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First time installing a wired alarm system. Nearly there but im a little confused about this polarity part with the bell box. I have it on the default setting at the moment and seems to be working ok. But can someone have a look and explain what its for please: Also, unless im imaging it...

Hi, i would like to add a small second consumer unit as the original one is old and out of space. The other main reason being that the original CU doesnt have RCD protection. Recently had an isolator fitted between the meter and the original CU. So im planning to disconnect the supply at the...

Need some help understanding this please. Out of curiosity I checked my shower installation from the cu side and i think its connected using 6mm cable. The total cable length is approx. 8-10 metres. The shower i have is an 8.5kw running from a 30A rewireable fuse. Its an old MEM unit. Im...

Can anyone help with this situation. I need to install a bathroom fan because there is not one already fitted. However, there is only one outside wall where i understand it could be fitted. There is a large window in the middle of this wall. To the right of this window is the boiler and to...

Im hoping to be able to connect some new soil pipe into an existing section of lower cast iron pipe. Can anyone have a look at the pic below and confirm if i have the right fitting for this? The one in the pic is what i have been supplied with. The reason i ask is because, although both...

Can anyone please check my attached diagram to see if i have the right idea about wiring them correctly. I hope the diagram isnt too odd but it shows a cable coming from the fusebox to a switch then through each of the holders. This would only be a temporary wiring setup for the loft with 3...

Can anyone explain the procedure for making felt adhesive? Occasionally I have seen this being applied by roofers but i dont know what goes into it. I need lots of this stuff to fix new felt on to a roof. The ready-made alternative i can find in the shops is a cold adhesive but only comes in...

I am hoping to build a roof between two walls to create a shed/veranda for storage space. There is nothing there at the moment. The size of the shed will be approximately 8 foot wide by 12 foot long. I have been thinking about using two big 2"x6"x3m timbers for the sides and bolting them to the...

Im in the process of refitting my bathroom and need some advice for the shower. Is a normal shower enclosure best or would a cabin be better? What are the advantages and disadvantages for each regarding installation and maintenance? Can anyone advise on which type of unit would be best; I...

Can anyone please advise on how to do this. The stump i want to remove is planted in a pot made of stone. This makes access slightly awkward. I have managed to remove some of the surface roots and soil. But the stump and larger roots are quite difficult to cut. I have even tried an electric saw...

I had a go at boarding the other day. But i'm afraid the progress ive made so far doesnt look right. Perhaps i rushed it a little and didnt level the skirting or check for plumbness. The boards are kind of wonky in places meaning there are small gaps. The wall surface behind was uneven too so...

If anyone could help me decide on the purchase of a SDS drill please. At the moment i have a B&D KR500 like this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Decker-KR500-Hammer-Drill/dp/B0001GRVZ0 Its good for wood work and light masonry. But i find going through old brickwork is nearly always...

Anyone tried this Insta-stik product for plasterboard bonding to bare brick walls? would appreciate your thoughts. thanks

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Can anyone advise on this please. I have stripped this room down to bare brickwork. I wanted to plasterboard it using the dot and dab or drylining method. Below are a couple of pics of the walls. Do the walls look ok for doing this and should i prepare the walls first? What type of brand of...

If anyone could help with this as i havent done any wiring for a while. I would like to install two standard lights in the loft with a 5 amp switch. Below is a simple diagram of the circuit: Does this look correct or have i made any obvious errors? thanks

If anyone could check the pics above to advise please. As far back as i can remember my gas cooker has had a slightly orange tinge around the burner when its turned up to maximum. Its an old Ambar cooker. But should it be like this or could it be a co2 risk? thanks

I dont know if this topic is allowed. But mods i understand if you would prefer people didnt ask for any advice regarding gas because of the risks it can pose and lock this topic. I also know it is ultimately my own responsibility whether i go ahead with any advice given. Yesterday i capped...

If anyone could help with this please. I need to cap a gas pipe which is no longer in use after a set point. I'm wondering should i use a stop end or the compression type cap? I have both but a little unsure which would be best. Pics below show the pipe and fittings. There is a...

Anyone know what is causing this discolour on my pipe joints? The elbow is worse than the straight. Its a recently soldered section of pipe. Have i used too much flux that is burnt off or perhaps too much heat? thanks