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Hi experts, I have a Ideal Vogue system conventional boiler 26kW, plus megaflo (installed about 7 years ago). Recently I lowered the boiler central heating temp to 63 degrees down from much higher. The user manual calls this the central heating flow temp control. It lowered the temp of the flow...

Hi, I am fitting a mirror with light which has an infrared proximity switch (just wave you hand near it to turn on, same again to turn it off). I want to be able to operate it independent of the bathroom lights. To allow this it will require unswitched live to power the touch switch electronics...

Hi all, I have a pumped shower in the ensuite and have recently tee’d off the pumped H+C to feed an over-the-bath-shower. Since I did this the problem is that when a hot water tap is open and closed briefly (which is not on the pumped plumbing circuit) it causes the pump to run briefly. I...

Hi, I wish to remove a double socket on a wall to make way for a fancy radiator. The ring main runs vertically down the wall from above the ceiling to the socket. I intend to go into the ceiling cut the two cables of the ring just before they go down behind the wall to the socket and then join...

The bottom few inches of my front door frame has rotted on both sides. The remainder seems sound. Is it possible to repair this by cutting out the bottom four inches and fitting a new piece of timber or is a new door frame in order? The door frame is for a large door, 2'10 x 6'10 and has a...

My builder is doing a loft conversion for me and the whole roof structure was replaced (necessary according to my surveyor). He has re-used the eternit slates from the roof (only 10years old). On inspection I have notice he is using galvanised clouts rather than copper nails for fixing the...

Hi, My loft is being converted and we are struggling to find a location for the central heating feeder tank. Can anyone tell me how much higher the feeder tank needs to be than the highest radiator? (the rads in the loft room) i.e how much head is required? thanks.

Hi, For a pitched roof single storey extension of 5m x 3.5m in Greater London I have been quoted £3750 for foundations and for brick/block work for a cavity wall, £8750! (including materials)for a cavity wall. Windows and doors are on top of this. For eternit tiled roof and guttering £2100...

I have a terraced house that requires repointing but before that takes place I am considering cleaning up the brick faces. It a terraced house built circa 1880. Whats the best way to do this? Water jetting? Sand blasting? Appreciate any advice

Hi, I'm renovating a house which requires all new plumbing (new boiler, new pipe work and central heating). I'll have the pro's do it. What is a professional plumber likely to use copper pipe or plastic pipe for what is effectively a new installation? Which is likely to cost less, a...