured with liquid screed) and then up the walls. The original finished wall build-up was planned as: 25 mm socket box fixed...
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    External Door Replacement

    I am seeking to replace my external aluminium French doors. Once the existing door and frame are removed, the opening dimensions will be: - Height: 2050mm - Width: 1300mm I’ve had difficulty finding a company that offers composite French doors suitable for a narrow opening. After finally...
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    Aqua Plus Boiler - Heating will not turn off!

    Hive is set to off, the controller next to the boiler is also not receiving any commands to tell the boiler to heat up the radiators. Radiators are boiling hot. On the boiler the heating symbol is on permanent with the flame sign. Usually the anti frost will kick in during the night (boiler...
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    New skirting and architrave

    Both are primed and undercoated from factory. Under coat finish is white. Finish I am planning to do is eggshell black (water based). Would I need to do a grey undercoat before I paint black? I have a can of Johnson primer/undercoat in grey. Can I use this over the existing undercoat? Or...
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    Vaillant Horizontal Flue for Aqua Plus Boiler

    I have been told that the horizontal flue for this model has been discontinued. Any one know if another part number would work for this boiler? GC number is 47-044-29
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    Velux Windows - Where to purchase online

    Any preference on where to purchase online? 780x980 Require two Centre pivot Thanks
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    Insulating cathedral\vaulted roof

    Inquiry about completing a newly constructed cathedral/vaulted roof. Rafters with a depth of 220mm My current plan consists of the following: - 50mm air gap (below the roof membrane) - 120mm rigid board insulation - 50mm gap/service void - Plasterboard - Skim coat Questions: *Is it...
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    Cutting Stair Newel Post

    I recently had some stairs fitted. The newel post is at the bottom as the stairs turn into the room. Having trouble getting furniture down into the room, would be so much easier without the post in the way. Is it a simple case of cutting the post square? To replace, drill out a 50mm hole and...
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    Central Heating not turning off!

    Vailiant Eco boiler which is in garage. Usually when the weather drops thr anti freeze setting kicks in and keeps the radiators hot. Weather is not cold atm however the radiators are warm. Hive is switched to off. Hot water is coming from the taps as normal. Any suggestions what the issue...
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    UFH Pump and Manifold

    I require a 12 port manifold, pump and mixing valve. Is there any particular brand I should be looking at? Wilo? Grundfos? Any online sites which have reasonable priced items? Thank you
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    Which primer for a Liquid Screed floor? (prior to Ditra mat and tiling)

    Liquid screed floor poured just under a year ago. It is due to get sanded tomorrow. Which primer should i use to seal the floor? Can i use SBR/WATER mix? 1:3 ratio? or is it bestto use a acrylic primer...
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    Sand cement or plasterboard

    I have walls on a basement that need finishing. Walls are internal and built up with thermalite blocks. I have to come in each side approx 25mm to level up with the stair case. 2 options Sand and cement, then skim Attach thin stud work to walls, plasterboard board over, and then skim Which...
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    Porcelain tiling over a liquid screed floor

    Liquid screed was poured nearly 12 months back. Floor has wet UFH installed. Floor is level. Questions; Will I need to apply a primer as floor is porous in current state. i have read that liquid screed floors need to be sanded, however i have been working in the room for past 12 months so...
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    Sonoff Mini - Wiring to row of ceiling LEDs

    Query about Sonoff and if i am thinking correctly on how these work. I have x6 LED reccessed ceiling lights 7W Operating Voltage: AC 220-240 Volts Wiring is the 3 plate/loop system. Lights are connected to a dimmer switch. My plan is to install a mini sonoff at the first light. This will...
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    Epoxy Resin Floor

    Has any one had any experience with epoxy resin? I am leaning towards resin for by basement floor - approx 60m2. Quotes I have been getting are around the £120m2 price which seems v expensive. Looking to give it a go myself so if any one has any tips and guides it would be greatly appreciated.
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    Condensation on new basement walls

    Semi basement - 50% in ground, has 3 small 1m2 windows at ground level. Tanking slurry applied to walls. No leaks - was left over 6 months. I have studded the walls (leaving a 25mm gap between wall and stud framework) using metal stud and insulated between with bats, my next step is to add a...
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    How many lights would I need in this room - 41m2

    41m2 Semi basement. Room height is standard 2.4m. Looking to get recessed downlights - dimmable. As room will be a relaxing/living room I am working LUX to be 120. 120 x 41m2 = 4920 lumens. I have been having a look at these>...
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    Water Vapour Electric fire

    Has any one got one? Looking to install on in a basement .... but interested to know on how much more they will bring humidity into the room.
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    Vapour Control Layer (VCL) v Vapour Control Membrane (VCM)

    What are the main differences between the two? Basement Looking to add a VC over the metal stud work before insulated plasterboard is installed. I picked up a few of these from wickes...
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    Insulation under or above concrete slab

    I have a floor (above a basement) which is constructed using Block and Beams. Under the B&B will be 25mm of insulation, Rockwool RWA45. Above will be 25mm Celotex rigid board, membrane sheet, UFH pipes and then 50mm of liquid screed. To the side of the area in question is backfill (around the...
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