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I’m about to fit a wall hung toilet frame. Any recommendations for the resin bolt anchors which are going into a 1970’s concert block wall?

To maximise the use of space available, I would like to fit the WC across the corner which means its outlet will be at 135dgs to the stack inlet of the WC in the bathroom next door. I cannot find a triple branch 135dg connector, is there a space saving way to connect to a 90 or 180dg connector...

I am replacing an inset hob with a slightly larger one. Any advice on using a router to increase the length of the aperture. It is not possible to get a standard jig in position or to remove the worktop without damaging it.

I am looking for a combination toilet and basin unit to fit in a new en-suite bathroom to be constructed. The unit will fit in the end of the suite such that the walls are flush with each end of the unit, which will be about 1100 -1200mm wide depending on unit availability. Unfortunately I can...

I’m thinking of fitting an AEG IKE84441fb induction hob. A conversation with their customer support was less than helpful. Is their any technical or safety reason why this hob may not be flush fitted in a standard 28mm worktop with or without a drawer beneath?

We have been offered either an Ideal 18kw or Worcester Greenstar 18Ri heat only boiler to replace our ancient Vaillant in our Village Hall. We would be grateful for advice on which one to choose, or whether another make might be preferable. Thank you in anticipation

Although I have posted this in the plumbing forum, perhaps here is also appropriate. I am adding an en-suite adjacent to an existing bathroom. The soil stack is in the bedroom which will have the ensuite. To gain space I would like to use a class A1 AAV to remove the upper stack. The stack will...

Good morning, I am adding an en-suite adjacent to an existing bathroom. The soil stack is in the bedroom which will have the ensuite. To gain space I would like to use a class A1 AAV to remove the upper stack. The stack will have the 2 bathrooms and a downstairs cloakroom into it. One other...

I believe there are preformed panels with honey comb insulation that can be used instead of stud walls to save space, but cant find any information. Can anyone advise please?

I have a central plinth in my kitchen with MDF panels at each end. In the past the corners have been damaged due to wear and tear. Having new units fitted, I am trying to find transparent edge protector strip similar to the clear plastic plinth sealing strips but without the 'skirt'. Can anyone...

I have just bought one of these, SSTDS03, to replace an old mechanical type which failed. The instructions state "This is not a 2-wire switch and requires neutral connection', and has L in and L out, and N. As the existing is just a 2+E wire switch lead, this poses some difficult logistical...

I am replacing my leaking hot water cylinder with a stainless steel one. The immersion heater came with a fibre washer, and the tank came wth an o-ring. Any recommendations as to the best one to use? TIA

Hi guys, I have a 12 year old indirect 120L HW tank, 1040mm x 400mm, that has failed internally such that the CH water is leaking into the hot water supply. Is this sort of failure common? Secondly, are all the pipe connections of similar size tanks in the same place? Also what is the largest...

My apologies, I posted this first in Building in error. I have recently had new Halo sliding patio doors fitted. There is a draught under the fixed portion of the door, which the company claim is inevitable due to drain holes in the frame. There is also a draught from the joint between the two...

I have recently had new Halo sliding patio doors fitted. There is a draught under the fixed portion of the door, which the company claim is inevitable due to drain holes in the frame. There is also a draught from the joint between the two centre vertical frame edges where the doors overlap...

Our Village Hall has about 25m run of 28mm pipe after the gas meter then a further 5m of 22mm to the kitchen combi boiler and a further 3m of 22mm to a gas cooker. About 6m into the 28m run a 22mm pipe is teed off for about 5m, and feeds a further combi boiler. On a recent check with all...

The weather compensation system has never worked properly on this boiler despite altering slopes in accordance with the less than helpful Viessman techs. It is always too warm inside when the weather is cold and vice versa, so I would like to disconnect the weather compensation and fit an...

Hi guys, I have had the above boiler for 9 years and it has the weather compensation fitted. Unfortunately, the temperature control by the outside stat has never been satisfactory. If the weather gets colder, the inside temperature gets too warm, and vice versa, such that it is always necessary...

I would like to spur an RCD twin socket (30Ma trip) off a twin socket outlet which is spurred off the ring main. Is this permitted please? Sorry if its been asked before.

Hi guys, I have a Vitodens 200, and also a 4Kw PV array on the roof. I intend to fit a Solar iBoost which diverts excess electricity to the immersion heater. Under normal circumstances the DHW runs at about 60 degrees, and ideally I would like to have a circuit from the iBoost that switches the...