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Will a reciprocating saw cut through a 50mm solid steel shaft? Would use a grinder but I can't get in there. Quite prepared to go slow, but need to get it sawn up!

Hi, I have a Ferroli 200l unvented cylinder, the temperature/pressure valve is passing hot water out through the tundish. This only happens when the boiler is on. I have tried turning the valve into a new position, but this doesn't help. The expansion vessel doesn't appear to have any gas in...

I have an unvented WB 24Ri in my loft on an unvented system feeding an unvented cylinder with s-plan plus controls. I have fitted a new radiator and refilled the system. All rads are bled. 1.5bar system pressure The pump is running, but noisy, the AAV is not blocked, but the boiler won't...

I'm having a rewire at the moment and would like to relocate the heating programmer. The space where the programmer is to go will not look neat with the thermostat along side, so i was considering a combined unit. System is a WB 24 condenser with a sealed system and unvented cylinder and two...

I'm considering installing an outside socket for some upcoming building work. Given that the house will be locked while they are building, what would you suggest for RCD protection? I am thinking along the lines of an RCD protected MK Masterseal 13A connected to a metal adaptable box with...

Hi, just had a guy round to quote for a rewire of my property. He has suggested that he could minimise replastering by running cable up behind the architrave and along the back of skirting.... :shock: When I said I couldn't find his company (x) on www.competentperson.co.uk, he said, "Oh...

Simple really. Are they any good/better/real world more efficient than a normal compact rad. Thanks

Can anyone recommend a quality illuminated bathroom mirror. Needs to be zone 2, and be able to be fitted as flush to the wall as possible, so probably a magnetic front. Any thoughts on LED/Fluorescent/12v G4's also gladly welcomed. Thanks

Hi, I have a cattle shed which currently has 4x100w gls lamps providing illumination. They are somewhat lacking in that they provide some light, but not enough. The fittings are pendants with bayonet caps. The main usage for the lights is while we are bedding up: 10 mins every 2 days...

Need to fit a new basin in the bathroom after smashing the old one with a downligher :oops: Wife insists on a monobloc to replace dual taps so got one with flexible pipes. The end of the pipe is a union type affair with a flat rubber washer. I also want to fit an isolator valve...

I am having trouble finding a pair of wellies that will last. Current pair (dickies) were bought in april and failed yesterday as I was stood in 9" of semi-liquid cattle muck. I am not averse to spending money on these, I can spend all day wearing them, so they need to be comfy, warm and...

Hi, I have an external concrete block wall built with 9"hollow blocks that have been filled with concrete. It is being used as a back wall to a grain/feed store on my farm. The wall is often damp causing feed to go off, so we have hung a PVC sheet ovet it. This only serves to encourage vermin...

This is in my house. :shock:

I am having an Aqualisa Quartz Digital shower fitted http://www.aqualisa.co.uk/Our-products/Browse-showers-by-range/Quartz-Collection/Quartz-Digital/Exposed-with-adjustable-head/?area=241 , which requires a supply to run the mixing unit (non pumped). Can I run an extractor...

I want to replace some flex in my grainstore that feeds several grain augers. Supply is 3ph, the largest motor is rated at 4kW, longest run will be about 5 meters. What size flex should I use? What quality (Arctic?) of flex should I use? Thanks

After reading around this website regarding lighting cable in lofts I am very confused. Advice varies from loose cables over insulation to clip on joists under rockwool and "its not right but it'll be OK". I am boarding the central part of my loft to allow access to a new boiler. The joists...

Hi I've searched for the answer to this question but had no luck so here goes... I am replacing an electric shower with a shiny new Aqualisa Quartz Digital and need to swap out a couple of tiles that have holes in them. The previous owner of the house kindly left half a box of tiles so I want...

I've been looking at mains pressure showers and reading about various makes and models on this forum. I am a bit confused as to the pros and cons of manual thermostatics against digitals. One installer suggested an Aqualisa digital and suggested that the install time would offset the extra...

Simple really, will it be safe to walk on 3x2 joists that run for max 4m. Ceiling is lath and plaster. This is purely to allow the installation of further timber to support supplementary insulation and a floor. Thanks

I am looking to board out a section in my loft for storage and access to a boiler/water storage. The roof is hipped with flat tiles fixed with mortar to lats. Due to the age of the roof (1930s) there is lots of dust and lumps of mortar falling into the loftspace. I would like a suggestion of...