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    How old is my electrical wiring?

    I have an MEM trip switch board which has six trip switches. When our kitchen was re-fitted the electrician put a smaller trip switch box on the side of this which covered the power points and cooker point which were moved. The cables coming out of the trip switch board are all grey. There...
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    Age of Worcester Bosch 28i

    Just wondered if someone could stab a guess at how old the boiler is in a property we are buying. If not, do you know when the Worcester Bosch 28i was first manufactured. Am interested as our old boiler only lasted 10 years and wondering how much life this one has in it. It's a Worcester...
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    Where can I buy waterproof pipe lagging?

    I want to buy some waterproof pipe lagging for my sink waste pipe. Can anyone tell me where I can buy, or brand names that make it to buy online. A neighbour got his from the Plumb Centre, but without a car the nearest one is too far!
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    Which is live wire?

    I'm about to replace a socket switch. The electrics were installed in 1970 so pretty old. One of the wires is black with a part brown cover, the other red. Which is the live wire?
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    Best place for central heating thermostat?

    At the present time, my lounge warms up to 20c with the door closed, with the rest of the house around 15c. I'm about to have a new boiler and have the choice of the room thermostat in the lounge or hall (never had one before). If I put it in the lounge, will it cut out in the rest of the house...
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    Problem with dimmable switch & halogen lights?

    I have a light fitting with four 35W GU10 halogen bulbs, together with a dimmer switch. The bulbs used to go quite quickly and I understand this may be due to the combination of a dimmable switch and halogen lights, therefore, I have tended to have the dimmer on full or just under. The...
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    Worcester Bosch si30, Vaillant pro28 or Vaillant 831?

    Any thoughts on which boiler I should choose. Is one a better specification than others or more reliable?
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    Advice on boiler quotes please

    I have 3 quotes for a replacement boiler. Prices vary, but I'm happy to pay more for a better service. 1. £2000 to provide a Vaillant Pro 28, condensing pipe to leave house by boiler and run along north elevation of property, flush system. One recommendation. 2. £2225 to provide a...
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