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    Hot Water tank has 5 pipes

    What's the 5th pipe for which is connected to the Hot water tank? 1. Top of Tank - Hot water for house/ vent 2. Top/Middle - from boiler 3. Middle/ Bottom - return to boiler 4. Middle / bottom - Unknown warm pipe 22mm 5. Bottom - cold feed from loft storage. I was expecting 4 pipes...
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    Washing machine into soak away

    Are washing machines allowed to be emptied into a soak away, I'm assuming its definitely not...but was hoping to do it as a temporary measure prior to an extension to the drains being completed.
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    Calculating the thickness and length of wire

    What are the rules for calculating the thickness of wire. All DIY books state 1.5mm for 6amp light circuits and 2.5mm for 32amp ring main. :? But based on info gained from other topics - What thickness of wire would you use for a 10amp Light circuit? I assume the thickness of wire is...
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    Downlights with a combined power greater than 1200 Watts

    Looking for advice on a light circuit. I am aware that each light circuit on a 6amp MCB shouldn't draw more than 1200 Watts (info from a DIY manual). With 6 rooms upstairs this shouldn't be a problem with 6x 60 or 100 watt bulbs.... however i am now installing Down lights with a max...
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