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And another thing, there are mature trees (only pine) fairly close to where I would like to build. As soon as I show my hand to the council, they'll slap a TPO on the trees. If I can find a planning consultant, he can advise me whether I need to cut them down before we approach the council...

Hi all, Thanks for your responses. Apologies for not responding sooner. I didn't get a new email notification after reading the first two replies. It appears there is room for interpretation which is good because in a sensible world, I could build my preferred design, however we are dealing...

Hi, For the purposes of gaining a certificate of lawful development, are there any planning consultants out there that would care to comment on where my council is likely to think the rear of my house is? Any thoughts welcome. Many thanks. W.

Hi, I am looking for a solution to a problem for controlling garden lights and a pond pump with OpenRemote - a home automation controller. I am in favour of installing two 12A 240 VAC relays, that have a built in web server that can be controlled by OpenRemote. I plan to install two...

Hi, Yes, apart from specifically data, I think four runs is on the lean side, for my setup. The layer 3 router (with the VLAN information) is in the house. The layer 2 device, (switch) will be in the office. I've gone for this FlexTwin Ducting ,some access boxes and couplers 40mm/50mm...

Hi, I am about to lay cables from the house to the garage, office and workshop, for power and data. My sparky has said I can lay 6mm2 SWA straight into the 450mm deep trench, however I am after advice on the data. The method I choose should be capable of taking further additions by pulling...

Hi roofspecialistsLondon, I hadn't thought of fiber glassing. Is it a mat that is glued down. I think my parents had something similar put on their flat roof about 30 years ago. Never had a problem with it (touch wood). What sort of ball park costs would one be looking at for a pitch roof...

Hi, I'm building a shed measuring 12' x 12' with a 30 degree OSB covered apex roof and wonder if someone could advise on the most suitable roof covering: 1. Mineral Felt - The roll on type, found on most garden sheds. 2. Bitumen Felt - the type applied with a blow torch, installed on flat...

Hi Taylortwocities, Many thanks for your reply. So diversity makes the assumption that one will not “max out” the circuit and if they do, the design will mean the circuit breakers will trip. With regard to a ring main, with multiple 13 amp sockets, that assumption make perfect sense and...

Hi, I hope nobody minds me jumping on this old post, but I have a similar question. I wish to replace a gas cooker with an electric one rated at 9.4KW. I'm trying to work out the specs of the cable and MCB I need to purchase. The manufacturer states that I require 4mm2 cable and 32A...

Thank you very much for your reply and boosting my confidence :-). I just cannot work out what the Heatmiser support guy is talking about. The terminal numbers he gave me just don't work out. Corrected the diagram, sequentially ordered terminal numbers and uploaded for future reference...

Reordered terminals numbers

Hi again, I logged a ticket with Heatmiser support. They have come back to me, but the reply makes no sense to me. Their reply: A1 = Terminal 4 A2 = Terminal 5 B1 = Terminal 6 B2 = Terminal 1 I thought he may have not noticed the terminal numbers were not in sequential order...

Hi, I installed a Heatmiser PRTHW-TS WiFi RF last weekend. Everything appears to be working very well, however, this morning, I have noticed the heatings motorised valve is making a buzzing sound. A gentle tap with a finger is enough to stop it. Prior to the installation, the valve did not...

Hi I have purchased the Blum CRISTALLO hinge with the glass adhesion plates (http://www.blum.com/catalogue/index.php?sp=en&startpage=106 page 188, 2011 catalogue). They will be used to mount the mirror doors to my bathroom cabinet. I understand the plates that bond to the glass already...

My dreams have been shattered. Just been quoted £1,092 + VAT for the glass and £135.72 for a transformer. Here are this manufacturers answers: 1. I do not know the IP rating. These are sealed units meant for external use. No guarantee can be given in a wet room area. 2...

Hi, I've only found one posting on here to do with the subject and that was more to do with 'radiator' glass so I've started a new topic. I've built an ensuite in the front bedroom. I don't want it to be obvious from the outside. One of the best solutions I've come across is this thing...