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I’m considering adding a 4 way CU next to my main one as it’s getting a little crowded and I want to separate the garage lights and sockets and external lights from the main CU. Partly because of the crowding but also just to separate them I’m a retired ex electrician so doing the work is not...

This is slightly odd in that I only want to replace the metal box and not any of the MCBs or tails which are all fine. The consumer box which is metal is showing signs of failure. In that one of the cover screw lugs has decided to part way with the side of the box The box is fully isolated by a...

I thought I would ask here first as you guys are more likely to have done something similar I need to extend the wire going into my fibre modem to a socket. The ONT is about a yard and a half from a 240v socket. The adapter is rated at 12v 2 amp and 18w. Is the usual twin cable, no outer...

I’m having a new door fitted to the rear of my garage. Not sure what wood it will be but probably engineered wood. I was considering staining it to match the exiting mahogany coloured surrounding frame and window But I thought it was probably painted originally. Also stain is not ideal for...

Cant find too many mentions of this I have to replace a small glass pane 30 cm x 33 cm in my garage rear door. I've used putty in the past but with all this wet weather and even though the door is pretty sheltered from the rain I wondered if silicones were a better option ? The doors are a...

Hi I've had my old artexed ceiling skimmed and it's looking good. But when it's fully dry should I use brush or roller ? It's a small bedroom but I assume a diluted mist coat first and then roller after brushing the edges would be the normal approach. The walls are rolled and I was concerned...

I have a 3 bed detached property with a loft conversion. The loft was added in 2001. I vaguely remember being told that we couldn’t add a ground floor extension under the Velux loft window that was, in effect, a fire escape window. This was due to the need for ladder access by the fire brigade...

My system is an unvented S plan with a trusty Potterton Profile 50e boiler I have a Drayton 722 controller at present so the Wiser Controller is a like for like swap. But as soon as I turn the controller on the boiler fires up and the radiators get hot. There are no lights in the CH or even the...

I've got my excellent local plumber coming round asap but I was interested in any solutions you guys might suggest. This is a very intermittent error as its been 2 weeks since it last did it then stopped. My guy changed the HW 2 port valve in October when the fault was fairly solid. It seemed...

I’ve always been a traditionalist and use cement and sand grout on my patio.it normally lasts well but I’ve decided to rake it out and replace. I could go with the usual damp sand and cement mix but I tried some Sika All weather grout on a small corner patio. Easy to use and it looks great...

Im getting myself confused by screw sizes. I have fitted a new element to my oven but the old screws holding the cover in place are corroded. They appear to be flanged screws with a torn head. Approx 12mm long and thread diameter is 6mm. So short and fat. I just can't find anything of that size...

D78E411C-2164-4768-BFFA-9F5AFA6747E5 by topgazza posted 23 Mar 2021 at 12:26 PM There is 1.5mm t&e cable running to some outside lights on the wall. Doesn’t look that old but is white. There are three LED fittings totalling 40watts They are out of reach and test ok, with a mega. However I...

So, as a qualified electrician some 40 years ago I feel happy replacing existing wiring but....no longer installing new since 1990 Thought I would check here for some confirmation please. My sons house has an existing immersion heater spurred off the ring main into a fused spur, 13 amp I think...

I’ve called my local plumber and I am interested in peoples thoughts whilst I wait. I have an unvented system and a trusty Potterton Netaheat profile 50e boiler. Intermittently hot water would fail to work. Then it would be fine. If I hit the BG controller it would often work. Weird but I...

Just recently our hot water has a definate sweet smell to it. We have an unvented system heated by a boiler. Before I call my plumber out has anyone any ideas ? i've read loads of different ideas from the extreme to the impossible. I suspect some sort of bacterial effect in the unvented cylinder...

My windows are 17 years old and OK. But the 3mm wedge seals, on the inside of these older windows, are looking a bit tired and grubby. I see some on ebay in white as most other places only sell black. But my question is can I replace the wedge type with a different type that is more readily...

Cant seem to find anyone who sells a shower ppanel thats 130mm high. The panel that covers the gap at the front of a shower tray. I bought one a few years ago and want to replace it with a shiny new white one. I only want the panel not the plinth kit Does anyone know where or any advice please ?

Cant seem to find anyone who sells a shower plinth. The panel that covers the gap at the front of a shower tray. I bought one a few years ago and want to replace it with a shiny new white one. Does anyone know where please ? Cant seem to see them in the sheds but maybe I'm looking in the...

Just bought some 3" brass butt hinges from B&Q and had a nightmare getting the internal (hollow) door to fit. I had done nothing else but replace the hinges but the gap on the hinge side of the door was a few mm wider at the top than the bottom and the door wouldnt close. There were two types...

I have just fitted some pre finished skirting board and although the job looks OK there are a few gaps. Particularly along the wall. But for those and corner joints I am torn between using caulk and sealant. If I apply caulk can i leave and not paint, being prefinished skirting of course, and...