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I've got an electrical issue with my heating in that the room stat switches the heating on even if it's off at the control panel so I'm unable to set a programme for it. I need to have my boiler and rads replaced (it's an old system) but this has got to wait a year or so until I have more cash...

Sorry, another fan question .... Replacing an old knackered fan which worked on a pullcord which runs from a separate isolating switch. I've had a Manrose XF100S given to me which I expected to be a straight swap but the wiring is 2 core and earth plus a single core and earth, therefore, I...

After years of avoiding doing my own plumbing I figured it's about time I gave it a go so a couple of questions. First job it fit isolating valves to all my taps and toilets and renew my bathroom taps .... 1. Compression fittings / flexible hoses - are there any particular brands I should look...

Hi all, I've moved into a new place and need to replace a leaky shower. The current one is 8.5kW (Triton T80i) and was about to order a 8.5kW replacement but had a quick look at the MCB and it's rated at 32A ... I was expecting it to be 40A! Assume I should go with 7.5kW rather than 8.5kW...

Ok, I bought my current property a year ago and have a small wet room that has an axial fan installed within the shower area approx. 1.8m up on the wall. At the weekend I removed the cover to check the model/type etc. and it's a Manrose XF100. This only has an IP44 rating and is 230V. I...

Hi All, Hopefully a quick question that you can assist with ... I've just moved and I believe the Prima F40 has been working fine until a couple of days ago. The other half accidentally switched off the boiler by the Fused Switch and then we had some issues. The boiler would fire up but...

She who must be obeyed has just changed her mind from Induction to a Gas hob (apparently she's not going to change it back again!!). Think I've got 2 options : 1) Spur to a switched FCU from the cooker control. (What size cable would I need from cooker control to FCU [circuit is 10mm cable...

I have today patched up an area of blown plaster and the top coat (multi finish) started to bubble up in a few areas. Can anyone tell me why this is happening? The area is approx 1m square, and repaired as follows:- - Brickwork primed with PVA 1:3 a few days ago. - Last night heating in...

Hi all, need some help. I'm attempting my first plastering job where i've bricked up an internal doorway and chased out for some electrics. I bought a bag of bonding just over a week ago and its been stored in the shed (which is insulated!!) off of the floor. I came to mix some up by hand...

Hi all, this is my 1st post to the forum and would really appreciate it if someone could give me some advice on the wiring for a new hob & double oven. My current circuit is 40amp MCB at the consumer unit with 10mm2 cable to 45 amp CCU (with socket), then 10mm2 cable to terminal outlet box...