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Hi, I am going to get my CU moved from its current location (tight against the kitchen ceiling in a boxed section above kitchen units) to a more suitable location in the under stairs cupboard at a height around 1400mm. The disctance from the meter to the new CU will be about 5-6m with the tails...

Hi, My daughter has just purchased a 1950s ex council house. The wiring doesn't look like its been touched since the 1950s apart from someone adding a couple of extra surface mount sockets. We plan on having a full re-wire done and new CU. I am going to do all the chasing and running in of...

Hi, Can someone tell me what earthing system this is? My daughter is in the process of purchasing this property. She is going to have to get a full rewire done but will she need to get the UK power networks in to look at the earthing or is it something the electrician will sort out.

Hi, I am considering using the light switch back box for all cable connections rather than a junction box or ceiling rose. I intend to use spring clip connectors (Wago) in the back box. i am going to install 35mm or 47mm back boxes but the issue I forsee is that one of the light switches is 3...

Hi, I had an initial fault of F05 fault. I cleaned the pump out and dismantled hoses and fault clear but now the machine power button has no affect ( stays on) and the start/pause button has a slow flash. The machine will not start any program. there is no error code on the display and the...

Hi, My Honeywell 4043H 2 port valve has broken. The paddle switch does not touch the micro switch when manually pushed across so presume the whole head needs to be replaced. I have a spare 3 port head and want to confirm if it can be fitted as a temporary measure until I get a new 2 port...

Hi, I have a Vaillant 837 eco tec plus combi boiler. I noticed that the water pressure guage was fully in the red. I drained some water from a rad and the guage dropped back into the grey. I checked today and again guage back to full red. I drained some water again to get it back into the...

Hi, I am going to replace the rotten arris rails on my closed board fencing. What size/type of nails should I use to attach the arris repair brackets to the arris rails and what size nails for the feather boards. I have quite a few to do so is it practical/economical to hire a nail gun...

Hi, I have a front door from a manufacturer called homesafe. This morning my wife heard a ping and now there is no spring in the door handles. I have removed the door handles and they are the non sprung type. There is a continuous metal strip along the edge of the door and I removed this but...

Hi, I have a hotpoint Ultra WF860 washing machines that has developed a leak from the dispenser drawer. It only leaks when the machine starts to spin and not on every wash. I have dismantled the dispenser drawer to ensure all is clean with no blocked pipes and have performed a hotwash...

Hi, Not sure this the correct section but I suspect carpenters will have fitted a few kitchens in their time. My problem is the drawer front fron has come away from the actual drawer unit. It is a modern type unit with soft close runners. The drawer front is held on with a brackets that...

Hi, Modern acrylic baths seem to let the water go cold quite quickly because they are so thin. I'm considering wrapping rockwall insulation around the outside of my new bath to give it good insulation similar to a hot water jacket. Is this a good idea or not. i.e is there any potential...

Hi, I am looking into making a bath panel that can be tiled over. Would 9mm WPB ply be suitable or would it be better to go for 12mm. Also what would be the best way to construct a frame so I can attatch the ply to the side of the bath. Thanks for any advice

Hi, I have installed UFH in a new extension which meant I had to install 2 new programmable thermostats and 2 new 2 port valves. My boiler is a Vaillant combi. I am planning to wire it as follows: 3 core cable to each Stat ( brown (live), Black (neutral), grey (switch live) 2 port...

Hi, I have narrowed down my choice of flexible tile adhesives to the following products: http://www.tile-dealerhq.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=158 http://www.floortileadhesive.co.uk/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=19 I have few areas to be tiled, one is about 30m2, concrete...

Hi, Has anyone any recommendations for a rapid set floor tile adhesive suitable for porcelain tiles. I am having 56m2 of concrete floor tiled in 600x600mm tiles. 30m2 has wet underloor heating installed. Does this mean I need a flexible adhesive?. As I am probably going to need about 14 bags...

Hi, I have just had the floor of my extension screeded and the floor seems to slope towards the sliding doors. and there seems to be an uneven portion towards the center of the room the levels seems to rock by about 10mm. Will this be acceptable for tiling over, the tiles are porcelain...

Hi, I've just had some cavity trays fitted due to an extension on the rear of my property. The third course up from the top of the tiles was removed and the cavity trays installed. The lead flashing was then installed one course up from the top of the tiles. This now means that I can see the...

Hi, My builder says I should put a polythene membrane between the celotex insulation and my PB UFH pipework because there is some form of reaction between the foil on the celotex and the pipework that can damage the pipe. I can't find any mention of this on the JG site ( I'm using JG PB...

Hi, I am about to lay UFH pipework for my extension, what is the best way to test it for leaks prior to screeding. I cannot connect up to central heating because the pipework is not in place yet. Someone mentioned air pressuring testing with a car foot pump but how would a good seal be...