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Placing this Q for a friend! Friend has been working away on the plot of land where a house originally stood. Planning permission was given 10 yrs ago. As he slowly progresses, must he conform to Building Regs? I believe the drains have already been passed sometime ago! Could he in theory...

I have a GRANT EUROFLAME Kitchen/Utility OIL Boiler It is a non Condensing boiler. Flue is room sealed Flue approx 2 feet exits straight thru the wall. (Balanced flue?). The boiler is approx 2 1/2 yrs old. I have it regulary serviced. Twice in the last 2 weeks when the wind has been...

I have oil heating with the boiler located in the garage. Q.1 If boiler fails? Will circulating pump water flow prevent water freezing in the boiler. I will have LPG fires and Immersion Heater on in the house. Q.2 Will circulating water passing through the copper tank coil be slightly...

Hoover Dish Washer Crystal Jet D820 The access door falls down uncontrolled when being open. I suspect the return spring(s) have broken. I don't fancy pulling all the cupboards and stuff trapping the machine in! Can access be gained to the spring via the small access plate at the front...

I am at bit of a loss! I have removed the tap spout with no problems. The leaking tap spout has two 'o' rings fitted to the swivel base. Ok, I have not got Bristan's spare parts pack costing £12+ for a pack of two 'O' rings and a plastic ring, but I do have a box of mixed 30 various size...

Looks like my friend's gas boiler might be kaputt! What make of replacement boiler (Condensing/Combi) do Forum members recommend as a replacent? Thanks Alan

The current TRV fitted is giving problems ie slight leak! I am aware of taking it easy when removing Brass or Copper olives from heating pipes so as not to damage the piping. How easy is it to remove the brass reducer 15 to 8mm, which is fitted and replace it with a new one? Thanks

I have a big room with 2 lights on the ceiling and a door at each end of the room. One light can be switched on only and from a one switch (no 2way). What I want to do is fit a 2 way switch near each door, at the same time modifying both lights to illuminate at the same time from either...

Although a problem for the 'lady of the house!' It appears the crockery seems to have salt on it and I can't figure out what is causing it! The cap for the salt resevoir is secure and has a seal. How come the contamination? Maybe we have a Dish Washer Engineer on the forum to advise...

Can anyone tell me how these old Victorian Wooden Gutters were made? My sister has a cottage in Yorkshire, where it appears the wooden gutters are rotted at the end blanking cap. The gutter length is fine, solid as a rock! Are this form of guttering actually secured to the building, or do...

Hi, The wall currently has a 3" approx diam hole passing thru to the outside , which probably was for a smaller clothes dryer machine. I have just bought a new clothes dryer which needs probably a 110mm hole. Any tips on setting up a Core Cutter rather than drilling around the...

What are the plumbing trade using for copper pipe work joints solder and flux? I have some cored solder which is better for electrical cables. I have some Lead free solder but find it needs lots of heat! Thanks Alan

I have moved into a house with a recirculting kitchen hob extractor. I intend to duct this to the outside via the loft to soffit grill. I am unsure if the plastic flexi ducting hose is really safe incase of a pan hire, where the flames maybe suct up into the loft and melt the flimsy ducting...

I have just seen the HIPS details of property which my friend intends to purchase. The house, built 20-30 yrs ago, appears to have the main sewer (according to the sewer map) running under the property. The map shows the original development of approx 30 houses where this sewer runs to...

Problem now solved. Apparently the bayonet fitting had some how unclipped itself! My daughters all in one cooker uses electric for the oven and gas for the rings. However, when she tries to ignite the gas rings , the igniter sparks but no gas is emmitted or heard. The glass top...

I chose this forum as I think someone here will know the answer ! The deeds of my property has a small map attached with tiny marks on the boundary/fence line. The marks I am told, indicate who is responsible for what regarding the upkeep of fence etc. The marks look like a letter 'T'...

Whilst at my mum's house recently, the WC seemed to be rather slow operating and short of water during the flushing cycle. Before I strip it to see what can be replaced. Can anyone give some pointers as to which bits will need replacing. I think as it is part of a bathroom suite...

I want to view a bungalow for sale where the front roof is pitched at a different angle to the rear, thus giving a offset joint where you would normally find the ridge tiles. ( abit like two Mono Roofs joined together at different angles). The offset between both roof heights (18"- 24")...

I know tradesmen have there own quick methods with dealing with sealing pipes. My question is. I have to replace a rusted/holed leaking radiator. Both valves are seized. Apart from switching the pump off... How best can I stop water flow from the pipes temporarily when I lift the radiator...

I only do odd jobs around the house. Can someone recommend a planer which would suit at a reasonable price? Thanks