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If the hole is about a millimeter or so oversize causing it to spin, grip the Anchor Bolt gently with pliers turn bolt about half a turn or so until it is a tap fit in the hole. This will stop it slipping, but really if the hole is well outside the manufacturers recommendations I would think...

I have turned the stop cock on full although I remember it being a pig to shift for a bit when closing. The flow at the sink cold tap is powerful to say the least

I connected electric shower to the mains under the kitchen sink. There is a definite pressure drop at the shower if someone uses the cold tap at the sink. Is this something we have to put up with when choosing an electric shower or is there a way around this problem?

Has anyone tried after preparing and twisting stranded wire, dipping the end in a drop of solder to stop them spreading when tightening?

The RCD is 30mA so thats one prob out of the way. We are only talking about 50mm error on the save zone ... would they be that picky? Think I will get them put behind the skirting and box them in and do a paint job on it!

The cables are within about 4 inches of a corner about 18 inches from floor level. The ring main is protected by a 63amp RCD. I take your point regarding depth of chase though. Would you say at the moment based on what I said, that they are in a safe zone?

There is always a chance the cables could get damaged although not by children, the electrician would not have know this and I find it frankly a dangerours situation to leave a job in. I am thinking of getting the cables chased in the wall as it is would make an unsightly job putting them in...

I have recently bought a house and noticed exposed mains cables coming from the floorboards in corner of bedroom, running up the wall for a foot or so before passing through under the landing floorboards. My first thought was that it was a complete bodge job but upon inspection realized that if...

------- Thanks dextrous, That info sorts out my doubt's. Very good of you to give me your time! Thanks again!!

-------- Hi kevplumb, Okay thanks, I will ask my local supplier for what you suggest. I was a bit wary about bearing on a rubber washer with a screwed end because of sharp edges, although I know I can smooth the end off first. I get the impression not much more than finger tight is the...

--------------------- Hi Coljack, I am not to sure what you mean by "Picture" or perhaps you mean a diagram I should have but havent? Anyway thanks to all for the advice. Welshman - I will have a look at at that "Male Iron" ... and thanks again!!

I am about to fit a Monobloc tap. I noticed that the supply end of the flexible hose has just a rubber sealing washer at it's inner base. Is this sufficient as a seal or do I need to purchase some sort of adaptor, such as a copper washer and olive arrangement...if so what is it called...