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Does a timed extractor fan always have to be linked to the light switch? I need to fit an extarctor fan in the toilet which has a non opening window so the light won't need to be switched on. I would like it on a timer incase it gets left on, but obviously when I pull the seperate pull...

I am having a loft extension on my 1930s bunglow with dormers fitted front and rear. The plans are being drawn up at the moment but the architect wasn't sure if it will require re roofing due to the old damaged roofing felt. The roof tiles are good and the timber is sound but it still has the...

I need to connect up awashing machine and tumble dryer in my kitchen. I understand that I should have an isolator switch within easy reach for both appliances. Can I safely run a 2.5 spur cable down from the ring main using an fcu with a 13a fuse as the isolation switch above the worktop for...

On my CU there are two switches each labelled '30a ring circuit'. I intended to move a double socket a bit higher up the wall in the kitchen so I switched off one of the circuits at the consumer unit. I tested to make sure the socket wasn't live by plugging in the kettle and it was dead. I...

In my conservatory there are presently some spot lights wired up with 1.5mm twin and earth cable and instead I want to fit 2 chandeliers which each take five 40w bulbs. It would be ridiculous running these 1.5mm cables down the chains, so I purchased some 3amp 3 core transparent lighting cable...

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My heating system always seemed to be working OK until I replaced a radiator. I thought I had drained the system, but when I went into the loft to refill the header tank I found it was still full. I tried to bleed the rads, some bled some didn't. I tried to bleed the pump to see if I could...

Can anyone tell me if I can run a fridge freezer and a second freezer off the same spur? They are both free standing with 13a plugs and I can get to the sockets easily. I have been told that 2.5 twin & Earth can take 26amps so on the face of it it seems OK but I need to be sure. The specs for...

Just moved into our 1950s bunglalow and I have noticed that there is no soil vent pipe. In the conservatory they have fitted an AAV. Next to the manhole cover there is a downpipe which feeds directly into the manhole so I would presume this will act as somesort of a vent (not the correct thing...

I am considering building a loft conversion myself (I have previous experience), but have never considered using a private Building Control company before. I realise that private may be more expensive, but has anyone else had dealings with these private inspectors? Is the extra cost worth it...

I am thinking of adding a loft conversion to my 1950s bungalow. On inspecting the roof, the tiles appear to be in good condition but the old original underfelt has repairs all over it. There are no leaks which I can see. I understand that holes in the felt are not all bad as they can supply...

We live in an old house which has some stairs to the loft storage area built years ago. They are quite steep so wouldn't conform to building regs. We have been using the loft as storage for years. We had some dormers fitted to get some air in there and wasn't informed we needed building regs...

Does anyone know if it's OK to connect a shower pump to a 45a cooker socket and run another fused spur with 2 sockets from the same line? Thanks

I see that B&Q have some laminates for around £24 - £26. Not expensive I realise but are they reasonably hard wearing? I will be using it in a kitchen. Anyone had any experience with these? Or should I go to a flooring specialist? Thanks in advance.

Hi, My old Mira Event power shower doesn't warm up. The pump works OK and when I turn up the heat, the motor slows as if it's trying to work but no hot water. Is there a thermo reset button or something? Water tank is set at 50 degrees. There is a red button on the dial but doesn't seem to do...

Hi, can anyone help. I had a water leak from my copper tank last week. It has all dried out now, but the RDC keeps tripping. The lighting circuits are OK , It seems to be the main circuits both upstairs and downstairs. Some times they can be reset (mcbs don't trip) and after a few minutes or a...