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no problem. enjoy the rest of your weekend

many, many thanks for all your help. i had a look, and the mixer had a secret compartment on the bottom, which was difficult to see as it's got a chrome plug consealing it. 8) after further investigation and tinkering, i managed to take it off, reverse it all, and stick it back on...

would something along the lines of this suffice? http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=92168&id=14767

thanks for the speedy reply kev. so what do you reckon is the easiest way to sort the problem. can it be done by just connecting 2 lengths of flexyhose (e.g. like you get at the taps), or will it need to be done more professionally. reason is, i'm gonna only have a small space in which...

does it matter which way the hot and cold supply is? there were no instructions with the mixer tap to suggest this. currently the cold is on the left and the hot on the right, as you look at the shower. i wouldn't be able to get at the pipes without ruining my mosaic tiling. i'd have to...

Hi Guys I have a new shower, but it only runs extremely warm or extremely cold. Background: - We have a Vaillant VCW 242E combi boiler - The shower is completely new, it's an exposed thermostatic mixer with a large pan head. - The shower has not worked properly since it was first...

thanks for all your replies and help. it's sunday night and i now have 5 fully functioning low voltage lights dangling from my ceiling (and i didn't even electrocute myself once!) :D i didn't manage to get the plasterboard put up yet, but all the wooden struts are there so i should...

so do transformers fail quite often then?

so what happens with the earth connection on 1mm t & e? is it just there to future proof in case i change light fittings in future? how accessible does the trannie need to be? the roof is solid concrete for upstairs flat, so i can't get at it from above. my house is a ground floor maisonette...

thanks for the replies fellas. being a forum newbie, i didn't see the sticky reference section at the top of the page, so i'll make sure i have a good read of that before i come back with more questions. dunno why, but i've always found electrics confusing. probably something to do with...

Hi guys. Just found this forum and it looks really helpful, so i thought i'd join up to seek assistance. This weekend i'm installing a new false ceiling and am changing to lv halogen downlights. I want to make sure that i'm fully prepared and know what i'm doing before i get started, cos it's...