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My first DIY attempt at a bathroom, just a basic rip out and replace really. Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, digital timer in airing cupboard at back of shower. Radiator was moved from below window to behind the door by professionals whilst they were replacing central heating...

Hi, I have 4 12v downlights in my kitchen but one is not working, on inspection the low voltage transformer in the ceiling has a huge burnt hole in it...obviously the problem!! Can anyone tell me the benefit of running 4 low voltage lights with transformers (that potentially burn out!)...

Hi, Just a quick easy to answer question. I'm connecting a 32mm basin bottle trap to a sink click clack waste but when I hand tighten it to the max (the max the thread on the waste allows) the bottle trap is still wobbly and not pulled tight against the metal sink waste. Is it suppose to...

I'm in the process of buying a new bathroom and I want a towel radiator to go behind the bathroom door. There's a 10cm space behind the door when open so the rad will fit fine but when I've gone to buy valves they stick out another 5cm+ and will hit the door. Normal and angled valves are...

Hi, Hope someone can spare a minute and give me an opinion. I'm looking to replace my standard Glowworm CH system with a new 30kw+ Combination boiler & have had 4 quotes so far. They seem to be conflicting and I wanted a second opinion. The new boiler will be installed in the same place...

Hi, hope some one can help me with this - i thought it was going to be straight forward. I've got an outside PIR security light that I want to replace with a normal door light that can be switched on/off from inside. When I removed the PIR light it has 4 wires, live, neutral, earth (which...

Hi, My stone fireplace is 10 years old but looks like it has just been dug up by the timeteam. General dirt, soot & candlewax (i think) from previous owners are the main problems. I have looked at some clenaing products and but would like to know if any one has tried any? (I don't want...

Hi, I've just moved to a new house (10 years old) and all the electrics look standard by the builder, apart from some downlights in the house. The problem I have is using the lawnmower or hoover from the plug in the garage trips the MCB, it is fine when using a corded drill though. The...