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Next time I’m at the property I will take a pic. Only one room stay and no underfloor heating. Would the individual stats on the rads influence anything?? Thanks

No it stays on

Probably a long time but my son has only just told me! Only a “live” tester.

Hi my room thermostat (old type) clicks when I turn it but does not stop the boiler heating the rads whatever temperature I choose. Photos attached. Any ideas please. All connections to the thermostat are clean and tight

Sorry no, it’s the nearest pne to the switch that isn’t working

Hi, I’ve replaced a conventional outside light with 2 LED lights with built in PIRs. However only one of the PIRs is working. I have attached my wiring diagram. Any ideas? Should each light have its own supply maybe? Assistance appreciated

Hi, just to close the thread. I’ve found the instructions, You remove the white plastic as suggested then use a 22mm box spanner to remove the valve/cartridge

Hi, advice please. How do I remove the valve in my shower. The hot is not as hot as usual but I can’t see how to remove to check/replace Photo attached Thanks

The copper would all be above ground (up the inside of the garage wall and across the top of the wall. Due to the history of leaks I want to completely replace.

Hi, i’m looking to replace my water supply pipe as it’s currently alkathene and has had numerous leaks in recent years. I asked a local contractor (recommended by my water company) for a quote to lay a new pipe around the premises along to the rear of the property. He suggested an alternative...

Hi, I need to remove the tails to install longer ones. However, when I try to unscrew they simply turn but do not unthread. Is this something specific to the make and they cannot be removed or is there a solution out there? TIA Thanks

All sorted now. Thanks for your advice. Those brass anchors are interesting and I will make a note of them for future. I used the attached in the end and the fixing is solid

Long screws means thick screws with large heads that are too big for the fitting unfortunately

Hi, I dropped a clanger when revamping a downstairs bathroom for my wife. I have fitted all the wall panels onto plasterboard but forgot to fit a timber behind the plasterboard to attach a grab rail. Attached is a cross section of the wall. Can anyone advise what fixings would work please? Or...

Every day is a school day! Thank you for the detailed explanation

More advice please. I have door that when closed is locked from the outside. It’s dangerous and you can easily lock yourself out. Is this an issue with the barrel and a replacement barrel would solve or is it a multipoint lock issue?

Full story, the client is infirm and family can’t access the property as she leaves the key inside the door (in her mind so nobody she doesn’t know can access). Catch 22 I know but hoping there is a solution out there amongst you and experts

Client is elderly so looking for a more “foolproof” solution ideally

Am I overthinking it? Is it as simple as that?

Dilemma, is there a upvc door lock on the market that allows it to be unlocked with a key from the outside while there is a key on the inside? I don’t want a thumb fitting on the inside as in theory this could be accessible via the letterbox. (the client wants the “peace of mind” of a keyhole...