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Hi, looking for some info on a replacement switch. Existing one was powering a boiler, single switch with L1/L2 and N1/N2, looking to replace (as damaged) to run a light from. Cant seem to locate the exact match however, any info massively appreciated

i need to shut water off from HW tank (taps to change and no local shut offs), there is a drayton actuator on main outlet from tank but not sure if there is a manual override to close? Any info/guidance appreciated Thanks

Does anyone have any experience/information on good solutions on how to attempt to insulate noise from ground floor to first in new build(8 years old standard detached house). I am ideally trying to minimise noise from living room which is directly below bedrooms. There seem to be some products...

Hi, am thinking of replacing an extremely creaky floor (suspect chipboard not on joists) as this will be a kids bedroom and is above living room i was thinking of lifting floor, rejoisting around sides and putting some kind of acoustic/soundproof insulation in. Anyone have any experience of...

Hi, have replaced my kitchen sink for a stainless one and fitted a new mixer tap, single lever with extending spray hose. Has 3 flexi hoses on base of body. Question is: hot and cold water isolated before work, new isolators fitted (as builder neglected to do so), when work done all ok but the...

Hi, another job i'm looking for guidance on. I am refurbishing the kitchen/utility and want to replace both sinks (have done same thing before) Problem is the "builder" hasn't fitted any shut off valves to either. The house has cold water storage and hot water tank, do i shut off main cold...

I've recently moved and am planning to replace kitchen in next 1-2 years but have decided to change kitchen handles. Problem is that I cant see how the integrated doors come off. They are fixed on with 4 brackets, slotted to allow a screw in the appliance door to slide in. Only thing is the...

Hi, I have bought 20mm by 140mm wide oak flooring and am planning to do living, dining rooms and hall. An area of nearly 40M2, it will be onto chipboard floor (house is 6 years old) and am looking for advice: Should I nail or float floor? (skirting will be removed) What kind of underlay is...

Hi, am thinking of fitting temperature control valves to the radiators in new house after move, what is best option? To fit to all or just up or down stairs? Its a 7 year old "standard" timber frame with a combi system. Any advice or good/bad experiences appreciated. Cheers

hi, i'm moving house next month to a 7 year old "standard" new build and am planning to insulate and floor the loft, with a view to possibly using the space in future as habitable. I'm pretty able at most things but would need some guidance on a couple of items: 1: Inslating the loft, if I...

Hi, am looking for info on how to install an external light and wire in. Specifically if it is possible to add a switch for external light from existing switch for internal light? I am an engineer and competent at most things apart from "sparks" work i'm able to do the work but just need to...