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Hi, my combi boiler has a LP111 programmer but no room thermostat. Can some body please explain how to wire a RTS8 thermostat into it, it is a 2 or 3 wire connection. Thanks in advance. Andy

Hi, I have just bought a property with a Worcester Greenstar 24i installed. I drained the system down and refilled it just to give it a flush out. The hot water system seems to work fine but... When I try the C/H the boiler fires up but clicks off after about 10-15 seconds. The...

Hi all, I have a friend who is having problem with his boiler. The hot water side is working fine but when he puts the CH on the boiler cuts off after about 15 min. The water pressure in the system is fine but the red light comes on, on the front of the boiler & will only start again by...

Hi, can some body please tell me where these can & can't be used in building. Thanks.

Hi, can any body please give me an accurate price what a tiler would charge, labour only, per m2 to lay floor & wall tiles. This is with no extra work needed, just to actually lay the tiles. Thanks.

Hi, I've done a bit of plastering in the past but seem to have a couple of questions. What's the best way to stop the jointing scrim from showing through the finished plaster. Even after two coats sometimes you can see the mesh or even a raised ridge along the join. Also sometimes i've had...

Hi, can some kind person tell me the way to re-move a downstairs chimney breast but keep the up-stairs in situ. How is it supported? Thanks.

Hi, we have a ceiling mounted extractor in our shower. Its the one which has a light in the middle then a short length of PVC hose connected to a fan in the loft, which then is connected to a roof mount vent. After use water is dripping back down the hose into the shower. I think because our...

Hi, what is the best way to enclose a RSJ & underneath a metal lintel? Thanks.

Hi, my combi-boiler has started losing water pressure on the CH. I have just done some alterations with some rads but the pressure does not keep up. There appears to be no leaks any where, including the news ones & old connections. The PRV is not leaking or any visible leaks from the boiler...

I have this washing machine & just wanted to know if other owners have the same problem as me. The drum, when on the spin cycle, is very noisy. The drum seems to bang around alot as though the drum was loose. I've had a look in the back to see if any thing has come off but it had 2 springs on...

Hi, are there any room size regs for a new downstairs toilet? Thanks.

Hi, I am building a new extension & need some advice please. I have used the insulated plastic cavity closures on the vertical openings but what is advised for the horizontal opening at floor level, 3m wide? Thanks.

Hi, I'm fitting a toilet in en-suite & just having a little problem. The finned flush pipe seal which goes in to back of the pan has a small dribble leaking from it. I've tried re-seating the seal, adjusting pipe angle into seal but to no avail. Any trick i'm missing? Thanks.

Hi, I'm might be getting a gas fire with a balance flue. Can some body please tell me what the requirements are for the flue outlet & its output is 7KW does it require a room vent? Thanks, Andy

I need a extractor with a light for my en-suite shower. It will be about 2.15m from the shower floor so I've been told that it must be a 12V extractor. Now does that mean just the light needs to be 12V or also the actual fan, which will be mounted in the loft area. Thanks.

I'm wiring my single storey extension & would like some advice please. The 2.5mm ring main cable is to be conected to extend the existing ring main. The cable cliped to the breeze block wall, covered with PVC capping & then covered by 'dot n dab' plasterboard wall. Is this ok? Thanks, Andy.

Hi, can any body tell me the requirements under Part 'P' for electrics in a new en-suite to satissfy BCO. Thanks.

Is there any benefit in removing the HW restricter washer that has been mentioned on here before, does it just do the same job as adjusting the tap on the cold water feed? Thanks, Andy.

Hi, is there any problem adding more water to motar that has started going off to re-use?