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    DIY Shed

    Hello guys, I'm planning on making a shed using 4x2 timber and look at options as to what to cover this with. Shiplap cladding is quite pricey so was looking at OSB3 sheets, not sure if there is a good way to fully water proof this? Any thoughts on this or other recommendations ? Thanks!
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    Junction box intermittently shorting (possibly)

    I've currently got a 10way honeywell... its being shorted somewhere (I think) but strangely it's not consistently and struggling to find out what's causing it... everything connected to the junction box would die..the CU is RCD protected but doesn't trip.. switching off the fuse spur on/of makes...
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    Operating GAS pressure at the appliance

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    Bathroom Extractor Fan

    Hi guys, I'm in the process of replacing a bathroom shower fan with a powerful one which is mains powered 230v IPX4. Currently it's wired to its own switch so it doesn't come on with the lights which is the way I would like to keep it. The new fan mention the below. The CU is RCD already so...
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    Warm deck Roof

    Hi, I've got a warm deck roof which which was a garage conversion 20 years ago... ever since the bedroom has always been freezing cold and I cannot seem to figure out the root cause. The outer walls all have 100min insulation cavity walls aswell as external wall insulation which is 50mm so I've...
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    DIY Texecom Premier Elite 48

    Hey guys, I purchased a Texecom alarm 1.5 years ago have haven't got round to getting this installed. I've mounted all the endpoints and wired them up not using EOL as it's just for home use. I don't have experience in alarms but was thinking if giving it a bash and buying a usb-com to help...
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    Texecom premier Elite

    Hey guys, I've purchased a Texecom Premier Elite, mounted the panel, smart com, 7 sensor's, expanders, panics, keypad. I've wired up the sensors panics and keypad, door contact. Bell box still needs to be mounted. Will need to add a few shocks and some single external beams (wire already in...
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    New hot water tank recommendations

    Hey guys, I've currently got a 210l megaflo tank and having constant issues with recharging the airgap. I've had it for 20 years so I feel like its time to move on... Some people have mention Joule and Oso. I see quite a lot of variations in terms on model/types etc... Any recommendations...
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    Energy Monitor / separate Meter

    Hello, I've recently created a separate annex which has been rented out. I have noticed the tenants are constantly leaving the lights on deliberately even when not at home and also throughout the night. Im not very strict but I don't like people abusing and wasting energy for the fun of it...
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    Lawn constantly stays moist

    Hello, I've purchased the a house next door to mine and have put in 3 tons of soil and put grass seeds, each time we cut the grass it impossible as the cutter gets clogged up, the same machine on my lawn works perfectly fine. I've noticed that the ground it always wet and moist, I don't see...
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    Beko Oven wiring

    Hello, I just purchased a Beko new oven. It hasn't come with any wires so i'll have to buy own own but unsure what type as looking at the connect bit at the back i think i will struggle with a 6mm cable. Any one here know how this should be wired? I have 6mm wall outlet... Electrical...
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    Megaflo keeps need recharging

    Hi, My megaflow flow is 18 years+ old and I seem to have to recharge it very often as I see the overflow dripping frequently. Spoke to megaflow and the only advice they say it will require a service engineer to take a look but I’ve spent quite a bit on call outs and all they seem to do is...
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    Studio flat

    Hello, I’m in the process of converting my side garage into a studio flat, i would like to put a separate consumer unit so my tenant has the ability to power on/off in case of emergency etc.. There will be a few sockets, lights, and an electric hob/fan/fridge/washing machine. What type of...
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    Vaillant combi boiler - Hot feed 15mm/22mm?

    Hello, Just purchased a new property and ran the pipes from the kitchen to the bathroom in 22mm for both hot and cold. Now reading online the feed for the hot is 15mm from the boiler. I could convert from 15mm to 22mm but I guess I would run into issue if the boiler can't cope in supplying...
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    New central heating

    Hi, I've just taken on a house refurbishment project and was planning on doing all the new pipe runs myself and leave them near the combi boiler for it to be commissioned by the plumber. I was thinking of using a 2 sets manifold for the first floor pipe and then run 15mm to each of the rooms...
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    Heatmiser Neostat

    Hi Guys, I have a bunch of neo stats for different zones... whenever my house trips they don't seem to retain the settings like date/time and any custom schedule. Is this a wiring issues or an neo stat device issue? Strange as it happens to call of them Thanks!
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    Composite Door Restrictor

    Hello Guys, I've got a large external composite door which opens outwards due to no space on the inside, the issue I have is when it’s very windy the door swings out really badly and I’m worried it cause damage as it’s a fairly large door I ask the double glazing company to install a...
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    New System Boiler 624/630

    Hello Chaps, My friend is having a new boiler fitted and the plumber has suggested to install a vaillant 630 due to a large house instead of a 624. Ground floor is about 85 sq meters of UFH and upstairs has 4 large double rads, and a hot water cylinder. Currently the boiler is located in the...
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    Megalfo 3bar Valuve Leaking

    Hello, I was in my loft today and spotted a very small puddle of water but could't see any of the pipes wet.. an hour later my hot water kicked and OI was still in the loft and heard a hissing sound and noticed drops coming from the 3 bar valve as per the attached pictures. The knob seems like...
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    Teeting into a RAD to supply UFH

    Hello, I have 2 really cold rooms and a bathroom which have RAD's with their own Zone valve. (basically the side of a garge which has been converted) The floors are extremly cold and I was thinkging of using overlay UFH and teeing into the RAD within the room. Is this possible / any...
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