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ok thanks. So it sounds like there's no way of assessing the issue without further testing. Thanks

http://www.screwfix.com/p/ced-plug-in-socket-tester/76975#product_additional_details_container as requested

Hi, I have a ring main at the top of my house which appears to be showing with a dim earth light for all 3 double sockets (for a standard PAT socket tester). Originally I thought there was no light at all but on closer inspection it's dimly lit. All other ring mains in the house are showing...

Anyone out there with some knowledge/experience?

Morning, having recently undertaken a contract with a tradesman to carry out some window work, I have now lost faith in them and wish to cancel the contract. I signed the contract on Sunday (Nov 25th). Am I right in saying that legally I have the right to cancel up to 7 days after this...

Great stuff, thanks Pearl1. To be specific, the actual cost is £4.5k for 9 new double glazed wooden sashes. We're keeping the existing box frames so it's only sash replacements. The sashes will be white cedar which seems to be a good choice (so a few people in the know have told me)...

Thanks for the reply pearl1. I shall find out about FENSA registration. Interestingly I received correspondence from them today saying that they understand our concerns about an upfront deposit and have thought of an alternative proposal. They suggest that if we prefer, they will produce a...

No takers? I should clarify that by 'dubious past' what I really mean is that they are in dispute with a client and from my perspective it's impossible to know who's in the wrong. So I'm trying not to pre-judge at this stage.

Hi, I'm currently pursuing some window work on my house with tradesman (Construction Industry Scheme - Subcontractor Registration - Sole Trader). The cost looks to be around £8-9k. The gentleman in question has a slightly dubious business past and so I am treading carefully. I realise that...

Mea culpa, DG units it is. Thanks for all the advice J&K, it's appreciated. Will follow up with the council.

Hi. thanks for the reply JobAndKnock, much appreciated. The deeper one digs, the more confusion there is! You state: "...Big plus of going to ultra thins is that they allow the use of conventional glazing bars..." Not sure I understand why using larger 18mm or 20mm panes would...

Any thoughts from anyone re my previous post? Cheers

Good advice, thanks. The guy invited me round to his house as he and his wife are in the middle of doing it up. He showed me the windows they'd had fitted which look good, so I'm already feeling more confident. He was also saying that he preferred to use beading to putty on the external...

Also to say that as a result of needing some new sashes they require a deposit up front. They're happy not to take anything up front for the draughtproofing and overhauling.

Thanks. It's not just draughtproofing but overhauling as well as several replacement double glazed sashes. Looking at between £5k and £8k's work I'd guess. Is it still not worth it?

Great thanks

No-one else out there who can give a steer at all?

Really, no-one?!

No web presence it seems. They're a family business that have been in operation since the 70s apparently. Not seeing a great deal of proof to be honest.

Oh and they use white cedar for their sashes. Is this a decent wood for the job?