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    Replace dimmer switch

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    Replace dimmer switch

    Hi, I want to replace a broken double dimmer switch with a 2 gang switch- is it possible. There is only 2 wires & earth to each dimmer module. each dimmer module has another switch at the end of the corridor which will turn on/off the light too. The attached photos show the original setup in...
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    Wireless setup to existing wired sounder

    Hi New question about me upgrading a hard wired scantronic 9448+ setup I'm still contemplating diy install of modern panel. More functions for money if I don't have to pay installer. So does any of the following allow for hardwiring to my existing sounder which is attached to 9448+ alarm...
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    Scantronic 9448 upgrade options

    A local installer has suggested a risco cpx with wireless option. He would replace the old panel with the risco and wire in a keypad nearer the front door, he doesn't do wireless keypad system as they are unreliable he says. I wanted an option for night time part setting of system, he says a...
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    Scantronic 9448 upgrade options

    Hi I moved into a house with a Scantronic 9448 alarm, about 14 years old. I would like to upgrade to a more modern system with remote keypad, sms notification, maybe iPhone app etc. Ideally I would like to use the existing wired PIRs & magnetic frame switches already installed and add...
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    Replacing thermostat for remote controlable.

    Gavin Thanks for the reply, my setup is a Siemans RWB9 programmer Siemans RAA02 room stat Potterton Suprima boiler. Is there an easy way with this setup? Tony
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    Replacing thermostat for remote controlable.

    Hi I have siemans thermostat in the lounge and siemans timer/programer in the kitchen under the boiler Can I replace the room stat with a programable one that can be controlled via iphone. I'm on call or away a lot of the time and dont need the house warm when i'm not there. It would be...
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    Fixing through Tarmac into concrete

    Thanks for the input John. So in my scenario, which would be best. Resin or expanding anchor? T
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    Fixing through Tarmac into concrete

    Btw is an anchor fitting the best option or a resin one. Sorry to be so Nieve but what's the difference between all the different anchor types Thanks again Tony
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    Fixing through Tarmac into concrete

    The Tarmac is about 1.5" I think. It would be so easy to pop in anchor bolts through it and into concrete below. I did think about removing a square of Tarmac and concreting the space but how well would the 2 concrete area bond? T
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    Fixing through Tarmac into concrete

    Hi I want to fix what is in effect a 1metre post to my driveway. The post is actually a telescope pier. It's 1m x 110mm aluminium post on a 350mm base. The base has 3x20mm cut outs. The driveway is Tarmac over 4" concrete with rubble below. What's the best fixing for this scenario...
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    Immersion heater port to feed shower.

    Hi. I need a hot water feed for a mixer shower, can I remove the immersion heater from the HWT and utilise the entry for it. I have considered an essex or surrey flange but seeing I dont use the immersion heater it make sense to use this point. Is there a suitable sized flange to screw into the...
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    Mira Platinum Shower Mixer/Pump unit location

    Hi. Just bought a Mira Platinum Pumped rear fed mixer shower and was wondering where is the best location for the mixer/pump unit. Cwt in loft and hwt tank in bedroom cupboard, same floor as the bathroom. As regards to getting the best flow from the shower head is it best to put the mixer in...
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    Upgrading electric shower - need for cable upgrade or not

    I need to improve my shower. I'm considering replacing a 8.5Kw triton t80 with a 10.8Kw mira orbis. The current professionally install has a 40A RCD, would I be ok just to replace the fuse to a 45A RCD and use the existing wiring. I have read that some times this is ok on shorter runs. The...
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    Mixer shower after electric

    Thanks for the reply. Would it be possible to put a pressure reducer on the cold water feed to simulate the gravity feed? Tony
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    Mixer shower after electric

    Hi All, I've just moved house and in a lovely bathroom I have a miserable 8.5Kw Triton T80, my previous residence had a super Aqualisa mixer, which was fantastic. The triton is fed by pvc pipe from tee connection to the bath cold water pipe. The house has a gravity fed system & convention...
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